HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-11 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE
RETURNS OF THE MAY 12, 2012, CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD GENEI2AL ELECTION FOR THE
POSITION OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL POSITIONS NO. 1
AND NO. 3.
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Whereas, on May 12, 2012, there was held within and throughout the teiritory of the
City of Friendswood, Texas (the "City") an election (the `Blection), for the puipose of electing
the hereinafter named officials, a copy of a sample ballot being attached as Exhibit "A" and it
appearing from the returns duly and legally made, there were cast at the Election 3,766 ballots.
Each voter received one (1) ballot for candidates from which each of the candidates received the
following number of votes:
MAYOR (Term expires May, 2015)
Kevin Holland 2,358
Janis Lowe 1,367
COUNCIL POSITION NO. 1 (Teirn expires May, 2015)
Tom Timmons 1,324 ',
Steve Rockey 2,201 I
COIJNCIL POSITION NO. 3 (Term expires May, 2015) I
Jim Hill 2,250 i
Carl W. Gustafson 1,336 '
NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF !
FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS: '
Section 1. The facts set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are true and correct.
Section 2. The Election was duly called, Notice of the Election was given in
accordance with law, the Election was held in accordance with law, and the following persons
received a majority of a11 votes for the respective offices and was elected and is declared to be
elected to the respective offices, subject to the taking of the Oath of Office as provided by the
laws of the State of Texas and Article VI, Sections 6.04 and 6A5 of the City Charter:
MAYOR Kevin Holland (Term expires May, 2015)
COiJNCIL POSITION NO. 1 Steve Rockey (Term expires May, 2015)
COLTNCIL POSITION NO. 3 Jim Hill (Term expires May, 2015)
Section 3. It is found that by virtue of all positions on the ballot receiving a majority
of all votes for the respective offices, a iunoff election is not required.
Section 4. It is further found and deteirnined that, in accordance with the order of the
City Council, the City Secretary posted written notice of the date, time, place, and subject of this
meeting on the builetin board located in City Hall, a place convenient to the publiq and said
notice having been so posted preceding the date of this meeting. A copy of said posting shall be
attached hereto as Exhibit`B."
Section 5. All resolutions or parts of resolutions inconsistent or in conflict herewith
are, to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict, hereby repealed.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND RESOLVED this the 21st day of Mav, 2012.
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STATE OF TEXAS )(
CITYOFFRIENDSWOOD )(
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
MAY 21, 2092 )(
NOTICE[S HERESY GIVEN OP A FRIENDSWOOb CITY GOUNCIL.R�GULAR MEETING TO
B� HELD AT 6:30 PM ON MONDAY, MAY 21, 2092, AT FR(ENDSWOOD CITY HALL,
COUNCIL GHAMBER, 910 S, FRIENDSWOOD DRNE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS,
REGAR�ING THE ITEMS OF BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE AG�NDA LIST�D BELOW:
6:30 PM—REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to order
2. Invocation - Father Geoffrev Gwvnne,Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
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3. Pledqe of Afleaiance — Uni4ed StaEes and Texas (Honor the Taxas flag; I pledge
allegfance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible)
4. Communications from the Public
(To aomply with provisions of the Open Meefings Acf, the Ctty Council may nof '
deliberate on items discussed under this agenda item. The Council may refer this �
item to the City Manager or direct ti�is item to be placed on the next regular Council
agenda. PowerPolnt presentations are not conducted during the citizen comment
period)
5, Comments from Candidates and Outqoinn and incomina Councilmembers �
6. E2esolutions (
Consideration and possible action regarding the fo[lowing:
A. Resolution R2012-19 — A resolutton of the City Council of fhe Cify of
Friendswood, Texas, canvassing the returns of the May �i2, 2012, Gity of
Frlendswood General Election for the position of Mayor and Council Posltion
No. 1 and No. 3.
B. Resolution R2012-12—A resolution and order of the Clfy Council of the City of �
Friendswood, Texas, canvassing the returns of fhe May 12, 2012, City of '
Friendswood Specia[Election and insfructing the Mayorto cerEify the results of
the election to the appropriate State and Federal officials.
7. Presentation of Gertificates of Electlon '
8. Oaths of Office
The Honorable Judge Woitz wlll administer the Oath of Office for Mayor and Council
Position No. 1 and Posifion No. 3
9. Communicafions from the Mavor and Counclimembers
90. Adiournment
****'**A RECEPTiON WILL FOLLOW IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COUNCIL MEETING tN
THE POYER OF CITY HALL. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.
This facllity is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available.
RequesEs for accommodations or interpretive servlce must be made 48 hours prlorfo this
meeting. Ptease contacE the City Secretary's Otflce at (289) 996-3270 for further
informatlon,
I, MELINdA WELSH, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD DO HEREBY �
CERTIFY THA7 THH ABOVE NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD GITY
GOUNCII, WAS POSTED IN A PLACE GONVENIENT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN
GOMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 551,TEXAS GOVERNMENT COpE,ON MAY 17.2012,AT
2:00 PM.
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MELWDA WELSH,TRMG
CITY SECRETARY
**All meetings of City Council are open to the public,except when there is a necessity to
meet in an ExecuEive Session{closed to the public)under the provisions of Section fi51, '
Texas Government Code. The Cify Council reserves the right to convene into Executtve I
Session to hear any of the above described agenda Items thaf qualify for an executive
session by publicly announcing the applicable sectlon numberof the Open Msetings Acf. �
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