MIN CC 05/04/1984MINUTES OF THE HUNTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1984 IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
LOCATED AT 1212 AVENUE M IN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, COUNTY OF WALKER, TEXAS AT 12:00 NOON.
The Council met in regular session with the following members present:
Members absent:
William V. Nash, Mayor
Murray A. Brown
Larry Corley
Stephen E. Davis
Bill Hodges
Percy Howard, Jr.
Jerry L. Dowling
Jane Monday
The meeting was called to order by the Honorable William V. Nash, Mayor. The invocation was presented by
Councilmember Percy Howard, Jr.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION 84 -9*
CANVASS THE RESULTS OF THE RECOUNT COMMITTEE
AND THE RESULTS OF THE APRIL 28, T984 RUNOFF ELECTION
The Councilmembers then reviewed the returns from the Runoff Election between 0. Eugene Barrett and Jim
Carter as well as the results of the Ballot Recount Committee. The Recount Committee recounted all of the
ballots on May 4, 1984. Councilmember Hodges made the motion to approve of the results of both the runoff
election and the recount committee, which proved to be the same and indicated only a two vote difference between
0. Eugene Barrett and Jim Carter, with 0. Eugene Barrett receiving 446 and Jim Carter receiving 444 votes in the
runoff election. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion to accept the results. All were in favor and the
motion passed unanimously. Mayor Nash noted then that 0. Eugene Barrett is to be congratulated on winning the
election to Councilmember at- large, Position 1, succeeding Larry Corley. (See page 410 for results tabulation.)
ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE
The City Secretary, Ruth DeShaw, then administered to 0. Eugene Barrett, the official Oath of Office and
issued to him his Certificate of Election.
A FAREWELL TO COUNCILMEMBER LARRY CORLEY
Mayor Nash explained to Dr. Barrett that the Council finds it difficult to tell "Larry" good bye. Mayor
Nash noted, however, he was sure Larry will continue to work with the Council and he expressed his hope that he
will come back to visit. He noted the Council will miss him.
A WELCOME TO COUNCILMEMBER GENE BARRETT
Mayor Nash then welcomed Dr. Barrett to the Council and acknowledged that he has had a long and hard fight
to obtain the seat, but surmised that perhaps this will make the victory that much sweeter. He noted the Council
is very pleased to have Dr. Barrett working with them.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - -GENE PIPES
May 8, 1984 - -No Council Meeting -- Mr. Pipes noted the Council will not meet next week.
May 15, 1984 -- Next Meeting -- Mr. Pipes noted the next formal regular meeting of the Council will be on
May 15 at 7:00 P.M.
Water Tower Project -- The Council was advised that the new two million gallon elevated water tower
is progressing rapidly now and he encouraged the Council to drive by to look
at it.
DESIGNATION OF MAYOR'S REPRESENTATIVE IN HIS ABSENCE
PENDING FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Plash noted that a new Mayor Pro Tem will be appointed on May 15, 1984, but until that time, and during
his absence from the City prior to then, he wished to designate one of the Councilmembers to serve as his repre-
sentative, to serve in whatever capacity might be required during his absence. He then designated Councilmember
Bill Hodges, the senior - tenured member of Council, to represent him during this time.
COUNCIL ACTION 1
Gene Barrett -- Expressed his appreciation to the Council for making him feel so welcome at City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
ctfully sub fitted,
Ruth DeShaw, City Se • a ary
May 4, 1984
*Caption of Resolution is as follows: Resolution No. 84 -9
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL RUNOFF MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
ON THE 28TH DAY OF APRIL, 1984, FOR THE PURPOSE QF ELECTING ONE COUNCILMEMBER FROM THE AT -LARGE POSITION ONE;
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION; FINDING THAT NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION WAS DULY AND PROPERLY GIVEN AND
THAT SAID ELECTION WAS PROPERLY HELD AND RETURNS THEREOF MADE BY THE PROPER OFFICIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
LAWS OF THE STATE.
CANDIDATES/
POSITION
Position 1
Jim Carter
0. Eugene Barrett
CHART OF RESULTS
APRIL 28 CITY OFFICER RUNOFF ELECTION - -1984
"and Recount"
VilfErgr ITV'PRECIWCTS` --
101 102 105 201 202 206 301 401
FINAL RESIT-7—
Total % of
Votes Total
56 114 19 60 66 58 24 47
35 137 23 81 59 34 46 31
Polling Place Location Precinct Number Total Votes Cast % of Total in Election(.)
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Fire Station No. 2 101 -- 91 10.2%
Courthouse - 102 252 28.3%
First Baptist Church 105 - - - - - -- 42 4.7%
Holiday Inn - -- 201 141 15.8%
First Presbyterian Church -- 202 126 14.1%
Pine Bluff Missionary Baptist
Church 206 - 92 10.3%
Emancipation Park Building - 301 - 70 7.8%
Goree Unit Recreation Center 401 78 8.8%
Total Number of Voters Voting in this Election: 890
Total Registered Voters in City (estimated): 7,006
% Voted: 12.7%
RECORD OF BALLOT SERIAL NUMBERS USED IN THIS ELECTION
Ballot Serial Numbers ranged from 0001 through 3000
Serial Numbers
0001 -0105
0106 -0400
0401 -0900
0901 -1100
1101 -1500
1501 -1900
1901 -2200
2201 -2600
2601 -3000
How Used
Absentee Voting
Precinct 101
Precinct 102
Precinct 105
Precinct 201
Precinct 202
Precinct 206
Precinct 301
Precinct 401
444 49.9%
446 50.1%