HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2016-09 RESOLUTION NO.R2016-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE
RETURNS OF THE MAY 07, 2016, CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD GENERAL ELECTION FOR COUNCIL
POSITIONS NO. 4 AND NO. 6.
Whereas, on May 07, 2016, there was held within and throughout the territory of the
City of Friendswood, Texas (the "City") an election (the "Election), for the purpose 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 2,422 ballots.
Each voter received one (1) ballot for candidates from which each of the candidates received the
following member of votes:
COUNCIL POSITION NO. 4 (Term expires May,2019)
Mike Foreman 1,817
COUNCIL POSITION NO. 6 (Term expires May, 2019)
Mike Stacy 1,034
Carl W. Gustafson 1,249
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 all 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 6.05 of the City Charter:
COUNCIL POSITION NO. 4 Mike Foreman (Term expires May, 2019)
COUNCIL POSITION NO. 6 Carl W. Gustafson (Term expires May, 2019)
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 runoff election is not required.
Section 4. It is further found and determined 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 bulletin board located in City Hall, a place convenient to the public, 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are,to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict, hereby repealed.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 161" day of May,2016.
Kevin M.H and
Mayor
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Exhibit A
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AGENDA
STATE OF TEXAS )(
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD )(
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS )(
MAY 16, 2016 )(
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING TO BE HELD AT 6:30 PM ON MONDAY, MAY 16, 2016, AT FRIENDSWOOD
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, REGARDING THE ITEMS OF BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE AGENDA
LISTED BELOW:
6:30 PM-REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to order
2. Invocation - Pastor David Bridges, Friendswood Friends Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance - United States and Texas (HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND
INDIVISIBLE)
4. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - (Executive Conference Room/Adjacent to
Council Chambers-City Hall)
A. Communications from the Public regarding Executive Session topics.
B. Council may convene into Executive Session in accordance with the Texas
Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney
regarding pending claims against Olson & Olson, LLP, arising from
settlement of legal action.
5. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
6. Communications from the Public
(To comply with provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the City Council may not
deliberate on items discussed under this agenda item. The Council may refer
this item to the City Manager or direct this item to be placed on the next regular
Council agenda. PowerPoint presentations are not conducted during the citizen
comment period)
7. Comments from Candidates and Incoming Councilmembers
8. Resolutions
Consideration and possible action regarding the following:
A. Resolution R2016-09: A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Friendswood, Texas, canvassing the returns of the May 07, 2016, City of
Friendswood General Election for Council Positions No. 4 and No. 6.
B. Resolution R2016-10: A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Friendswood, Texas, canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a
Special Election held on May 07, 2016, regarding two (2) propositions relating
to Street Maintenance Sales and Use Tax and Downtown Improvements Sales
and Use Tax.
9. Presentation of Certificates of Election
10. Oaths of Office
The Honorable Judge Woltz will administer the Oath of Office for Council
Position No. 4 and Position No. 6.
11. Communications from the Mayor and Counciimembers
12. Adjournment
*******A RECEPTION WILL FOLLOW IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COUNCIL MEETING
IN THE FOYER OF CITY HALL. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available.
Requests for accommodations or interpretive service must be made 48 hours prior to
this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at (281) 996-3270 for further
information.
I, MELINDA WELSH, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD DO
HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD
CITY COUNCIL WAS POSTED IN A PLACE CONVENIENT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, ON MAY 12,
2016,. AT 4:30 PM.
MELINDA WELSH, TRMC
CITY SECRETARY
**All meetings of City Council are open to the public, except when there is a
necessity to meet in an Executive Session (closed to the public) under the provisions
of Section 551, Texas Government Code. The City Council reserves the right to
convene into Executive Session to hear any of the above described agenda items
that qualify for an executive session by publicly announcing the applicable section
number of the Open Meetings Act.