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209 January 22~ 1974 Motion of Mr. unanimous vote. Respond to derogatory remarks directed bM Councilman Holley to this Petitioner concerning his objections to the proposed changes to civil service sections of the City Charter, said remarks having been made during the 8 January, 1974 meeting after the Petitioner had left the pokium, Council was back in session, and the abovenoted gag rules having prevented such rightful public response.' Walker spoke. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, to be received, was adopted by 74-35 - The following petition received from home-owners and taxpayers of the 300 Block of Taft Drive, was read: "We, the undersigned home-owners and taxpayers of the 300 block of Taft to object to the building of a house so close to that of a gas plant that is this community. This house would be a hazard to the community because seven enough distance from the gas plant. Drive, wish located in feet is not We also feel that this house would bring down the value of our property since it so close to the gas plant. In addition, the house~would be in a dangerous position so near the gas plant." Signed Alexander Walke, 303 Taft Drive and others. Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the City Manager received a report from Building Inspector related to what our present laws say about moving of houses in area without any regards to its present standards that those communities enjoy, and the City Attorney look into amending code regarding side lot line and lesser quality houses being permitted to be moved into an area of high quality residences, was adopted by unanimous vote. 74-36 - Moti3n of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the Council meet in an executive session prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, for the purpose oi (1) Discussing appointments to Boards and Commissions. (2) Discussing the disposition of City property. (3) Consultation with Counsel pertaining to legal matters. was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Early, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes Nays: Holley 74-37 The following letter received from Joseph Parker, Chairman, Mount Hermon Project Area Committee, was read by Councilman Smith: "We, the Mount Hermon Project Area Committee and the Mount Hermon Community League, wish to go on record expressing our feelings in relationship to our City Manager, Mr. A. P. Johnson, Jr. This may come as a shock to you, but we feel th&t the resignation of Mr. Johnson from office should be reconsidered. For the past six years it has been our good pleasure to have established a working relationship with him. Not only has he related to us as a people, we feel and consider him as a friend who understands the needs of our community, largely because he was able to relate to us even from an authoritative standpoint. We have a great deal of respect and admiration for Mr. Johnson and feel the City will be losing one who is quali£ied to lead. Again, we urge you to reevaluate his posit~on and take a closer look at accepting his resignation.' Motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the letter be made a part of the record, was adopted by unanimous vote. 74-38 Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Early~, that this Council give a standing recognition of honor to the retirement of the City Manager, A. P. Johnaon, Jr., as history will record his great accomplishments and the best we can do is to give our regrets and sorrow of one of the outstanding ~a~agers in the State in the past decade and a half; I so move this be recorded in the minutes of this meeting, was adopted by unanimom vote by all Councilmen standing and applauding. Motion of Mr. APPROVED - r King and seconded by Mr. Holley, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. City Clerk