Minutes TC 11/06/1997 - Special SessionMINUTES OF SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
November 6, 1997.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a Special session Thursday,
November 6, 1997. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to
the public.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jim Carter Mayor
Edwin "Ed" Decker Council Member
Doug Glaspell Council Member
Kevin Carr Council Member
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Marshall Engelbeck Mayor Pro Tem
Susan H. McCabe Council Member
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Donna Welsh Town Manager
Karen Sadri Town Secretary
Gary Tomlin Reporter/Resident
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:05 a.m., noting a quorum was present.
INVOCATION:
An Invocation was given by Gary Tomlin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAG:
The pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was led by Karen Sadri, Town
Secretary.
TOWN COUNCIL TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS CANVASSING THE RETURNS, INCLUDING THE RETURNS OF EARLY
VOTING BALLOTS CAST IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 1997, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING WHETHER OR NOT A COMMISSION SHOULD BE
FORMED TO FRAME A NEW CHARTER, WHICH CHARTER, IF APPROVED,
WOULD GIVE HOME RULE STATUS TO THE TOWN, AND THE ELECTION FROM
THE TOWN AT LARGE OF A CHARTER COMMISSION CONSISTING OF FIFTEEN
(15) MEMBERS TO DRAFT THE CHARTER; AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF
CANVASS OF THE SAID SPECIAL ELECTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE:
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Mayor Carter read aloud the results of the election. Members of the Council reviewed tally
sheets and results sheets.
Council Member Decker moved to certify the election results. Council Member Glaspell
seconded; motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Carter called a meeting for the Home Rule Charter Commission after they take the Oath
of Office at the November 18, 1997 Council meeting.
ADJOURN:
Council Member Decker moved to adjourn at 7:13 a.m. Council Member Glaspell seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
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