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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 10/28/1931October 28, 1931. Mr. J.O. Jones, Chairman, Lubbock Loyalty Council, Lubbock, 'Texas. Dear Mr. Jones: At its last meeting, the City Commission considered the work and activities of the Lubbock Loyalty council and, after thorough discussion, voted unanimously to commend and com- pliment the organization on the principles adopted and the policies being developed. The G ommission instructed me, as pity Manager, to advise you as chairman, of this fact and to say to you further that it wo-.:ld be very glad to have any suggestions from your organization as to ways and means in which it could assist in carrying out the purposes of your organization. -ihe commission, also recognizing that the membership of the Council comprises a large number of representative citizens and taxpayers who are a cross section of the entire citizenship, would be glad to have any suggestions the organization cares to offer as to ways and means that any or all of the departments of the City could better serve the public and improve the efficiency of the administration. hgain assuring you of the desire of the Commission, as well as myself personally, to cooperate with you in all ways for the best interests of iubbock and Lubbock citizens, I am HR:w oincerely yours, VI. H. Rodgers Acting city 11j1,,:nager. Motion by Mr. Leaverton, seconded by 1vlr. Benson, carried unani- mously, vv.11. ttodgers was appointed City Manager at the salary of $350.00 per month, J.L. Holt was appointed City Secretary at a salary of $200.00 per month, to become- effective November 1, 1931. OATH OF OFFICE. I, W.H. Rodgers, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as City Manager according to the best of my skill and ability; agreeably to the constitution and laws of the United :Mates and of this otate; and I do further solemnly swear (or affirm) that since the adoption of the constitution of this state, I being a citizen of this State, have not fought a duel with deadly weapons within this state, nor out of it, nor have I sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challenge or aided, advised or assisted any person thus offending; and I furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not, directly or indirectly, paid, offered or promised to pay, contributed or promised to contribute, any money or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward to secure my appointment, so help me cod. W. N. RODGERS Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 1st day of November, 1931. R.A. Holland (SEAL) Notary Public, Lubbock County, Texas. OATH OF OFFICE. I, J.L. Holt, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as City Secretary and Treasurer according to the best of my skill and ability; agreeably to the constitution and laws of the United States and of this Mate; and I do further solemnly swear (or affirm) that since the adoption of the constitution of this state, I being a citizen of this State, have not fought a duel with deadly weapons within this State, nor out of it, nor have J sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challenge or aided, advised or assisted any person thus offending; and I furtherrore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not, directly or indirectly, paid, offered or promised to pay, contributed or promised to contribute, any money or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward to secure my appointment, so help me (xod. J .L. Holt Subscribed and sworn to before;me, this lst day of November, 1931. R .A. Holland Notary Public, Lubbock County, Texas (SEAL) No further business coming up for consideration, upon motion by Mr. Leaverton, seconded by Mr. Bacon, carried unanimously, the City Commission recessed to meet October 29, 1931, at 1:30 P.M. Head and approved t'_-_is _ t _ day of J�k/ W j , 1931. 0529 P. � iv M.-" - - - mm ATT { ST Cit Secretary.