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Home My WebLink AboutCC Minutes 2007-05-21 Special 05/21/2007 2706 STATE OF TEXAS )( CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )( COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )( May 21, 2007 )( MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL THAT WAS HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 21, 2007, AT 6:30 PM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT CONSTITUTING A QUORUM: MAYOR DAVID SMITH MAYOR PRO-TEM CHRIS PEDEN COUNCILMEMBER LAURA EWING COUNCILMEMBER JOHN LECOUR COUNCILMEMBER JIM HILL COUNCILMEMBER JAY HORECKY COUNCILMEMBER MEL MEASELES CITY MANAGER BO MCDANIEL CITY SECRETARY DELORIS MCKENZIE Mayor Smith called the meeting to order. 6:30 PM—REGULAR SESSION The invocation was given by Jim Nelson with Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Mayor Smith led the Pledge of allegiance to the United States and to the State of Texas. COMMENTS FROM CANDIDATES AND OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Measeles thanked each one in the audience for giving him the honor to serve, to give back to the public, thanked for experience and will continue to think of everyone. As he enjoys retirement. Councilmember Horecky thanked his wife JoAnn of 36 years for putting up with absences during his term on Council, to his parents for raising him to do what is right, colleagues and City Staff for guidance and advice, expressed appreciation and thanks, heartfelt thanks to those that voted for and those that did not, got his life back. Candidate Rives did not attend the meeting. COMMENTS FROM MAYOR SMITH Mayor Smith shared his deepest appreciation for time and efforts that each of these men put in, a lot of work to accomplish what has been accomplished, the thought and hard work that has put in, on behalf of citizens of Friendswood, thank you for service. A plaque was presented to outgoing Councilmember Measeles for his 15 years of service last week at a reception held in his honor and presented outgoing Councilmember Horecky with a plaque for his service on Council. Councilmember Ewing thanked both Councilmember Measeles and Councilmember Horecky for their service to this City 05/21/2007 2707 Councilmember LeCour stated he had already gave tribute to Councilmember Measeles and would like to give tribute to Councilmember Horecky for his service, person that has worked for the people, worked diligently with the drainage district with Councilmember Hill to resolve some drainage issues, brought relief to citizens to not have to dig detention ponds, helped with cabinet work needed at city hall and he found someone and saved a lot of money for this City, he is a man that continues to work for our citizens and this City, he has two values, conservative and Christian values, has stood on those, good friend to Friendswood and to him. Councilmember Hill stated to Councilmember Measefes he was glad to have served with him and have learned from him, he is still having fun and is an inspiration, to Councilmember Horecky the best thing he has gotten from serving is getting to know Councilmember Horecky, man of his word, likes to get things done, even with roadblocks, has spent many hours and stated he is truly a Friendswood treasure. Councilmember Peden stated Councilmember Measeles before serving on Council with his service as liaison, he was always at 100 percent attendance, owe debt of gratitude, thanked Councilmember Horecky, good friend to him, learned a lot from him and will miss him. Councilmember Measeles stated he appreciated Councilmember Horecky and his wife JoAnn, she is a fantastic cook, will miss her, thanked for service and will miss him. RESOLUTIONS *"Councilmember Measeles moved to approve Resolution R2007-22 - a Resolution of the City of Friendswood canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the General Election held May 12, 2007, for the purpose of electing two(2)Councilmember's to the City Council of the City of Friendswood. Seconded by Councilmember Ewing. The motion was approved unanimously. COUNCILMEMBER- POSITION NO. 4 JAYHORECKY.........................................................................................................1120 votes LESLIEREID..............................................................................................................1655 votes COUNCILMEMBER- POSITION NO. 6 A.M. (ANDY) RIVERA.................................................................................................1612 votes MARCUSRIVES........................................................................................................1121 votes **Councilmember Hill moved to approve Resolution R2007-23 - a Resolution of the City of Friendswood canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a Special Election held on May 12, 2007, regarding fifteen (15) propositions relating to the amendment of the Home Rule Charter of the City. Seconded by Councilmember Horecky. The motion was approved unanimously. PROPOSITION NO. 1 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1.02 OF ARTICLE I OFTHE CHARTER.......................................................................................................................1837 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1.02 OF ARTICLEI OF THE CHARTER...................................................................................................... 575 votes 05/21/2007 2708 PROPOSITION NO. 2 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT ADDING SECTION 1.04 TO ARTICLE I OF THE CHARTER.....................................................................................................2223 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT ADDING SECTION 1.04 TO ARTICLE I OF THE CHARTER........................................................................................:............. 251 votes PROPOSITION NO. 3 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.01 OF ARTICLE II OF THE CHARTER....................................................................................................................2102 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.01 OF ARTICLE II OF THE CHARTER..................................................................................................... 335 votes PROPOSITION NO. 4 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.03 OF ARTICLE IIOF THE CHARTER....................................................................................................................1983 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.03 OF ARTICLE II OF THE CHARTER..................................................................................................... 503 votes PROPOSITION NO. 5 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.01 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CHARTER......................................................................................................................1999 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.01 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CHARTER....................................................................................................... 560 votes PROPOSITION NO. 6 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.05 OF ARTICLE IIIOF THE CHARTER......................................................................................................................1330 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.05 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CHARTER.................................................................................................. 1085 votes PROPOSITION NO. 7 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SUBSECTION (c) OF SECTION 3.08 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CHARTER....................................................................1821 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SUBSECTION (c) OF SECTION 3.08 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CHARTER..................................................................... 586 votes PROPOSITION NO. 8 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.09 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CHARTER...................................................................................................................1557 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.09 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CHARTER.................................................................................................... 955 votes PROPOSITION NO. 9 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.10 OF ARTICLE IIIOF THE CHARTER...................................................................................................................2223 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.10 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CHARTER................................................................................................... 279 votes 05/21/2007 2709 PROPOSITION NO. 10 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.17 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CHARTER...................................................................................................................2045 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.17 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CHARTER.................................................................................................... 377 votes PROPOSITION NO. 11 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SUBSECTION (c) OF SECTION 4.06 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CHARTER...................................................................1775 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SUBSECTION (c) OF SECTION 4.06 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CHARTER.................................................................... 595 votes PROPOSITION NO. 12 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5.11 OF ARTICLE VOF THE CHARTER....................................................................................................................1575 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5.11 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CHARTER.................................................................................................... 727 votes PROPOSITION NO. 13 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.01 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CHARTER...................................................................................................................2226 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.01 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CHARTER ................................................................................................... 150 votes PROPOSITION NO. 14 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF PARAGRAPH (5) OF SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 6.02 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CHARTER .....................................................................................................................................1802 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF PARAGRAPH (5) OF SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 6.02 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CHARTER ...................................................................................................................................... 567 votes PROPOSITION NO. 15 FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 8.04 OF ARTICLE VI II OF THE CHARTER.................................................................1584 votes AGAINST THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 8.04 OF ARTICLE VI II OF THE CHARTER.................................................................. 810 votes OATHS OF OFFICE Justice of the Peace Kathleen McCumber administered the Oaths of Office for the newly elected Council Position No. 4, Lesiie Reid and No 6, Andy Rivera. COMMENTS FROM NEWLEY ELECTED Newly elected official Leslie Reid thanked everyone that is here, recognized supporters, thank for opportunity to serve you and Friendswood and thanked God for allowing to be here, thank you for your support. 05/21/2007 2710 Newly elected official Andy Rivera thanked everyone that voted in election, those that exercised their rights to vote, not take this right for granted, campaign has been humbling experience, God Bless you and thank you, thanked his campaign supporters and thanked newly elected Councilmember Reid, thanked those that supported in many ways, voter turnout was a voter mandate, look forward to challenge, thanked his dear wife and friend, Rose, thanked for love and support, god bless you, god bless America, god bless Friendswood. Mayor Smith thanked the City Secretary's and City Secretary Staff and election workers for an outstanding job, the many hours worked and another election well done. A motion was made and approved to adjourn at 7:01 PM. 1q1 j� �1 �� : .....� Mayor David J.H. �mith Attest: , '�'" � � � , D oris McKenzie, TRMC City Secretary 4� f��0�� O i�1 p � * a �,�rE � �,��ro