2017_05.15 CC Minutes - SpecialIKENNEDALE
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
May 15, 2017
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
ELECTION BUSINESS - 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Turner called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Turner recognized Charles Overstreet for his five years of service with City
Council and the Planning and Zoning Board.
Councilman Overstreet stated that he has spent ten years in service to the City of Kennedale, and
has enjoyed watching all the growth and changes that have happened in that time. He thanked all
Council and Board members for their expertise and willingness to work together. He added that he
believes the city is on the cusp of some dramatic changes and wishes the best for the future.
Kelly Turner mentioned that Charles has a PhD in psychology and teaches at Tarrant Community
College (TCC). Additionally, Kelly noted that Charles did volunteer work years ago with the US
Army, where he served in the Middle East assisting troops with brain injuries. Today,
Charles still offers council and represents them in court as they apply for benefits.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Liz Carrington, Kelly Turner, Charles Overstreet
Absent: Michael Walker, Brian Johnson , Frank Fernandez
III. ELECTION BUSINESS
A. Certification of official returns by the City Secretary
Communications Coordinator and City Secretary Leslie Galloway presented the official election
return to City Council for their review.
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
Communications Coordinator and City Secretary Leslie Galloway presented to Council and read
aloud the certified cumulative returns for the election canvass for approval by Resolution 507. In
closing, she stated that by making a motion to approve Resolution 507, Council is
acknowledging the receipt of the certification of official election returns and approving their
recording in the City's election register.
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Motion To approve Resolution 507 the election canvass returns and declare the results of the
municipal election held on May 6, 2017. Action Approve, Moved By Charles Overstreet,
Seconded By Kelly Turner.
Motion passed Unanimously
C. Oath of Office for Rockie Gilley, City Council Place 1, 2017 -2019 term
City Secretary, Leslie Galloway administered the Oath of Office to Rockie Gilley, for City
Council, Place 1, for a two year term - 2017 -2019.
D. Oath of Office for Sandra Lee, City Council Place 3, 2017 -2019 term
City Secretary, Leslie Galloway administered the Oath of Office to Sandra Lee, for City Council,
Place 3, for a two year term - 2017 -2019.
E. Oath of Office for Jan Joplin, City Council Place 5, 2017 -2019 term
City Secretary, Leslie Galloway administered the Oath of Office to Jan Joplin, for City Council,
Place 5, for a two year term - 2017 -2019.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern adjourned the special election business meeting at 6:17 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Leslie Galloway, City Secretary
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