HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/12/2005 - SpecialI HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Special Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of April 12, 2005, which were approved by the
City Council on April 19, 2005.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 19th day of April, 2005.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Kelly
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Javier Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Rex Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Special Council Meeting
April 12, 2005 - 11:00 a.m.
City Staff:
City Manager George K. Noe
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The Presentation of the Colors was led by the Corpus Christi Police Honor Guard, and the
National Anthem was sung by Mr. Andrew Moore.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Mayor Neal, and the invocation
was delivered by The Most Reverend Edmond Carmody, D.D., Bishop of Corpus Christi.
The Posting of the Colors was performed by the Corpus Christi Honor Guard.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council
and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Neal called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 29,
2005. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Neal referred to Item 2, declaring the results of the General Election held on April 2,
2005 to elect the Mayor and Council. City Secretary Chapa stated that the canvassing of the results
took place at 10:00 a.m. this morning, conducted by Mayor Pro Tem Kelly. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly
reported the Council randomly selected several precincts, and found the results to be accurate. Mr.
Noyola made a motion to accept the results of the canvass, seconded by Mr. Colmenero, and passed.
Mayor Neal congratulated the new Mayor and Council, who would be formally sworn in at 1:00 p.m.
today.
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2. ORDINANCE NO. 026218
Ordinance declaring the results of the General Election held on April 2, 2005 in the City of
Corpus Christi for the purpose of electing the Mayor and eight Council Members.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
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Mayor Pro Tem Kelly referred to Item 3, and presented Mayor Neal with a resolution
commemorating his public service as Mayor. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes
as follows:
3. RESOLUTION NO. 026219
Resolution commemorating the public service of Samuel L. Neal Jr. as Mayor, 1997-2005.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Kelly, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
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Mayor Neal referred to Item 4, outgoing Council Member speeches and presentations. City
Secretary Chapa recognized Council Member Javier Colmenero, who stated it had been a privilege
to represent the citizens of District 2 for the last seven and a half years. He thanked the City
Manager, the City Secretary, and staff for their assistance throughout his tenure. He also thanked
his family for supporting him during his years of public service. He urged the new Mayor and
Council to continue leading the city on its current course. Finally, he thanked the current Mayor and
Council for the good memories.
Individual members of the Council thanked Mr. Colmenero for his faithful public service.
On behalf of the City of Corpus Christi, Mayor -Elect Henry Garrett and City Manager Skip Noe
presented Mr. Colmenero with a plaque, and notified him that he would also be receiving a
decorative vase from a well-known local artist.
Mayor Neal also made an outgoing speech, in which he gave his heartfelt thanks to the many
supporters and friends who had assisted him throughout his eight-year tenure as Mayor. He also
thanked the many community leaders, public servants, and board and committee members he had
worked with throughout the years to improve the city. He expressed his gratitude to the current
Council for working together as a team to bring positive change to Corpus Christi. In addition, he
recognized City Manager Noe, City Secretary Chapa, and all city employees for making it possible
to live in an All -America City. He acknowledged Ms. Diana Garza and Ms. Yvonne Haag, who
served as his assistants during his tenure. He thanked the citizens of Corpus Christi for trusting him
to lead the city for four terms. Finally, he gave special thanks to his wife, Thetis, for her love and
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support.
Individual members of the Council thanked Mayor Neal for his distinctive public service and
his exceptional leadership throughout his eight-year term, characterized as a tremendous growth
period for the city.
City Secretary Chapa recognized two former Mayors who were in the audience, namely
Mayor Ronnie Sizemore and Mayor Ben McDonald. Mayor McDonald made a number of brief
remarks in honor of Mayor Neal.
City Secretary Chapa recognized Mr. George Antuna, Regional Director with the Office of
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. Mr. Antuna read a letter on behalf of Senator Hutchison, who
praised Mayor Neal for his leadership and vision on key issues affecting the city.
On behalf of the city, Mayor -Elect Henry Garrett and City Manager Skip Noe presented
Mayor Neal with a plaque and a sculpture by Mr. Kent Ullberg, a well-known local artist.
Mayor Neal presented his wife, Thetis, with a dozen yellow roses to thank her for her love
and support.
A benediction was delivered by Reverend J. Keith Wyatt of the First United Methodist
Church. Mayor Neal announced that a reception would be held immediately following the Council
meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the
special Council meeting at 12:08 p.m. on April 12, 2005.
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