Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-04-01 Regular Meeting CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL l, 1975, AT 7: 30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET iI. CALL TO ORDER I j II. INVOCATION to be given by Councilman Dalton. ( � � III. PUBLIC HEARING: I i A. City Council to hold a hearing to consider an appeal made ; by Mr. Roy Wimmer, owner of the "Wreck Center" . Mr. Wimmer has made the appeal pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 11, Section 8 of the City Code Book. i ,I IV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS f i ( A. � � V. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (March 25) � VI. OLD BUSINESS: I A. City Council to consider zoning application Z-75-4, D. W. Hutchinson requesting a zoning change on a tract of land described as : being a tract of land out of the H. Suggs Survey, Abstract No. 1415, in Tarrant County, Grapevine, Texas, as recorded in Volume 2046, page 596 of Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas. The zoning change request is from R-1 to "SP" Specific Use Permit for the retail sale � and storage of alcoholic beverages for off-premise consump- tion only; and the retail uses permitted in "C-2" Community � Business District, or in the alternatives "C-2" Community Business District, or in the alternative a more restricted ' use. The property is generally described as being 2707 i Anderson Gibson Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission ' has recommended disapproval of the application. B. City Council to consider a contract with J. E. Foust for ambulance service to be provided through September 1975. C. City Council to consider Ordinance No. 75-12 adopting the 1975 National Electric Code. D. VII. NEW BUSINESS: A. City Council to consider Resolution No. 75-10 authorizing the City of Euless to purchase technical equipment in behalf of the City of Grapevine. � B. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDE D BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 28th DAY OF MARCH, 1975, AT 9:30 A.M. �. TY SECRETARY � € CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � i � � EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM i REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING � TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1975, AT 7: 30 P.M. � � ITEM #1: ( � ; City Council to consider an ordinance amending Section 3 � ti of Ordinance No. 74-45 pertaining to Lone Star Gas rates. � I � � THIS EMERGENCY ITEM IS OF PUBLIC NECESSITY BECAUSE THE � l � IPRESENT ORDINANCE IS INADEQUATE TO INSURE THE SAFETY, MORALS, I� AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF GRAPEVINE. i ITEM #2: � City Council to receive the resignation of Dr. Carlton D. � Pittard, Councilman Place 3. � � � THIS EMERGENCY ITEM IS OF PUBLIC NECESSITY TO INSURE THE SAFETY, MORALS, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS. � � THIS EMERGENCY AGENDA WAS POSTED THIS THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1975, AT 4: 55 P.M. I IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V,A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, � I� 1969, THE EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL ITEM WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1975, AT 4: 55 P.M. CI Y SECRETARY �.. ��, , �,c. �;��)CSTATE OF TEXAS X REEL #3 COUNTY OF TARRANT X SIDE A CITY OF GRAPEVINE X 000 - The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, convened in regular meeting at 7:40 P.M. , on this the lst day of April, 1975, with the following members present, to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Thelma Conine Councilwoman Doil Dalton Councilman Millard Dilg Councilman , Tommy Eidson Councilman C. D. Pittard Councilman Bob Murphy Councilman constituting a quorum, with Floy Ezell City Manager Jim Hancock Asst. City Manager Ken Pritt City Secretary John Boyle City Attorney Mayor Tate called the m�eting to order. The Invocation was given by Councilman Dalton. Mayor Tate then stated the procedure that would be followed during the hearing for an appeal made by Mr. Roy Wimmer, owner of the "Wreck Center" . Mr. Wimmer had made an application to renew his license for operating a billiard hall. The Chief of Police had denied the applica- tion and Mr. Wimmer �t�aS given notification of this action. Mr. Wimmer then complied with the ordinance by filing for an appeal within ten days of that notification. The following is a summary of wha� tran- - �' �scribed at that hearing. The hearing in its entirity is recorded on I'ape #3, Side A, 000 to 230 : Mayor Tate called Mr. James Lilly, Grapevine Chief of Police, to come forward and give his testimony. Chief Lilly came forward and stated his reasons for denying the application for renewal of the license. Chief Lilly incited several reasons as a basis of his decision, among these were: there was proof of narcotic traffic passing through the establish- ment, Mr. Wimmer had been issued a citation for having alcoholic beverages (beer) on premise, there was indication of gambling and prostitution taking place at the establishment, several of Mr. Wimmer' s assistants had been in trouble with the police as well as several regular customers, another similar establishment owned by AZr. Wimmer in Hillsboro was alledged by Hillsboro police as being nothing but trouble and suspected of encouraging prostitution, Chief Lilly then stated that he was only summarizing the documents he had prepared and that the file was to be made part of the record. Questions were now in order for Chief Lilly. Councilman Eidson stated that he would like to hear the testimony of Mr. Wimmer and then recall Chief Lilly for questioning. Chief Lilly stated that he believed in recreation centers but that he felt they should be under strict management. Mayor Tate inquired about the charges that had ,,�een filed. Chief Lilly stated that there was an outstanding warrant on ' Mr. Wimmer for a citation ior having beer on premise. He then stated that r. Wimmer had been given a warning for being open after hours. Mayor Tate then inquired if there had been any follow-up on the drugs. Chief Lilly replied affirmatively and stated that the follow-up had been to no avail. Mayor Tate then inquired if charges had been filed on a complaint registered by Ann Carlson that she saw persons leave the billiard hall and attempt to break into her car. Police Detective Thomas Hulsey stated that the persons had not been identified. Chief Lilly stated that charges had been filed on a Mr. Baker for assault. Mr. Baker had alledgedly choked another male while Mr. Baker was acting as manager. Councilman Dilg inquired if most of the customers were local or from out of town. Chief Lilly replied that most of these persons were local. Mr. Wimmer stated � � { •�� � � fi' that he had no questions for Chief Lilly at this time. Mayor Tate E then stated that several members of the Council had requested to reserve � the right to recall Chief Lilly. The City Secretary then swore in Chief Lilly; Mr. Lilly swore that his testimony was the truth. The City Secretary then swore in Mr. Wimmer, who stated that his statement � of testimony would be the truth. Mr. Wimmer then gave his testimony; � the following being a summary of same: Mr. Wimmer stated that he had � gotten into this business through the help of the Mayor of Hillsboro, ' who had helped him loc ate in that city. He then stated that he �' comtemplated moving into Grapevine and that he had checked with the � Police Department. He stated that everyone was in agreement as long ; as it was run properly. He said that he then proceded to buy the � building and invest some $40, 000.00 and that he was not going to let � a few k?3s ruin that investment. He then stated that he had been at F the business everyday for the past fifteen months with the exception of ; five or six days; and that when he was there no fights took place and �; no one was allowed to loaf. He stated that his intentions were to � create an atmosphere where guys could come and bring their dates. � He stated that women bring their children there and that he operated � a clean establishment. He then stated that he seldom had any beer on premise and that he had just purchased the beer to take home and €: had momentarily placed the beer in the refr-�gerator located in his �: office. He then stated that he had been told that the charges on � him had been dropped. He then invited the officers and Council �. members to visit his establishment at any time beacuse he had nothing � to hide. He further stated that he was open for ideas and any � suggestions that anyone might have. �: Questions were now in order from the Council. Councilman Eidson � inquired if Mr. Wimmer had drank any beer prior to receiving the � citation for having beer on premise. Mr. Wimmer replied that he had �' drank :a few beers at the Catfist Hut a little earlier. Councilman �' �: Eidson stated that he had received some complaints from some citizens; � and also inquired what Mr. Wimmer �hought of the statemen�� by .Chief � Lilly concerning the presence of dope at his establishment. Mr. �' Wimmer stated that there had never been any drugs on the inside of � the "Wreck Center" . Councilman Eidson then inquired about Mr. s Wimmer' s failure to appear as answer to the warrant. Mr. Wimmer stated .that the City Secretary had given him oral notification that all charges had been dropped. Councilman Eidson then questioned the City Secretary concerning this item. The City Secretary stated that � he did not notify Mr. Wimmer that .any charges had been dropped con- cerning any citations but that he did inform Mr. Wimmer that he � had been dropped from a published agenda. (Mr. Wimmer was to appear � before the Council on an earlier date but the item was dropped from � the agenda) The Mayor then inquired if Mr. Wimmer practiced any � screening of his customers. Mr. Wimmer stated that he did not let � persons sit around or loiter. The Mayor then inquired about any �' � dress restrictions. Mr. Wimmer stated that persons must have shirts � on but that shoes were not required and that signs were placed on � both the front and rear exists. The Mayor th.en inquired if Mr. � wimmer felt this type of business automatically attracted undesirable � persons; and how did he discipline these persons. Mr. Wimrner stated k that he did not feel that these individuals were automatically � attracted to his business because he ran it in such a manner as to � discourage them; he also said that if discipline was needed he �' � showed the individuals to the door. Mayor Tate then inquired what � he did to counter drug traffic. Mr. Wimmer stated that he had never � been faced with the problem. The City Attorney inquired about the � period of time that Mr. Baker was the assistant Manager. Mr. Wimmer = stated that Mr. Baker was never his assistant manager but that he � had worked for him on only two occassions and that he wasn' t allowed � back in there again. The City Attorney then inquired about Mr. Ken � Dawson. Mr. Wimmer stated that he had been working for him steady � � � � � � � �: �, � i i �..,z� � .:��. � i for about eight months. Mr. Wimmer stated that he had terminated Mr. jDawson after he discovered that he had run into some trouble with the � ; Police, but that he rehired him later and gave him a second chance. � � Conncilman Dalton then inquired if Mr. Wimmer had ever called for � assistance from the Police. Mr. Wimmer stated that Mr. Dawson had � i called once. Councilman Murphy stated that thie type of establishment � was a natural environment for youth. He then stated that he felt that � Mr. Wimmer' s responsibility was double and that he had been to lax in � running his establishment. Councilman Pittard stated that he got two � different pictures listening to the two testimonies. He then stated i that there was documented evidence to show that there were certain � i problem areas with the "Wreck Center" . Councilman Pittard then stated � that he understood that Mr. wimmer wanted to keep the "Wreck Center° ` � open; but that it appears if a genuine interest was there, some changes ; would have been made before now. Mr. Wimmer replied that he was only i aware of two of the many charges that the Chief had made in his testi- i mony. He then stated that he was unaware of these problems. Councilman � Pittard then referred to an incident where a girl was making disturbances I on Main Street, apparently she was on drugs, and when questioned b�y the � Police, she admitted that someone had given her the drugs inside the � "Wreck Center" . Mr. Wimmer replied that the girl was never in the pool � hall. Councilman Pittard then stated that Mr. Wimmer' s establ.i:shment did have a reputation as a place to receive drugs. He stated that several i kids had volunteered this information to him. Mr. Wimmer then stated that 97% of the people that come to the "Wreck Center" are between the ages of 17 and 45 and that very few school children enter the building. He then stated that he would much rather enforce rules than lose his ! business. Councilman Murphy then referred to an incident that reportedly ' took place on the evening of October 5, 1974, where a Mr. Ronald Baker ` was questioned by Police for having whiskey at the pool hall. Mr. Wimmer � � stated that Mr. Baker had operated the business on that evening, but that � ( he never provided Mr. Baker with whiskey and that Mr. Baker did not lock � ; the front door which resulted in the "Wreck Center" being burglarized. � � He then stated that he would not give Mr. Baker another chance and that he didn' t want him in the establishment again. � � At this time, there were no further questions of Mr. Wimmer and Police Chief, James Lilly, was recalled for questioning. Councilman Eidson � asked Chief Lilly if he or any of his patrolmen had observed Mr. Baker � in the billiard hall since October 5, 1974. Police Detective Tom Hulsey ; stated that Mr. Baker was observed in the "Wreck Center" many times since ' that date. Councilman Dilg inquired as to the procedure taken for filing a complaint. Chief Lilly explained the procedure and pointed out an example when a Mr. Eugene Dawson was filed on for bulglary of the high school. The City Attorney inquired if ths case was actually filed. Police Detective Tom Hulsey stated that Mr. Dawson had been indicted by the Grand Jury but that the charges had been reduced in exchange for information provided by Mr. Dawson. Councilman Eidson then inquired if any written notice was given Mr. Wimmer about his warrant. Chief Lilly stated that he had checked with Dave Austin, Municipal Court Judge, and had confirmed that t�e warrant was outstanding and legal. Chief Lilly then stated that he had checked with the Corporation Court Clerk who confirmed that a letter was sent to Mr. Wimmer approximately three weeks ago informing him of his failure to appear and the warrant. Councilman Eidson then stated that he felt the City Secretary should be sworn in � and his statement re-entered for the record. Mayor Tate swore in the City Secretary and Councilman Eidson asked the City Secretary if he had notified �'�Ir. Wi.mmer that charges against him had been dropped. The City Secretary stated that he had orally notified Mr. Wimmer that he had been dropped from an earlier published agenda and that the subject of a citation or warrant was never discussed. Mayor Tate then directed a statement to Mr. Wimmer instructi_rig him to take care of the warrant within twenty-four hours. Mr. Wimmer was then given the opportunity for any closing statements. Mr. Wimmer stated that he couldn' t understand � � 27� # � how the Police Department could determine who was in the Billiard fi Hall especially since no patrolmen ever visited the establishment. Mayor Tate explained that the establishment could easily be under r � surveillance and patrolmen :could easily establish who frequented the ; "Wreck Center" without ever entering the building. Councilman Dalton � then inquired if Mr. Wimmer was aware of the fact that Mr. Dawson ; � was a member of the ghost rider motorcycle gang. Mr. Wimmer replied ; that he was not. Mayor Tate then asked if there was any persons � present that wished to speak concerning the hearing. The following � � person was recognized: s � Miss Jan Ramsey of Irving stated that she had been at the "Wreck � Center" on several nights and that she had never seen any drugs or � witnessed any disturbances and that she felt Mr. Wimmer was running � a clean establishment. ; � There being no further questions or statements, Councilman Eidson � made a motion to close the hearing. Councilman Dilg seconded the � motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy � Noes: None � Mayor Tate then declared the hearing closed and stated that a ` discussion was in order. Councilman Dilg stated that he felt the City �' needs a recreation center but "that he had heard rumors of the types � of persons that frequent this establishment. He then stated that he � had no answer as to how to maintain law and order and still keep the �; business open. Councilman Eidson then stated that he had knowledge of � three such establishments and that, in his opinion, two were bad and § one was good. He then stated that he could not condone the present � operation of the "Wreck Center" and that he was opposed to continued � operation under the present management. He then stated that these � comments were not personally directed toward Mr . Wimmer, but that �; some action must be taken. Councilman Murphy then stated that there must be some misunderstanding of the ordinance governing billiard halls. He then stated that problems exist with any billiard hall and � that he would lean toward renewing the application wit� an emphasis � placed on more enforced management. Mayor Tate then inquired when the € license �ould be revoked. The City Attorney stated that the license 4 could be revoked at any time by the Police Department if any portion � of the ordinance would be vial�ted. Councilwoman Conine stated that �' �, she must go along with the recommendation of the Police Department � because it was their job to uphold law and order. Councilman Dalton � stated that he had mixed emotions about the establi5hment; he felt � it would be hard to brin the business back to normal � g grounds. He then stated that if the license were renewed that he would have no mercy in closing it down if any further or future statements were brought out. Mayor Tate then stated that he also had mixed emotions and that he had always looked at the establishment with a great deal of concern. He then stated that the City needs recreation but that it couldn' t � be in this environment. He felt that Mr. Wimmer had used poor � judgement of selecting the persons that worked for him. He then � stated that he would vote to decline the license renewal. Councilman � Pittard stated that he was very concerned that the statements of � testimony were so conflicting. He then stated that he would concur � and go along with denial to renew the license. Councilman Eidson { � then made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Police Depart- � ment and deny the request for license renewal. Councilman Pittard � seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: k Ayes: Tate, Conine, Da:lg, Dalton, Eidson, Pittard � "��Toes: Murphy G � The application �or license renewal was denied. # � �: Mayor Tate then declared a ten minute recess. � � � x � � ,�. a� �i � � Mayor Tate called the meeting to order again at 9:25 P.M. with all i � members present. The next order af business was to cansider the minutes � of the �arch 25 meeting. Councilma.n Dilg made a mation to waive the reading , of the minutes and approve �he�t as presented. Councilwoman Conin.e secanded the motian ancl the mation prevailed by �he following vote: ' Ayes: Tate, Conine, Daltan, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy � Noes: None f � The next arder o� bu�iness was to consider zoning application Z-7S-4, D. ; W. Hutchinson requesting a zoning change on a tract af land described � as : being a tract of land aut of the H, Suggs Survey, Abs�ract Na. 1415, � in Tarrant County, Grapev�ne, Texas, as recorded in Vol.ume 2046, page 596 af Deed Records af Tarrant Coun�.y, Texa�. The zoning chan.ge� request � is from R-1 ta °SP" Specific Use Permit for the retail sale arid storage � of alcoIzolic beverages for o�f-premise consaamption only; an.d the retail uses permitted in "C-2" Community Business District, or in the alternatives "C-2" Communi�y Business District, ar in the alternative a more restricted y use. The property is gez�erally described as being 270� Anderson-Gibsan ! Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended disapproval of the � application. The Ci�y Secretary gave a brief histary and recapped the � meetin.g of the Planning & Zaning Commission. After a very brief discussion, � Councilman Eidson made a mo�ion to accept the recommendation o� the Planning & Zoning Commission and deny the zoning reques�. Councilman Daltan secanded the motian and the mation prevaiied by the following vo-te: Ayes: Ta�e, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidsan, Pittard, Murphy Noes: None The next order of business was to consider a contract with J. E. Faus� far ; ambulance service to be provided through September 1975. Mayor Tate gave i a brief history and he s�ated that it was �he initial feelings that the � cities would let Foust collect the fees for using the ambulance service i but �hat the City of Calleyville had indica�ed that they wauld like ta i i. make their own collections. With that in mind, the contract would have ; to be rewritten to include �he clau�e praviding for the ci�ies to choose �` i between znaking their own collec�ions or letting Foust make the collection. i There was then a shart discussion of the insurance. Councilman Dalton ' stated that Mr. Fous� had cantacted him and explained �hat he fel� the , insurance called far in the contract was toa high. It was the cancensus '� af the Cauncil that the insurance was fair and should not be lowered. Councilman Eidsan then made a motian ta have the City Attarney to make ' the apprapriate changes in the contract and authorize �he Mayor ta execute �he contract. Councilwoman Canine secanded the motion and the motian prevailed by the following vate: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy ' Noes: . None The next arder of business was to consider Ordinance No. 75-12 adopting the 1975 Natianal Electric Gade. The City Secretary read �he captian of the ardinance. City Building Inspector, Bill Vandeven�er gave a brief history and stated that he recommended that the Code be adapted. The City Manager �hen sta�ed that he concurred with that recommendation. Council- man Dalton then made a rnotion tca pass and approve ardinance No. ?5-12 on an. emergency basis. Councilman Pittard secanded the motion and the mation prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dal�an, Dilg, Eidsan, Pittard, Murphy � Noes: Norie � ORDINANCE NO. 75-12 AN C}RDINANCE APPRdjTING A NEW SECTION UF THE GRAPEVINE CITY CODE CHAPTER 2 ELECTRICAL CODE BY ADDING SEGTION 3-2-8-7 WHICH SECTION APPR4VES THE 19?5 NATIQNAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND PR4VIDES F{aR THE CTTY OF GRAPEVINE ELECTRICAL CODE TO PREVAIL IN THE E�ENT OF A CONFLICT; PRQVII}ING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROjTIDING A PENALTY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. � . n'� � � � � � s � The next order of business was to consider Resolution No. 75-10 authorizing the City of Euless to purchase technical equipment in behalf of the City of Grapevine. The City Manager gave a brief , history and stated that the City would be able to place all of its � records on microfilm. He then stated that after the first year, ; the City would be responsible for buying film and getting it t developed. He further stated that this is a 100% grant program and that the City of Euless would represent eight cities in purchasing this equipment; with each city receiving a scanner to i view the microfilm records. Councilman Pittard then made a motion � to pass and approve Resolution No. 75-10. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy Noes: None � RESOLUTION 75-10 z € } A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EULESS TO PURCHASE TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT IN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE. �' s The next order of business was to consider an ordinance amending � Section 3 of Ordinance No. 74-45 pertaining to the Lone Star Gas ;: franchise. The City Manager gave a brief history explaining that �' � the only change was in the amount of time that Lone Star Gas had � �: to approve the franchise rates; increasing that time from 30 to $ 120 days. There was little discussion, the City Secretary read ; the caption, and Councilman Dalton made a motion to pass and a approve Ordinance No. 75-13 on an emergency basis. Councilman ` Dilg seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following � vote: � ¢ Ayes : Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Pittard, Murphy � Noes: None � � � � ORDINANCE NO. 75-13 �,' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 74-45 FINALLY � PASSED ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1975 AS AN AMENDMENT � TO THE_LONE"`�T14R GAS FRANCHISE BY AMENDING SECTION � 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE � BY LONE STAR GAS COMPANY OF THE AMENDMENT TO FRANCHISE �; WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAYS OF PASSAGE OF SAME �?? AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, i � The next order of business was for the Council to receive the �: resignation of Dr. Carlton D. Pittard, Councilman Place 3. Mayor � Tate read the following letter to the Council: � � � � April l, 1975 � . � Mayor William D. Tate � ; City Hall �: � 413 Main Street � Grapevine, Texas 76051 �. � �; Re: Resignation from City Council, Place 3 - � Effective April 2, 1975 � � Dear Mayor Tate: � � � � � Due to the change of my residence from Grapevine to � Colleyville, I regret to inform you that I must resign � �' from the City Council of Grapevine, effective April 2, � 1975. � i � � l � � � � ��1� I have appreciated the opportunity these past three years o� working with you and members of the Council. Many godd things have been accomplished by this council during my tenure of office. I have had a wonderfully enlightening experience being personally involved with a "great little city" . It has given me the opportunity to better educate myself in city government and I believe this experience has made a better citizen of ine. I would like to thank the people of Gra�evine for giving me this pooprtunity by electing me to this office. Sincerely, �: � /s/ Carlton D. Pittard, M.D. � � Carlton D. Pittard, M.D. CDP/wt The Mayor then inquired about the procedures to be taken concerning the resignation. 'I�he City Attorney explained that the City Council could accept the resignation and according to the charter have thirty days in which to appoint someone to serve the remainder of his term (April 1976) .Councilman Eidson then stated that he felt Councilman Pittard had done a very diligent job while on the Council, especially ( in the areas concerning the telephone company; and that with muc� i regret he made the motion to accept the recommendation of Councilman Pittard. Councilman Murphy seconded the motion and the motion �revailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Dilg, Eidson, Murphy Noes: None , Abstain: Pittard ' Councilman Murphy stated that it had been a pleasure to serve with Councilman Pittard. Councilman Dalton stated that he and the Council would miss Councilman Pittard. Councilman Dilg stated that the City�indebted to Councilman Pittard and F that his expertise in several ar�as, especially the medical field will be missed. Councilwoman Conine stated that we would all miss him. Mayor Tate stated that he accepted the resignation with deep regrets. He then stated that it had been a personal priviledge to work with Councilman Pittard and that the citizens appreciated him. He wished Councilman Pittard the best of luck. The City Manager then stated that he was speaking for all the employees i when he said that Councilman Pittard would be missed. Councilman Pittard then stated that it was with great reluctance that he was resigning; and that he would miss everyone. There being no further business, Councilman Dalton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dilg, and all present voted aye. The meeting �,��u5 adjo ned at• 1 n �n�ryp, M. ' �asse�i and GPP�ucd ,th is t�ne da e� Iq� 5, i - y � , MAYOR ATTEST : � � CITY S CRETARY