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Correspondence - Jean - Cont'd -1 letter, and requested the matter be tabled until an investigation can be made of the problem. He stated hisopinionthat the proposed culvert would not be of sufficient size to take care of the runoff, as observed during recent storms. He further commented that this area should be discussed in the proposed study of drainage problems in the Town, but the problems in the Snell Lane area should be remedied before next year. The matter was tabled for discussion later in the meeting. 3. Melvin L. Hawley - Letter of February 6, 1967, announced his resignation from the Planning Commission. The City Manager stated the letter was received after the cut-off time for the printed Agenda, and asked whether the Council would hear the letter. The Council agreed to consider the matter. ACTION: That, with regret and sincere thanks for his service to the Town, the Council accept the resignation of Melvin L. Hawley from the Planning Com- mission. MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Aiken; Councilman Aiken commented on the very fine letter Mr. Hawley wrote relative to the Town's problems. Question was called. VOTE: Passed unanimously Mayor Henley, with the concurrence of the Council, requested the matter of a re- placement for the Planning Commission, be on the Agenda for the meeting of Febru- ary 20, 1967. SCHEDULED ITEMS: 1. Consideration and Possible Action on Council Vacancy. Mayor Henley commented on the existing vacar!cy on the Council, created by the re- signation of Gordon E. Bowler. He stated the vacancy would have to be filled within thirty days, by an appointment, or by an election. He further stated than an election would be expensive for the unexpired term, to April, 1968. The Mayor announced that the suit against Mr. Bowler has been dropped at the order of the Attorney General; that action has been brought against the Town by Mr. C. Cathcart, requesting Court Order to prevent. the Town from making an appoint- ment, and calling for an election. He pointed out that the Town has not been barred from making an appointment, at this time; the question will be decided February 7, 1967, and the question now before the Council is whether to make an appointment or call for an special election. l Councilman Davey commented that, "The Council is not under any restraining order to prevent action on our part, either by filling the Council vacancy or calling an election. This is quite clear. We are free to act in the interests of the Town. -2-