HomeMy WebLinkAbout74 0226 minMINUTES CITY COUNCIL EMERGENCY MEETING
February 26, 1974
The City Council of the City of Plainview met in special emergency meeting
at 5:25 p.m. to discuss the immediate resignation of Municipal Court Judge, Roger
McMurry, as submitted on the 26th day of February~ 1974, at 5:05 p.m. Mayor
John D. Stoneham presided and the following Aldermen were present: Keltz Garrison,
Medlin Carpenter, Neal Williams, Richard Cross, and Jack Oswald.
Also present were Marshall Pharr-City Manager, Johnnie Ballew~Director-of
Public Safety, and Lt. Tom St~phens-Plainview Police Department.
Mayor Stoneham read the letter of resignation from Mr. McMurry. It was
moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Garrison, to accepttthe
immediate resignation of Roger McMurry as Municipal Court Judge. Motion carried
~nanimously.
The Mayor requested that the Council go into executive session to discuss
personnel matters at 5:36.p.m. The Council came out of executivessession at
6:02 p.m. and reconvened the emergency meeting.
The following action was made concerning Mr. McMurry: "The City Council
recommends that the Hale County Sheriff's Department continue with investigation
and take any action appropriate". It was moved by Alderman Garrison, seconded
by Alderman Carpenter, to adopt the precedi~g~ statement. Motion carried
unanimously.
Discussion was held with Lt. Tom Stephens to see if he would accept the
position of Acting Municipal Judge. It was moved by Alderman Williams, seconded
by Alderman Oswald, to appoint Lt. Tom Stephens as Acting Municipal Court Judge
for the City of Plainview.
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February 26, 1974
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It was moved by Alderman Carpenter, seconded by Alderman Garrison~ to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
M. L. REA, City Clerk
Meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.