HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2023-05-17 SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
MAY 17, 2023
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD MET IN A SPECIAL MEETING ON
WEDNESDAY, MAY 175 2023, AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FRIENDSWOOD
CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE
FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT CONSTITUTING A QUORUM:
Steve Rockey Councihnember
Sally Branson Councilmember
Trish Hanks Councilmember
John Scott Councilmember
Brent Erenwert Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Foreman Mayor
Morad Kabiri City Manager
Karen Horner City Attorney
Leticia Brysch City Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Foreman called the meeting to order with a quorum present at 5:32 P.M.; all members were present
with the exception of Councilmember Griffon who was absent.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by City Manager Morad Kabiri.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —United States and State of Texas
Mayor Foreman led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance for• both the United States and the State of
Texas.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Foreman stated that there were no speakers and moved onto the next item.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement for broke►•
and consulting services for the Cit of Friendswood employee insurance and benefits.
(RFP2023-11).
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A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Erenwert, to authorize
the City Manager to pick a firm and enter into an Agreement for broker and consulting services for City
of Friendswood employee insurance and benefits. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tern Brent
Erenwert,
Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robert J. Griffon (Absent)
5. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS
A. Recognize Councilmember John Scott for his 12 years of service to the City of Friendswood
City Council.
Mayor and Councilmembers spoke of their experiences in serving with Councilmember Scott and
provided stories and well wishes as he moved on from serving on the Council.
Councilmember Scott thanked everyone and expressed his gratitude to the Council and City Staff for
their hard work and continued efforts for the citizens of Friendswood.
6. ELECTION CANVASS
A. Canvass the returns of the City of Friendswood General Electlon held on May 6, 2023.
City Secretary Lettie
Brysch handed
the sealed election
results to
the Ciry
Council for the May 6, 2023,
General Election for
their• review and
tabulation. Mayor
Foreman
read the
following tabulated results:
The voter summary was as follows:
VOTER SUMMARY
NUMBER Oi� VOTERS
TOTAL ABSENTEE BALLOTS CAST
37
EARLY VOTING VOTES CAST
23595
ELECTION DAY VOTES CAST
11043
PROVISIONAL VOTES CAST
0
NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS
29 789
NUMBER OF VOTERS THAT VOTED
29061
VOTER TURNOUT
6.92%
The General Election summary was as follows:
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GENERAL ELECTION
TOTAL VOTES CAST
CANDIDATES
Galveston
Hams
Total
%
1523
94
1617
100.00 %
Councilmember Position No.2
Sally Harris Branson
N/A
TOTALS
1617
100.00 %
TOTAL VOTES CAST
CANDIDATES
Galveston
Hams
Total
%
1005
54
1059
51,46%
Councilmember Position No. 5
Joe Matran a
931
68
999
49,54 %
Adam Hill
TOTALS
2058
100,00 %
Mayor Foreman delivered the election return tally lists, early voting and election day results along with
all supporting documentation to the City Secretary, the custodian of election records, who shall preserve
them for the required retention period. At 5:53 P.M., Mayor Foreman concluded the canvass of the City's
May 6, 2023, General Election,
B. Consider an ordinance declaring the results of the city of Friendswood General Election held on
May 6, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Rockey and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to approve
Ordinance No. 2023-14, regarding Agenda Item 7.A. The vote was the following:
Ayes: Mayor Mike Foreman, Councilmember Trish Hanks, Councilmember Steve Rockey,
Councilmember Sally Branson, Councilmember John Scott, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent
Erenwert.
Nays: None.
Other: Councilmember Robe1•t J. Griffon (Absent)
ORDINANCE N0.2023-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD
MAY 6, 2023, CONCERNING THE ELECTION OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR
POSITION NUMBERS TWO (2) AND FIVE (5) OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
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7. SWEARING -IN CEREMONY
A. Administer the oaths of office to Sally Harris Branson, Councilmember Position No. Two and
Joe Matranga, Councilmember Position No. Five.
Mayor Foreman presented the certificate of election, and Municipal Court Judge James Woltz
administered the oath of office and statement of elected official for Councilmember Sally Harris Branson.
Mayor Foreman presented the certificate of election, and Municipal Court Judge James Woltz
administered the oath office and statement of elected official for Councilmember Joe Matranga.
Mayor Foreman congratulated Councilmember Branson and Councilmember Matranga and welcomed all
those present to partake of the incoming council reception after the meeting.
S. ADJOURNMENT
With there being. no fiu•ther business to discuss, Mayor Foreman adjourned the March 17, 2023, City
Council Special Meeting at 6:00 P.M.