New Austin Judges and Key Board Members Appointed
New Judicial Appointments:
Roy Y. Martin was named Presiding Judge of the Corporation Court with a $14,000 annual salary, and Dale O. Johnson was appointed Associate Judge at $12,500 annually.Bar Association Thanked:
The city formally recognized and thanked the Travis County Bar Association for their assistance in providing candidates for the judicial selections.Library Board Appointment:
Mrs. T. J. Hemphill was appointed to serve on the Library Board.Model City Program Involvement:
Walter McBride was appointed to the Physical Facilities Environment Committee, a task force within the Model City Program, indicating early efforts in urban planning and development.
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=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Special Meeting February 23, 1968 3:30 Ρ.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll call: Present: Absent: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None MAYOR AKIN announced this Special Meeting of the Austin City Council was called for the purpose of appointing the Corporation Court Judges, and for making other appointments. Councilman Janes moved the Council appoint MR. ROY Y. MARTIN, Presiding Judge, Corporation Court, at an annual salary of $14,000; and MR. DALE O. JOHNSON, Associate Judge of the Corporation Court, at an annual salary of $12,500. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols Noes: None Councilman Nichols moved the Council extend to the Bar Association its thanks and its heart-felt appreciation in their efforts in helping the Council by providing names from which the Council selected the City Judges, and that a letter of appreciation be written to them. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols Noes: None The Committee from the Travis County Bar Association consisted of the following: MR. DON L. BAKER, Chairman MR. CHARLES R. BURTON MR. E. RICHARD CRISS, JR. MR. ROBERT D. JONES MR. ROBERT C. McCREARY CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS _ February 23, 1968 Councilman Janes moved MRS. T. J. HEMPHILL be appointed to the Library Board. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Janes, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Long moved MR. WALTER MCBRIDE be appointed to the Physical Facilities Environment Committee, Task Force, Model City Program. seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The motion, Councilman Nichols moved the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue Noes: None The Council adjourned at 3:50 P.Μ. ATTEST: 3 し City Clerk Harry kin APPROVED Mayo