February 25, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Special Called Council Meeting February 25, 1980 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street Mayor McClellan called the meeting to order and noted that Mayor Pro Tem Mullen and Councilman Cooke were absent. Roll Call: Present: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino, Goodman Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmember Cooke Mayor McClellan stated that this was a Special Called Meeting for the purpose of canvassing the returns of the February 23, 1980 bond election. The following precincts were then reviewed: Councilman Goodman Mayor McClellan Councilwoman Himmelblau Councilman Snell Councilwoman Himmelblau Councilman Goodman Councilwoman Himmelblau Precinct 254 - Okay Precinct 255 Okay Precinct 256 - Okay Absentee Okay Precinct 421 - Okay Precinct 257 It was noted there was a discrepancy of one ballot. Precinct 422 - Okay Precinct 322 - Okay Precinct 323 - Okay Precinct 324 Okay Precinct 325 - Okay Precinct 423 It was noted there was a discrepancy of one ballot. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- February 25, 1980 Mr. Jimmy Barho, Presiding Judge, Central Counting Station, stated that his records showed 137 counted and 137 tabulated. Mayor McClellan Precinct 145 It was noted that the Election Judge did not fill in the totals. GUESTS FROM MASERU, LESOTHO INTRODUCED At that point in the meeting, Mayor McClellan called upon Mrs. Bertha Means, who had been working with the Sister City Program, to introduce the guests from Maseru, Lesotho, Austin's Sister City in Southern Africa. Mrs. Means introduced Dr. Edith M. Thahane, wife of His Excellency T. T. Thahane and three representatives of the Lesotho National Development Corporation who were in Austin to continue promoting the Sister City Program and to explore the possibilities of getting Austin and other Texas businessmen to invest in Lesotho. She then thanked the Austin Chamber of Commerce, particularly Vic Mathias, who had worked with Mr. Ed Hill, Vice President, Austin Maseru Sister City Committee. Mrs. Means next introduced His Excellency T. T. Thahane, Ambassador from the kingdom of Lesotho. Ambassador Thahane spoke briefly before the Council and stressed the need for better understanding and appreciation of different populations. He hoped that through the Sister Cities Program that the people of Austin and Maseru could get to know each other better and build a firmer basis for appreciating each other. Mayor McClellan extended a special welcome to the visitors and stated that Austin was honored to have such guests. Councilman Snell stated that he looked forward to making a trip to Lesotho. CANVASSING RESUMED Councilman Snell Councilman Goodman Precinct 320 It was noted that there was a discrepancy of one ballot. Precinct 424 Okay - Precinct 426 Okay Precinct 427 Okay - Precinct 433 - Okay Precinct 434 - Okay Mayor McClellan extended a special thanks to City staff for conducting the election, particularly the Data Systems Department, the City Clerk's Office and the Public Information Office. • _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 25, 1980 Councilman Trevino Councilman Trevino Councilman Goodman Precinct 335 Okay Precinct 329 It was noted that the Ballot and Seal Certificate erroneously showed that it was for Precinct 325, but while the Poll List showed Precinct 329. Mr. Barho indi- cated that the Judge had made a hand- written error. There also was a dis- crepancy of one vote between the Poll List and the tally. Precinct 437 Okay Precinct 438 Okay Precinct 439 Okay Motion Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution verifying the results of the Special Municipal Election held February 23, 1980. The Motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Snell, Noes: None Trevino Absent: Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen BOND PROPOSITIONS PROPOSITION NUMBER 1 "THE ISSUANCE OF $9,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PARK BONDS" FOR AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST PROPOSITION NUMBER 2 "THE ISSUANCE OF $4,485,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION HOSPITAL, HEALTH AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PARKING FACILITY BONDS" FOR AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST 19,533 votes 11,179 votes 30, 712 votes 15,026 votes 15,399 votes 30,425 votes CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 25, 1980 PROPOSITION NUMBER 3 "THE ISSUANCE OF $310,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION HEALTH CENTER BUILDING BONDS" FOR AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST 16,828 votes 13,570 votes 30,398 votes PROPOSITION NUMBER 4 "THE ISSUANCE OF $370,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER BUILDING BONDS" FOR AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST 15,727 votes 14,571 votes 30,298 votes PROPOSITION NUMBER 5 "THE ISSUANCE OF $4,445,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION POLICE AND COURTS BUILDING BONDS" FOR 15,160 votes AGAINST 15,131 votes TOTAL VOTES CAST 30,291 votes PROPOSITION NUMBER 6 "THE ISSUANCE OF $435,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION POLICE VEHICLE IMPOUND- MENT SERVICE FACILITY BONDS" FOR 12,991 votes AGAINST 17,221 votes TOTAL VOTES CAST 30,212 votes -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 25, 1980 PROPOSITION NUMBER 7 "THE ISSUANCE OF $4,610,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION RAILROAD STREET CROSSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENT BONDS" FOR AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST 19,668 votes 10,797 votes 30,465 votes PROPOSITION NUMBER 8 "THE ISSUANCE OF $4,565,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT BONDS" FOR 14,167 votes AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST PROPOSITION NUMBER 9 "THE ISSUANCE OF $50,440 REVENUE BONDS FOR WATERWORKS SYSTEM EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS" 16,206 votes 30,373 votes FOR AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST PROPOSITION NUMBER 10 7,945 votes 22,862 votes 30,807 votes "THE ISSUANCE OF $34,390,000 REVENUE BONDS FOR SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS" FOR 7,985 votes AGAINST 22,801 votes TOTAL VOTES CAST 30,786 votes • • CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 25, 1980 PROPOSITION NUMBER 11 "THE ISSUANCE OF $18,315,000 REVENUE BONDS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER SYSTEM EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS" FOR AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST ATTEST: ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned at 10:31 a.m. Monive City Clerk 11,689 votes 18,657 votes 30,346 votes APPROVED Mayor =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Special Called Meeting February 25, 1980 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor McClellan presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino Absent: Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen Mayor McClellan stated that this was a Special Called Meeting for the purpose of canvassing the returns of the February 23, 1980 bond election. The following precincts were then reviewed: Councilmember Goodman Precinct 254 Okay Precinct 255 Okay Precinct 265 Okay Mayor McClellan Absentee Okay Councilmember Himmelblau Precinct 421 Okay Councilmember Snell Precinct 257 It was noted that - there was a discrepancy of one ballot. Councilmember Himmelblau Precinct 422 - Okay Councilmember Goodman Precinct 322 - Okay Precinct 323 Okay Precinct 324 Okay Precinct 325 Okay February 25, 1980 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmember Himmelblau Precinct 423 It was noted that there was a discrepancy of one ballot. Mr. Jimmy Barho, Presiding Judge, Central Counting Station, stated that his records showed 137 counted and 137 tabulated. Mayor McClellan Precinct 145 It was noted that the Election Judge did not fill in the totals. GUESTS FROM MASERU, LESOTHO INTRODUCED At that point in the meeting, Mayor McClellan called upon Mrs. Bertha Means, who had been working with the Sister City program, to introduce guests from Maseru, Lesotho, Austin's Sister City in Southern Africa. Mrs. Means introduced Dr. Edith M. Thahane, wife of His Excellency T.T. Thahane and three representatives of the Lesotho National Development Corporation who were in Austin to continue promoting the Sister City program and to explore the possibilities of getting Austin and other Texas businessmen to invest in Lesotho. She then thanked the Austin Chamber of Commerce, particularly Vic Mathias, who had worked with Mr. Ed Hill, Vice President, Austin Maseru Sister City Committee. Mrs. Means next introduced his Excellency T.T. Thahane, Ambassador from the kingdom of Lesotho. Ambassador Thahane spoke briefly before the Council and stressed the need for better understanding and appreciation of different populations. He hoped that through the Sister Cities program that the people of Austin and Maseru could get to know each other better and build a firmer basis for appreciating each other. Mayor McClellan extended a special welcome to the visitors and stated that Austin was honored to have such guests. Lesotho. Councilmember Snell stated that he looked forward to making a trip to Councilmember Snell Counci Imember Goodman CANVASSING RESUMED Precinct 320 It was noted that there was a discrepancy of one ballot. Precinct 424 Okay Precinct 426 Okay Precinct 427 Okay Precinct 433 Okay Precinct 434 Okay _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 25, 1980. Mayor McClellan extended a special thanks to City staff for conducting the election, particularly the Data Systems Department, the City Clerk's office and the Public Information Office. Councilmember Trevino Councilmember Trevino Precinct 335 Okay - Precinct 329 It was noted that the Ballot and Seal Certificate erroneously showed that it was for Precinct 325, while the Poll List showed Precinct 329. Mr. Barho indicated that the Judge had made a handwritten error. There also was a discrepancy of one vote between the Poll List and the tally. Councilmember Goodman Precinct 437 Precinct 438 Precinct 439 - - - Okay Okay Okay Motion Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution verifying the results of the Special Municipal Election held February 23, 1980. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen BOND PROPOSITIONS PROPOSITION NUMBER 1 "THE ISSUANCE OF $9,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PARK BONDS" FOR AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST PROPOSITION NUMBER 2 "THE ISSUANCE OF $4,485,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION HOSPITAL, HEALTH AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PARKING FACILITY BONDS" FOR AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST 19,533 votes 11,179 votes 30,712 votes 15,026 votes 15,399 votes 30,425 votes February 25, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PROPOSITION NUMBER 3 "THE ISSUANCE OF $310,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION HEALTH CENTER BUILDING BONDS" FOR AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST 16,828 votes 13,570 votes 30,398 votes PROPOSITION NUMBER 4 "THE ISSUANCE OF $379,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER BUILDING BONDS" FOR AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST 15,727 votes 14,571 votes 30,298 votes PROPOSITION NUMBER 5 "THE ISSUANCE OF $4,445,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION POLICE AND COURTS BUILDING BONDS" FOR 15,160 votes AGAINST 15,131 votes TOTAL VOTES CAST 30,291 votes PROPOSITION NUMBER 6 "THE ISSUANCE OF $435,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION POLICE VEHICLE IMPOUND- MENT SERVICE FACILITY BONDS" FOR 12,991 votes AGAINST 17,221 votes TOTAL VOTES CAST 30,212 votes _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 25, 1980 PROPOSITION NUMBER 7 "THE ISSUANCE OF $4,610,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION RAILROAD STREET CROSSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENT BONDS" FOR AGA INST TOTAL VOTES CAST 19,668 votes 10,797 votes 30,465 votes PROPOSITION NUMBER 8 "THE ISSUANCE OF $4,565,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT BONDS" FOR 14,167 votes AGAINST 16,206 votes TOTAL VOTES CAST 30,373 votes PROPOSITION NUMBER 9 "THE ISSUANCE OF $50,440,000 REVENUE BONDS FOR WATERWORKS SYSTEM EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS" FOR 7,945 votes AGA INST 22,862 votes TOTAL VOTES CAST 30,807 votes PROPOSITION NUMBER 10 "THE ISSUANCE OF $34,390,000 REVENUE BONDS FOR SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS" FOR 7,985 votes AGA INST 22,801 votes TOTAL VOTES CAST 30,786 votes • _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 25, 1980 PROPOSITION NUMBER 11 "THE ISSUANCE OF $18,315,000 REVENUE BONDS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER SYSTEM EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS" FOR AGAINST TOTAL VOTES CAST ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned at 10:31 A.Μ. APPROVED C Mayor ATTEST: Praca Momor City Clerk 11,689 votes 18,657 votes 30,346 votes _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin will be held on the 27thday of February, 1980, at 5:30 P.M. Wednesday, in the City of Austin's Electric Building Auditorium, 301 West Avenue in Austin, Texas, for the following purpose: Publicly announce that during the meeting the Council will convene in a closed or executive session authorized by Section 2, Paragraphs (e), (f) and (g) of Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated. ATTEST: ace Momse City Clerk Col Mayor City of Austin, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service and such notice, and consent and agree that said City Council shall meet at the time and the place therein named, and for the purpose thereinstated. H John Trevins. fr. Bithy Himmel Mullen ATTEST: Trace Grace Momse De Cooke City Clerk