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I ~ ~ • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council August 1, 1984, Page 8 Ayes: Councilpersons Westergren, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Skelton and Mayor Pro Tem Gay Nays: None 14. Item 14 was addressed at this time. Before the ordinance was read, Mayor Pro Tem Gay read a letter of resignation from Councilperson Kevin Graves. Mr. Graves resigned because he is moving from the city. Mayor Pro Tem Gay expressed his appreciation for Mr. Graves' service to the City and his expertise on Council, and his pleasure at having worked with him on City Council. City Attorney Askins read: ORDINANCE 1411 - AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTI#'~N TO GILL A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILPERSON, DISTRICT 2; CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY TN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILPERSON-AT-LARGE, POSITION A; CALLING A RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; DESIG- NATING ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; • PROVIDING FOR METHOD AND DATES OF ABSENTEE VOTING; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR FILING DEADLINE AND FILING FEES FOR CANDIDATES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF . Motion was made by Council erson Matuszak to adopt Ordinance 1411 as read by the Cit Attorney. Second by Councilperson Skelton. Before the vote, Councilperson Matuszak asked for discussion. Matuszak: I must say it was a shock to me when I walked in tonight to hear that Kevin was resigning. I'm getting kind of a complex here - on either side of me - maybe a change of deodorant will help prevent this in the future. I'm getting paranoid - if they ever say, "Shoot the guy with the moustache", I'm gonna be in big trouble. Except for Deotis, and I think they can tell us apart. But seriously, I certainly will miss Kevin, and I know whenever I needed support, Kevin was always there. It's a great loss to the City and to this Council. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you the best of luck, Kevin. Westergren: Kevin, I, too, am very surprised. I realize that • things change in people's lives, but I think it's unfortunate. And I, along with Ed, reiterate all those things in wishing you success in whatever you attempt in the~future.~ Thank you for taking your time and giving it to us and the City. J