HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 11.17.2020 CC-SMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Council
Chambers at 510 West 91h St., Georgetown, Texas.
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The following Council Members were in
attendance: Mayor Dale Ross; Mary Calixtro, Council Member District 1; Mike Triggs, Council
Member District 3; Steve Fought, Council Member District 4; and Rachael Jonrowe, Council
Member District 6; and Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District. Kevin Pitts, Council
Member District 5 was absent, and Council District 2 is vacant. Council Member Calixtro was
present via videoconferencing, all other Council Members were present in person, and a roll call
was performed.
Regular Session
(This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any
purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order
B. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution canvassing the votes of the
November 3, 2020 General Election, declaring the results to be official -- Robyn Densmore,
City Secretary
Densmore presented the items and noted that the results for the position of Mayor were that
Jonathan Dade received 8,047 votes; Josh Schroeder received 19,997 votes; and Larry
Brundidge received 2,961 votes. She added that for the position of Councilmember District 2
Lisa King received 1,904 votes; Jason Wirth received 488 votes; and Shawn F. Hood received
1,682 votes. Densmore said that for the position of Councilmember District 6, Rachael
Jonrowe received 1,235 votes and Michael Walton received 739 votes.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Pitts to adjourn the meeting.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
C. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution ordering the runoff election for
Councilmember District 2 Tuesday, December 15th, General Election -- Robyn Densmore,
City Secretary
Densmore presented that items and stated that since no one candidate received 50% of the
votes for the District 2 race, a runoff election is needed to determine a winner. She continued
that the runoff will consist of the two candidates who received the highest number of votes,
and based on this, the runoff will be between Lisa King and Shawn F. Hood. Densmore stated
that the runoff is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15th with early voting from Thursday,
December 3rd through Saturday, December 5th; and Monday, December 7th - Friday,
December 11th.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Pitts to adjourn the meeting.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
D. Presentation of appreciation to former Councilmember, Valerie Nicholson - Mayor Dale
Ross
Council Member Nicholson received a plaque, card, and flowers as a show of appreciation
for her time on Council.
E. Comments from former Councilmember, Valerie Nicholson - Mayor Dale Ross
Former Council Member Valerie Nicholson provided comments of gratitude to those that
supported her during her time on Council.
F. Swearing in of reelected Council Member District 6, Rachael Jonrowe - Robyn Densmore,
City Secretary
Densmore swore in Jonrowe by performing the Statement of Appointed Officer and Oath of
Office.
G. Comments from reelected District 6 Council Member, Rachael Jonrowe - Mayor Dale Ross
Council Member Jonrowe provided comments of gratitude to those that supported her during
her campaign and time on Council.
H. Presentation of appreciation to outgoing Mayor, Dale Ross - Mayor Pro Tern Kevin Pitts
Mayor Ross was presented with a plaque, framed quote, and card as a show of appreciation
for his time on Council. Flowers were presented to his wife Mickie Ross.
I. Comments from outgoing Mayor, Dale Ross - Mayor Dale Ross
Mayor Ross provided comments of gratitude to those that supported him during his time on
Council.
J. Swearing in of newly elected Mayor, Josh Schroeder - Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
Gaines West swore in Schroeder by performing the Statement of Appointed Officer and Oath
of Office.
K. Comments from newly elected Mayor, Josh Schroeder - Mayor Josh Schroeder
Mayor Schroeder provided comments of gratitude to those that supported him during his
campaign.
Adjournment
Motion by Fought, second by Pitts to adjourn the meeting.
Calixtro - Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
Jonrowe - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 6-0 (District 2 vacant).
Mayor Schroder adjourned the meeting at 6:29 PM.
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Attest: Ci Secretary