SPECIAL MEETING
August 13, 1943
A Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Dover was held on the 13th day of August, 1943. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. with mayor Woodford presiding, and on roll call the following members answered “PRESENT”: Messrs. Burton, Vane, Hinkle, LeFevre, Keith, Hartnett and Downes.
This Meeting was called for the purpose of considering the application of Mr. Gilbert L. Wilcox for the position of City Manager. Mr. Wilcox was present and gave the Council a statement of his training and experience. After a thorough discussion, the Council elected Mr. Wilcox as City Manager of the City of Dover at a salary of $6,500.00 per annum, with the understanding that at the end of six months, should his services be satisfactory to the Council, he shall receive a salary at the rate of $7,200.00 per annum, Mr. Wilcox to report for duty around the first of September.
There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned.
Signed: ________________________
City Clerk