07.12.1971 CC Minutes527
SPECIAL CALL MEETING OF THE KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
JULY 12, 1971
Mayor Pro-Tem Martin assembled the meeting at 8s00 P. M. Council members present were
Mrs. Inez Keithley, John J. Biondi Jr, Bi11.Bishop and B. J. Watson.
The meeting gas opened with a prayer by Mr. Watson.
Norwood Hiett was present with a group of the Citiznes Alliance, he informed the Council
they were here just to give moral support.
Mayor Pro-Tem Martin said this meeting was called to discuss the taxes. Mr. Agnes Williams
the bookeeper , Mr. McMahan of Dallas and Mr. Auerbach was present, after a discussion
on how much was needed to operate the City and pay bonds for this year. Mrs. WILLIAMS SAID SHE WA;,
of the opinion if the tax rate xas increased to L.35 per hundred on the same valuation of
1970 roll, would be sufficent that would give the General Operating fund 50 cents ~4x~Se
siziand the General Obligation 85 cents. Mr. Watson made motion to raise the tax rate to
$1.35 per hundred on same bases the 170 taxes, Mr. Bishop 2nd motion, motion carried
unaniously.
Mayor Protem Martin read resigination of Bob Platt as Mayor, Mr. Watson made motion to
accept his resigination 2nd by Mr. Biondi, motion carried unaniously. Mr. Martin then
stated he would automatically become the Mayor. The City Secretary then swore Mr. Martin in as
Mayor. Mr. Martin then resigned as Councilman, Mr. Watson made motion to accept this
resigination, 2nd by Mr. Bishop, motion carried unaanimously. Mr.s Keithls~y made motion to
appoint John J. Biondi Mayor Or-Tem 2nd by Mr. Bishop, motion carried unanimously.
The Council xeviewed the application of Mr. Burris as Water Superintendent, Mr. Watson
suggested to check the reference before making a decision. Steve Radakovich was present
saying he just wanted to commend the Council on action they had taken on the tax rate.
Mr. Biondi made motion to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. Keithley, meeting adjourned at 8s40 P. M."
ATTEST:
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Je~rel D. Boyd, City Secr~tary.
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APPROVED:
. H. Martin, Mayor.