Austin's Board Refresh; Nuclear Energy Debate
- City leaders filled dozens of positions on various city boards and commissions, covering areas from arts and building standards to environmental protection.
- New members were appointed to key bodies including the Water/Wastewater Commission, Cable Commission (which planned to expand soon), and a new Downtown Revitalization Task Force.
- A significant moment occurred during appointments to the Electric Utility Commission, where Mayor McClellan voiced dissent, stating the council was intentionally removing "pro-nuclear" energy members, signaling a shift in future energy policy discussions.
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CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Special Called Meeting October 12, 1981 3:00 p.m. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor McClellan presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Absent: None Mayor McClellan noted that Council would 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; and after such closed or executive session, any final action, decision or vote with regard to any matter considered in the closed or executive session would be made in open session, should such action, decision or vote be necessary. The Council reconvened at 5:30 p.m. to make the following appointments to City Boards and Commissions: Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council approve the Board and Commission appointments as follows: ARTS COMMISSION: All terms to expire October 1, 1983 Cheryl Jefferson dance Al Golden drama Paul Foreman literature Paul Leche museums Maurice Coats visual arts Melvin Wade folk art BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION: Term to expire June 1, 1983 Willo Hardin low income tenant CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1981 ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Term to expire July 1, 1982 Roy Wilson ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD: Terms to expire July 1, 1982. David Gurss Michele "Missy" Mandell PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: Term to expire June 1, 1982. Conrad Fath navigational expertise RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION: All terms to expire July 1, 1983. James Butler Daniel Brody William Murray CITIZEN'S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION: Term to expire January 1, 1982. Bruce Blackwell MANPOWER ADVISORY PLANNING COUNCIL: All terms to expire September 30, 1982. Charles Garner vocational education David Brown labor Fannie Ussery Public Assistance Agency John Greer employment Jimmy Snell business Norman Minter citizen - Steve Currier handicapped Albert Fairweather citizen PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL: Terms to expire October 1, 1982 Jackie St. Clair labor Nella Trisdale education COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN: Terms to expire June 30, 1982. Hortensia Palomares Sylvia Little MH/MR BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Terms to expire September 30, 1983. Dr. Theodore Dake Dr. Lenora Waters CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASOctober 12, 1981 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Urdy Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Mullen left the meeting before the vote was taken. WATER/WASTEWATER COMMISSION: Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council appoint the following people to the Water/Wastewater Commission, with members drawing for terms: Charles Dunn Terry Kahn Dr. Kent Butler Maury Hood Gerald Oliver Leda Roselle The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Mullen left the meeting before the vote was taken. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council appoint Judy Ford to the Water/Wastewater Commission, drawing for terms with the other appointees. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Present but not voting: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Absent: Councilmember Mullen left the meeting before the vote was taken. CABLE COMMISSION: Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council appoint the following people to the Cable Commission, noting that the original ordinance would be amended on October 15, 1981 to include two additional voting members and two additional non-voting ex-officio members: (effective October 15, 1981) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 12, 1981 Claire Korioth Jane Wells Brian Godinez Hoyt Purvis Dan Bullock Tommie Wyatt Brenda Trainor Art Shearer Mariann Wizard Larry Waterhouse Jack Hopper Ronald Wilcox Mark Yudof Nan McRaven (ex-officio/county) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Mullen left the meeting before the vote was taken. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION TASK FORCE: Motion Councilmember Duncan moved that the Council appoint the following people to the Downtown Revitalization Task Force: Frank Jackson Ari Wright Alex Pope Sonia Ashworth Phil Conard Alan Taniguchi Linda Lewis The motion, seconded by Councilmember Urdy, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Duncan, Goodman, Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Deuser Noes: Mayor McClellan Absent: Councilmember Mullen left the meeting before the vote was taken. ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION: Motion Councilmember Duncan moved that the Council appoint the following people to the Electric Utility Commission with all terms expiring July 1, 1983: Frank Cooksey William "Peck" Young Sam Graham Merle Moden The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan Noes: Mayor McClellan Absent: Councilmember Mullen, left the meeting before the vote was taken. • _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- October 12, 1981. Mayor McClellan noted that "for the record" she wanted it stated that she was not questioning the integrity of the persons appointed by the Council, but that this Council was deliberately removing all "pro NUKE" members from the Electric Utility Commission and therefore she would vote 'no". ADJOURNED Council adjourned its meeting at 6:00 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED Code Clellan Ara Mons City Clerk Mayor