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At the close of the meeting, Mayor Roy Skelton verbally tendered his
resignation as Mayor due to personal health problems.
The motion to accept the resignation was made by Grady Smothermon and
seconded by Vera Clary with regrets. Motion carried by a vote of 4 to 1.
Morris Jackson, Mayor Pro-Tem took charge of the meeting to'discuss the
appointment of a person to fill the unexpired term of mayor. It was agreed
that he, Morris Jackson should contact Ralph Boyer and ask if he would accept
this responsibility.
There being no further business, Motion to adjourn was made by R. L. Dalton Sr.,
seconded by Dail Christie and carried by unanimous vote with all members present.
The meeting adjourned.
Mattis P. Bridges .Y.
Secretary
April 17, 1978
The Prosper City Council met in a special session April 17, 1978 at 8:00 pm
in the city office for the purpose of appointing a -mayor to fill the unexpired
t$em of Roy Skelton.
The following were present: Councilmen Morris Jackson,Vera Clary, Dan Christie'
R. L. Dalton Sr. and Grady Smothermon. Others present were the city secretary,
M. P. Bridges, Jaunice Stanton, Reporter -and Mr. Richie, reporter from the Celina,
Record,
The Meeting was opened by Morris Jackson, Mayor Pro tem who stated the purpose
for which the meeting was called and that it had been unanimously voted at the previous
meeting to &sk Ralph Boyer if he -would accept the position of mayor - Mr. Boyer having
consented to accept the position, Mr. Jackson called for a motion to appoint him
Mayor.
The motion was made by Vera Clary, seconded by Dan Christie and carried by
unanimous vote with all members present.
The oth of office was administered by the city -secretary after which Mr. Boyer
made la few remarks which related to the completion of the sewer plant, the
importance of an adequate *ter supply in the future years, and maintenance and
repairs of the city streets.
The meeting adjourned.
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Hattie P. Bridget/
City Secretary