HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - City Council - 2007 - 05/22 - Special CalledALLEN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
CANVASS OF THE ELECTION
MAY 22, 2007
Present:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor (absent)
Councilmembers:
Susan Bartlemay, Mayor Pro Tem (absent)
Debbie Stout
Ross Oberrneyer
Mark Pacheco (absenq
Gary L. Caplinger
Jeff McGregor (absent)
City Stag:
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Special Called Meeting of the Allen City Council was
called to order by Councdmember Stout at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, in the Council Chambers of
the Allen City Hall, Allen Civic Plaza, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Consider All Matters Incident and Related
to the General and Special Election Held on Mav 12, 2007
Canvass of Election Returns.
City Secretary Shelley George reviewed for the City Council the election returns for the City Council
General Election of Councilmember Place Nos. 4 and 6 and the Special Election for Proposed
Amendments to the Home Rule Citv Charter. She distributed and reviewed handout materials
including early voting totals, Election Day totals, and the combined Election Day totals. She also
reviewed voting statistics including 39,218 registered voters and 2,080 total votes, which indicated a
5.3 % voter turnout. Votes cast by military overseas ballots (FPCA - Federal Post Card Application)
and provisional ballots have been verified by the Early Voting Ballot Board and are included in the
verified totals. The totals verified the following results,
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Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Shelley B. George, City Secretary
Peter G. Smith, City Attorney (absent)
Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Special Called Meeting of the Allen City Council was
called to order by Councdmember Stout at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, in the Council Chambers of
the Allen City Hall, Allen Civic Plaza, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Consider All Matters Incident and Related
to the General and Special Election Held on Mav 12, 2007
Canvass of Election Returns.
City Secretary Shelley George reviewed for the City Council the election returns for the City Council
General Election of Councilmember Place Nos. 4 and 6 and the Special Election for Proposed
Amendments to the Home Rule Citv Charter. She distributed and reviewed handout materials
including early voting totals, Election Day totals, and the combined Election Day totals. She also
reviewed voting statistics including 39,218 registered voters and 2,080 total votes, which indicated a
5.3 % voter turnout. Votes cast by military overseas ballots (FPCA - Federal Post Card Application)
and provisional ballots have been verified by the Early Voting Ballot Board and are included in the
verified totals. The totals verified the following results,
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ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
CANVASS OF THE ELECTION
MAY 22, 2007
EARLY VOTES
CAST
COUNCILMEMBER. PLACE NO.4
ROBIN L. SEDLACEK 674
PHILLIP JENKINS 266
COUNCH,MEMBERPLACE NO.6NO.6
JEFF MCGREGOR 766
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ELECTION DAY TOTAL VOTES
VOTES CAST CAST
540 1,214
187 453
573 1,339
PROPOSITION NO. 1 - Shall Article II, Sections 2.04, 2.05, and Article IX, Section 9.01 of the
Allen City Charter be amended to comply with state law regarding an election to fill a vacancy
on the City Council?
"FOR" 1,008 789 1,797
"AGAINST" 89 60 149
PROPOSITION NO. 2 - Shall Article II, Section 2.06 and Article III, Sections 3.02 and 3.08, of
the Allen City Charter be amended to provide for the appointment of the City Secretary by the
City Manager subject to confirmation by the City Council?
"FOR" 919 739 1,658
"AGAINST" 180 100 280
PROPOSITION NO. 3 - Shall Article III, of the Allen City Charter be amended to add Section
3.09 to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the City Secretary?
"FOR" 957 769 1,726
"AGAINST" 131 57 188
PROPOSITION NO. 4 - Shall Article III, Section 3.04 of the Allen City Charter be amended to
comply with state law and to be consistent with other provisions of the Charter to change the
word "clerk" to "secretary'?
"FOR" 982 764 1,746
"AGAINST" 112 76 188
PROPOSITION NO. 5 - Shall Article III, Section 3.05 and Article II, Section 2.06 of the Allen
City Charter be amended to transfer the provision in Article III, Section 3.05 regarding the
power of the City Council to appoint advisory boards to Article II, Section 2.06 which lists the
powers of the City Council?
"FOR" 881 693 1,574
"AGAINST" 182 118 300
ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
CANVASS OF THE ELECTION
MAY 22, 2007 PAGE 3
EARLY VOTES ELECTION DAY TOTAL VOTES
CAST VOTES CAST CAST
PROPOSITION NO. 6 - Shall Article VII, Section 7.01 of the Allen City Charter be amended
to comply with state law regarding the dates for city elections?
"FOR" 1,024 792 1,816
"AGAINST" 75 51 126
PROPOSITION NO. 7 - Shall Article VII, Section 7.03 of the Allen City Charter be amended
to comply with state law in regard to the filing of an application for a place on the ballot for
City Council?
"POR" 1,016 784 1,800
"AGAINST" 73 45 118
PROPOSITION NO. 8 - Shall Article VII, Sections 7.04 of the Allen City Charter be amended
to comply with state law in regard to the time period for calling a runoff election for City
Council?
"POR" 1,016 793 1,809
"AGAINST" 69 40 109
PROPOSITION NO.9 - Shall Article IX, Sections 9.02, 9.03 and 9.07 of the Allen City Charter
be amended to comply with state law in regard to petitions for recall of a City
Councilmember?
"POR"
1,006 782 1,788
"AGAINST"
76 46 122
PROPOSITION NO.
10 - Shall Article IX, Section 9.03 of the Allen City Charter be amended
to comply with state law in regard to referendum petition?
"POR"
985 767 1,752
"AGAINST"
76 49 125
PROPOSITION NO.
11 - Shall Article X, Section 10.05 of the Allen City Charter be amended
to be consistent with state law in regard to the sale of City property at a public auction?
"POR"
978 757 1,735
"AGAINST"
106 70 176
2. Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the General and Special Election for City
Councilmembers and Proposed Amendments to the Home Rule City Charter.
RESOLUTION NO. 2622-5-07(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL
AND SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF ALLEN HELD MAY 12, 2007, FOR CITY
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ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
CANVASS OF THE ELECTION
MAY 22, 2007
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COUNCILMEMBERS AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CITY
CHARTER: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Councilmember Caplinger and a second by Councdmember Obermeyer,
the Council voted three (3) for and none (0) opposed to approve Resolution No. 2622-5-
07(R) as previously captioned The motion carried.
Consider All Matters Incident and Related
to the Bond Election Held on May 12, 2007
3. Canvass of Election Returns.
City Secretary Shelley George reviewed for the City Council the election returns for the City of
Allen Bond Election. Votes cast by military overseas ballots (FPCA - Federal Post Card
Application) and provisional ballots have been verified by the Early Voting Ballot Board and are
included in the verified totals. The totals verified the following results:
EARLY VOTES ELECTION DAY TOTAL VOTES
CAST VOTES CAST CAST
PROPOSITION NO. 1 - THE ISSUANCE OF $14,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS SERVICE CENTER FACILITIES.
"FOR"
"AGAINST"
785
333
662 1,447
219 552
PROPOSITION NO. 2 - THE ISSUANCE OF $1,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
FOR RENOVATING EXISTING MUNICIPAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
"FOR"
"AGAINST"
768
352
650 1,418
235 587
PROPOSITION NO.3 - THE ISSUANCE OF $27,200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
"FOR"
"AGAINST"
929
202
743 1,672
151 353
PROPOSTION NO. 4 - THE ISSUANCE OF $17,250,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
"FOA"
"AGAINST"
755
364
677 1,432
209 573
PROPOSITION NO. 6 - THE ISSUANCE OF $15,855,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES."
"FOR" 836 724 1,560
"AGAINST" 282 168 450
4. Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Bond Election.
RESOLUTION NO. 2623-5-07(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING
THE RESULTS OF THE BOND ELECTION HELD MAY 12, 2007
���!!l111 MOTION: Upon a motion by Councilmember Obetmeyer and a second by Councilmember Caplinger,
the Council voted three (3) for and none (0) opposed to approve Resolution No. 2623-5-
07(R) as previously captioned. The motion carried.
5. Items of Interest.
Adjourn
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Obermeyer and a second by Councilmember
Caplinger, the Council voted three (3) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the Special Called
Meeting of the Allen City Council at 6.17 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 The motion
carried.
These minutes approved on the 12' day of June, 2007
APPROVED: (V
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Stephed Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Shelley B. George, ITY SECRETAR
ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
CANVASS OF THE ELECTION
MAY 22, 2007
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EARLY VOTES
ELECTION DAY
TOTAL VOTES
CAST
VOTES CAST
CAST
PROPOSITION NO. 5 - THE ISSUANCE OF
$1,390,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
FOR PUBLIC ART PROJECTS.
"FOR" 525
485
L010
"AGAINST" 589
398
987
PROPOSITION NO. 6 - THE ISSUANCE OF $15,855,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES."
"FOR" 836 724 1,560
"AGAINST" 282 168 450
4. Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Bond Election.
RESOLUTION NO. 2623-5-07(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING
THE RESULTS OF THE BOND ELECTION HELD MAY 12, 2007
���!!l111 MOTION: Upon a motion by Councilmember Obetmeyer and a second by Councilmember Caplinger,
the Council voted three (3) for and none (0) opposed to approve Resolution No. 2623-5-
07(R) as previously captioned. The motion carried.
5. Items of Interest.
Adjourn
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Obermeyer and a second by Councilmember
Caplinger, the Council voted three (3) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the Special Called
Meeting of the Allen City Council at 6.17 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 The motion
carried.
These minutes approved on the 12' day of June, 2007
APPROVED: (V
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Stephed Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Shelley B. George, ITY SECRETAR