1975-12-15 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Session 1120, Minutes Page 2 December 15, 1975 Mayor Kaufman stated that with the resignation of Charles T. Henry last I -lay, the Council began an intensive search shortly thereafter for a new City 11anager. It advertised in the appropriate journal and within a short period of time no fewer than 30 applications were received; the Council, instead of employing an agency,as is done by many groups, to screen those applications, undertook the screening process itself. He said that after careful evalua- tion of the candidates - most of whom were unusually well qualified - it was the conclusion of the members of the Council that the City had someone on the scene - that 11r. Ellman has that sensitivity to deal with the problems facing this community - that he is a student of government - and his thoughts on governmental problems do not stop at the City's boundary line. The Mayor said that as a result, he has invited a number of citizens, many of whom are close friends of Mr. Ellman's, but before calling on them, he would like a member of the Council to place in nomination for University City's next City Manager, I1r. Victor A. Ellman. Councilman Werner moved that Mr. Victor A. Ellman be appointed the City lianager of University City by the City Council of University City, effective July 1, 1975, at a salary of $28,000 per year. Hotion was seconded by Coun- cilman Glickert. Upon poll of the Council, the following vote was recorded: AYES: Councilmen Lieberman, Adams, Grimm, Werner, Weissenburger, Glickert and Ha.yor Kaufman. NAYS: Bone. ABSENT: None. The motion carried unanimously. The following speakers congratulated the Council on its selection and paid tribute to 11r. Ellman. They extolled his capabilities, qualifications, in- tegrity and fine personal character, and expressed the view that under his leadership and guidance the City of University City will continue to move forward successfully. Mayor John Poelker 11rs. Harriett Woods 11r. John Gianoulakis Dr. James Hopson Mr. Robert Atchison Dean Ross Trump I1r. Leo Cremins 11r. Sam Austin Mr. Victor Brannon Ilayor Kaufman introduced members of 11r. Ellman's family who were present: his wife, Bess; his mother, firs. 11. A. Ellman; 1Ir. and 11rs. Al Ellman (1•Ir. Ellman's brother and sister-in-law). Coincidentally, today marked the 83rd birthday of 11rs. 1I. A. Ellman, and on behalf of the Council and all citizens of University City, ilayor Kaufman congratulated firs. Ellman and ex- tended best wishes for her good health and happiness. The Ilayor administered the oath of office, as prescribed in the City Charter, and Victor A. Ellman was duly sworn in and installed as City Manager. The new City Manager expressed appreciation and pledged himself to provide the leadership necessary to serve the best interests of all citizens of this community. RECESS: At this juncture, 8:10 P.H., layor Kaufman called for a brief recess and at 8:20 P.1.1. the Council reconvened. a