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City of Stephenville - City Council
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017 — 5:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Stephenville, Texas, convened on May 16, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., in the
Council Chambers at Stephenville City Hall, 298 West Washington Street, for the purpose of a Regular
Council Meeting, with the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting, giving the date, time,
place and subject thereof, having been posted as prescribed by Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's
Texas Codes Annotated, with the following members present, to wit:
Mayor
Jerry K. Weldon II
Mayor Pro-Tem
Alan Nix
Council members
Mark McClinton
Brady Pendleton
Rhett Harrison
Sherry Zachery
Jerry Warren
Absent
Carla Trussell
Doug Svien
Others Attending Allen L. Barnes, City Administrator
Randy Thomas, City Attorney
Cindy L. Stafford, City Secretary
Call to Order. The meeting of the Stephenville City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, by Mayor Weldon.
II. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2017-R-14 Recognizingthe Stephenville High School
2017 4A State Champion Theatre Team
Mayor Weldon recognized the 2017 Stephenville High School 4A State Champion theatre
Team and coaches who were present. He congratulated them and presented to them a
resolution, attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes.
MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Alan Nix, to approve Resolution No. 2017-R-15.
MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
III. Canvass Election Results of May 6, 2017 City Election and Consider Passing Resolution No.
2015-R-15
Mayor Weldon appointed Brady Pendleton, Alan Nix, and Jerry Warren to oversee the
canvass of the votes from the May 6, 2017 election. The committee recessed to canvass the
votes, then returned with their findings.
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MOTION by Brady Pendleton, second by Alan Nix, to approve Resolution 2017-R-15.
MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
IV. Oath of Office of Newly Elected Council Members
City Secretary, Cindy Stafford, administered the oath of office to Mark McClinton, Place 1;
Rhett Harrison, Place 5; and Sherry Zachery, Place 7.
Mayor Weldon congratulated the newly elected council members and offered each the
opportunity to speak.
Mark McClinton thanked his supporters and congratulated Nick Robinson on a well -run
campaign. McClinton said he will work as hard as he can to fairly represent everyone.
Rhett Harrison thanked the voters who appreciated his common sense message. He
thanked his mother, Betty Harrison; son, Rob; and wife, Tessa. He specifically mentioned
Jimmy Walker, campaign treasurer. He thanked those members of the council who
supported him. He thanked the Wallace Family for their friendship and dedication over the
years.
Sherry Zachery thanked her supporters and all the volunteers who contributed to her
successful campaign. Zachery encouraged citizens to get involved with local government.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Weldon opened a public hearing. Jeremy Allen reported thatthe Planningand Zoning
Commission voted unanimously to approve this rezone.
A. Consider Case No. RZ2017-001 request to rezone from Industrial District (1) to Multiple
Family Residential District (R-3), Lots 2 and 3, Block 28, Frey First Addition, located at
370 Park Street, City of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas
Speaking in Favor of Rezoning: Joseph Hansen, representing Serenity Builders, LLC, stated
that he plans to construct a single-family residence on this lot.
Speaking in Opposition to Rezoning: No one.
Mayor Weldon closed the public hearing.
B. Consider Adopting Ordinance No. 2017-0-05 rezoning from Industrial District (1) to
Multiple Family Residential District (R-3), Lots 2 and 3, Block 28, Frey First Addition,
located at 370 Park Street, City of Stephenville, Erath County, Texas
MOTION by Mark McClinton, second by Brady Pendleton, to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-0-
05. MOTION CARRIED by unanimous vote.
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VI. Review procedures for appointing council committees and electing a mayor pro tem
Mayor Weldon asked council members to submit their choices for committee assignment
preferences. Committee appointments and mayor pro tem will be considered at the June 6th
council meeting.
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION. At 6:02 p.m., Mayor Weldon recessed the open portion of the
meeting, and council went into executive session In compliance with the provisions of the
Texas Open Meetings Law, Subchapter O, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, in accordance with Sec. 551.074 Personnel Matters (a)(1) to deliberate the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a
public officer or employee —City Secretary Position
Council reconvened in open session at 6:47 p.m.
Vill. Action taken on matters discuss in executive session (if necessary) No action was taken by
council.
IX. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.Jaa
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Jer K. Mclon II, Mayor
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