HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 05.20.1991 CC-SMINUTES OF MEETING OF THE GOVERNi1-,G BODY
OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
The City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in a special session on the above date with
Mayor Bill Connor presiding.
Council Members
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Mike McMaster
Jane Voltz
Bill Shelby
Bob Schrawger
Ferd Tonn
Shorty Valdez
Winfred Bonner
SPECIAL SESSION --Call to Order at 7:05 p.m.
Council Members
Absent:
None
910235 Minute Action authorizing the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with the FDIC for space
in the Lake Aire shopping center to be used for a Youth Center/Mike McMaster
Mike expects to hear from FDIC tomorrow on whether they approve our proposed lease.
Motion by Schrawger, second by McMaster to authorize the Mayor to sign the lease
agreement with FDIC. Approved 7-0.
910236 Presentation of recognition plaque to Council Member Winfred Bonner/Mayor Connor
Mr. Bonner thanked the City for the recognition.
910237 Ordinance 91-15 canvassing votes for the May 18, 1991 Runoff Election
and declaring the election results official/ Elizabeth Gray
Election results were that Bill Shelby was elected in District 5 and Shorty Valdez was
elected in District 1.
Motion by Saegert, second by Bonner to approve the ordinance as read. Approved 7-0.
Joe Saegert thanked the citizens in District 5 for having voted him in as Council Member
two years ago. He said he has no regret, sorrow or misgiving about his term on the
Council. He didn't accomplish everything he had set out to, but was proud of the airport
runway extension, and the Central Texas Treatment Center; and was glad that he had
voted against the budget and new tax rate, even though they passed. He said he made
new friends and made many memories. He said that Georgetown is a great place to live
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and has been goad to him and his family. He feels that ueorgetownn has the opportunity
to have a great future, but the Council must involve both the "old" and "new" Georgetown
citizens and bring them together to make Georgetown the greatest.
,�10239 Special presentation to outgoing Councilmembers/Mayor Connor
Mayor Connor presented a plaque to outgoing Council Member Joe Saegert.
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Elizabeth Gray administered the oath of office to incumbent District 1 Council Member
Shorty Valdez, and newly elected District 5 Council Member Bill Shelby.
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Shorty thanked the voters and welcomed Bill Shelby.
Bill Shelby thanked the voters and told the Council he wants to be independent, not a
"yes" or "no" man. He said he will listen, give, take, and work together. He also said
he was disturbed by the voter apathy, and thanked his opponent, Steve Bamsch, for an
honest race.
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The Mayor opened the floor for nominations. Shorty Valdez nominated Mike McMaster.
Bob Schrawger seconded the nomination. Motion by Ferd Tann that nominations cease,
second by Winfred Bonner. Approved 6-0-1. (no opposition, McMaster abstained)
Election of Mike McMaster was approved 6-0-1. (no opposition, McMaster abstained)
910243 Swearing in of MayorPro-Tem/Elizabeth
Elizabeth Gray administered the oath of office to Mayor Pro -Tem Mike McMaster.
910244 Schedule of Council workshops and orientation sessions/Bob Hart
The following scheduled events were announced.
Tuesday, May 21
Wednesday, May 22
Thursday, May 23
Friday, May 24
Saturday, May 25
Joint Meeting with P & Z 7:30 a.m.
Ethics & Finance Workshop 12:00 noon
TML Regional Meeting *7:30 p.m.
Lunch with Mark Rose 12:00 noon
Team -Building Orientation 8630 a.m.
Cafe on the Square
City Hall Conf.Room
La Grange VFW Hall
Berry Creek Country
Club
City Hall Conference
Room
910245 Mayor, Councilmember, and City Manager comments and reports
Winfred Bonner reported that the Single Member Redistricting Committee met again last
Saturday in the Library. Would like to have more participation from the community.
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They will meet again on the 21st at the School Dl: r ct Administration Offices on
Lakeway Drive, and on the 23rd at Annie Purl Elementary School.
Bob Schrawger welcomed Bill Shelby as new Council Member from District 5.
Shorty Valdez was honored by Marcus Pritchett of GTE for exemplary service. Shorty
was one of twenty-two employees recognized out of 1000 GTE employees.
Jane Voltz congratulated Shorty Valdez and welcomed Bill Shelby.
Ferd Tonn congratulated Valdez and welcomed Shelby.
Mike McMaster pointed out that Bill Shelby is the 16th Council Member with whom he
has served.
Bill Shelby commented that it had been an "enlightening night."
Mayor Connor welcomed Bill Shelby and congratulated Shorty Valdez for returning to
the Council and for his GTE recognition.
These minutes were compiled by Sandra Lee and reviewed by Elizabeth Gray.
Approved:
W. H. Connor
Mayor
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Attest:
Elizabeth Gray
City Secretary