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Home My WebLink About05-11-16 TC Agenda PacketThe Regular Meeting of the Town of Westlake Town Council will begin immediately following the conclusion of the Town Council Workshop but not prior to the posted start time. Mission Statement Westlake is a unique community blending preservation of our natural environment and viewscapes, while serving our residents and businesses with superior municipal and academic services that are accessible, efficient, cost-effective, and transparent. Westlake, Texas – “One-of-a-kind community; natural oasis – providing an exceptional level of service.” Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS Vision Statement An oasis of natural beauty that maintains our open spaces in balance with distinctive development, trails, and quality of life amenities amidst an ever expanding urban landscape. SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 11, 2017 1301 Solana Blvd. Building 4, Suite 4202 2ND FLOOR, COUNCIL CHAMBER WESTLAKE, TX 76262 Special Session: 6:00 p.m. Page 2 of 2 Special Session 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 823, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 6, 2017, FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE (3) COUNCIL MEMBERS TO TERMS EXPIRING MAY 2019. 4. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS. 5. ADJOURNMENT ANY ITEM ON THIS POSTED AGENDA COULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AS LONG AS IT IS WITHIN ONE OF THE PERMITTED CATEGORIES UNDER SECTIONS 551.071 THROUGH 551.076 AND SECTION 551.087 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. CERTIFICATION I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, Westlake, 1301 Solana Blvd., Building 4, Suite 4202, Westlake, TX, May 5, 2017, by 5:00 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. _____________________________________ Kelly Edwards, TRMC, Town Secretary If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the Town Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you. Town Council Item # 2 – Pledge of Allegiance Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." Page 1 of 2 estlake Town Council TYPE OF ACTION Regular Meeting - Action Item Westlake Town Council Meeting Thursday, May 11, 2017 TOPIC: Consider approval of Ordinance Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of the General Election Held on May 6, 2017, for the Election of Three (3) Council Members to Terms Expiring May 2019. STAFF CONTACT: Kelly Edwards, Town Secretary Strategic Alignment Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Strategic Theme & Results Outcome Objective Transparent / Integrity- driven Government Municipal & Academic Operations Natural Oasis - Preserve & Maintain a Perfect Blend of the Community's Natural Beauty Increase Transparency, Accessibility & Communications Strategic Initiative Outside the Scope of Identified Strategic Initiatives Time Line - Start Date: May 11, 2017 Completion Date: May 11, 2017 Funding Amount: N/A Status - Funded Source - N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INCLUDING APPLICABLE ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY) The Town Council called an ordered the General Election on January 9, 2017, to be held on May 6, 2017, for the purpose of electing three (3) Council Members for two (2) year terms. In accordance with the Texas Election Code, results of the May 6, 2017, general election must be canvassed not later than the 11th day after the election. Both Denton and Tarrant counties will provide official results showing those candidates who were elected by the citizens of Westlake. Page 2 of 2 RECOMMENDATION Approve the ordinance canvassing the results of the May 6, 2017, General Election. ATTACHMENTS Ordinance Exhibit A – Results from Denton & Tarrant counties will be presented during the meeting. Ordinance 823 Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF WESTLAKE ORDINANCE NO. 823 AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 6, 2017, FOR THE ELECTION OF A THREE (3) COUNCIL MEMBERS TO TERMS EXPIRING MAY 2019. WHEREAS, the Town Council called an ordered the General Election on January 9, 2017; and WHEREAS, the general election for the Town of Westlake as set forth by the Texas Election Code, was held on May 6, 2017, for the purpose of electing three (3) Council Members for two (2) year terms; and WHEREAS, it is hereby found and determined that notice of the election was duly given in the form, manner and time required by law, and said election was in all respects legally held and conducted in accordance with applicable laws of the State of Texas and the proceedings governing the holding of such elections; and WHEREAS, such canvass shows the following results: Early Votes Cast Election Day Votes Total Council Member Rick Rennhack Wayne Stoltenberg Carol K. Langdon Sean Kilbride Denton Tarrant Total Ballots Cast THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1: RECITALS FOUND TRUE. All of the recitals contained in the preamble of this ordinance are found to be true and are adopted as findings of fact and a part of this Town Council’s judgment. Ordinance 823 Page 2 of 2 SECTION 2: ELECTION CANVASSED AND DECLARED EFFECTIVE. It is further found and determined that the results of the election are as canvassed and tabulated in the preamble hereof and in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. The Town Council further finds the following: GENERAL ELECTION ___________ has been elected as Council Member to a term expiring May 2019 ___________ has been elected as Council Member to a term expiring May 2019 ___________ has been elected as Council Member to a term expiring May 2019 SECTION 3: TOWN SECRETARY TO RECORD ELECTION RESULTS. The Town Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to make the appropriate entries of information appearing in the tabulation of precinct results shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto in the election register maintained by the Town in accordance with provisions of Section 67.006 of the Election Code. SECTION 4: CITY STAFF TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO GIVE EFFECT. The Town Manager, Town Secretary, and Town Attorney are hereby authorized and instructed to take all actions necessary to give effect to this ordinance and the election, as provided by law. SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 11th DAY OF MAY 2017. APPROVED: ______________________________ Laura Wheat, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ _______________________________ Kelly Edwards, Town Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, Town Manager APPROVED: ______________________________ L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney Town Council Item # 4 – Oath of Office Town Council Item # 5 – Adjournment Regular Session