2017_05.15 CC Packet - Election KENNEDALE
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
May 15, 2017
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
SPECIAL SESSION -6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
*NOTE: Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the
right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the work session or the regular
session to discuss posted executive session items or to seek legal advice from the City
Attorney on any item posted on the agenda.
II. ROLL CALL
III. ELECTION BUSINESS
A. Certification of official returns by the City Secretary
B. Resolution 507 canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the general election held on
May 6, 2017, for the purpose of electing Council Members for the City of Kennedale
C. Oath of Office for Rockie Gilley, City Council Place 1, 2017-2019 term
D. Oath of Office for Sandra Lee, City Council Place 3, 2017-2019 term
E. Oath of Office for Jan Joplin, City Council Place 5, 2017-2019 term
IV.ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and
parking spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meetings. Please contact the City Secretary at 817.985.2104 or(TDD)
1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the May 15, 2017, agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board next to the
main entrance of the City Hall building, 405 Municipal Drive, of the City of Kennedale, Texas, in a place
convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and said agenda was posted at least
72 hours preceding the schedule time of said meeting, in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code.
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Leslie Galloway, CityC8ecretary
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 15, 2017
Agenda Item No: ELECTION BUSINESS -A.
I. Subject:
Certification of official returns by the City Secretary
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary &Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
City Secretary's presentation of the official election reports to Council for canvassing.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 15, 2017
Agenda Item No: ELECTION BUSINESS - B.
I. Subject:
Resolution 507 canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the general election held on May 6,
2017, for the purpose of electing Council Members for the City of Kennedale
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary &Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
City Council to approve Resolution 507 canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the general
election held on May 6, 2017.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Resolution 507 lResolution 507. df
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
RESOLUTION NO. 507
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE,
TEXAS, CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF A
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF KENNEDALE ON MAY 6,
2017 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE COUNCILMEMBERS
WHEREAS, heretofore on the 23rd day of January 2017, the City Council of the City
of Kennedale, Texas, approved Resolution No. 505 calling for and ordering a general
election to be held on Saturday, the 6th day of May 2017 for the purpose of electing three
Councilmembers;
WHEREAS, said election was duly held at the time and place specified after due
notice as required by law had been given by posting and publication; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Chapter 67, of the Texas Election Code, the City Council of
the City of Kennedale is required to canvass the returns and declare the results of the
election;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF KENNEDALE THAT:
SECTION 1. The declarations and findings contained in the preamble of this
Resolution are hereby found to be true and correct and shall be made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds and declares that the said City Council
election for Places 1, 3, and 5 was held on May 6, 2017, at which election qualified
voters were given the opportunity to vote for the purpose of electing City Council
Members.
SECTION 3. The City Council further finds and declares that the returns for such
election are as follows:
CITY COUNCILMEMBER— PLACE 1 (Two Year Term)
Rockie Gilley 739 Votes;
Charles Overstreet 452 Votes;
CITY COUNCILMEMBER— PLACE 3 (Two Year Term)
Sandra Lee 672 Votes;
Mike Walker 526 Votes;
CITY COUNCILMEMBER—PLACE 5 (Two Year Term)
Frank Fernandez 380 Votes;
Perry Clementi 75 Votes;
Jan Joplin 746 Votes;
SECTION 4. The City Council further finds and declares that such returns are
correct, and adopts them as the returns of the election held May 6, 2017, together with the
tabulation of the total number of votes received.
SECTION 5. The City Council further finds the follow persons be declared elected to
the office of City Council:
That Rockie Gilley is hereby declared to be elected to the Office of City Council —Place
1 of the City of Kennedale, Texas for a term of office for two years.
That Sandra Lee is hereby declared to be elected to the Office of City Council —Place 3
of the City of Kennedale, Texas for a term of office for two years.
That Jan Joplin is hereby declared to be elected to the Office of City Council—Place 5 of
the City of Kennedale, Texas for a term of office for two years.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE,TEXAS on this the 15th day of May, 2017.
Brian Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Wayne K. Olson, City Attorney
KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 15, 2017
Agenda Item No: ELECTION BUSINESS - C.
I. Subject:
Oath of Office for Rockie Gilley, City Council Place 1, 2017-2019 term
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary &Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
At this time the oath of office will be issued to Rockie Gilley, City Council Place 1, 2017-2019 term
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 15, 2017
Agenda Item No: ELECTION BUSINESS - D.
I. Subject:
Oath of Office for Sandra Lee, City Council Place 3, 2017-2019 term
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary &Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
At this time the oath of office will be issued to Sandra Lee, City Council Place 3, 2017-2019 term
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 15, 2017
Agenda Item No: ELECTION BUSINESS - E.
I. Subject:
Oath of Office for Jan Joplin, City Council Place 5, 2017-2019 term
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary &Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
At this time the oath of office will be issued to Jan Joplin, City Council Place 5, 2017-2019 term
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169