MINUTES
Special
Meeting - Board of Trustees
In accordance
with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of
Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees of the Austin Community College
District convened in public session on Monday, March 21, 2005, at 6:07 p.m. in
the Board Room (201) of the Highland Business Center of Austin Community
College located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road,
Austin, Texas, with the following members present: Dr. Barbara P. Mink,
Chair/Presiding Officer; Mr. John F. Hernandez, Board Vice Chair; Dr. Lillian
J. Davis; Mr. John F. Hernandez; Mr. Allen H. Kaplan; Ms. Nan McRaven; Mr. Rafael Quintanilla; Mr. Jeffrey Richard; and
Dr. John Worley.
It is further found and
determined that in accordance with the policies and orders of this Board, the
notice of this meeting has been posted and return thereof made pursuant to the
terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code, and there has been full compliance with the terms and
provisions of said act, including the timely posting of the subjects of this
meeting.
Approval of
Resolution Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of the
Chair
Mink introduced the item and Ms. Linda Young, Special Assistant to the
President for Governmental and Community Relations, called attention the precinct-by-precinct
returns of the
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ACC PROPOSITION 202 of 202
Precincts Reporting |
Early Voting |
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Election Day |
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Total Vote |
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FOR: |
19,608 |
79.08% |
32,339 |
79.59% |
51,947 |
79.39% |
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AGAINST: |
5,188 |
20.92% |
8,294 |
20.41% |
13,482 |
20.61% |
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Total Votes
Counted in this Race: |
24,796 |
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40,633 |
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65,429 |
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Trustees Rivera moved and Lillian
Davis seconded that:
MOTION: The Board of Trustees approve
an Order Canvassing the Returns, Declaring the Results of the
VOTE: The motion passed on a unanimous vote of 9-0.
FOR: Lillian J. Davis, John F. Hernandez, Allen H.
Kaplan, Nan McRaven, Barbara P. Mink, Rafael
Quintanilla, Jeffrey Richard, Veronica Rivera, and John Worley.
AGAINST: None.
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AN ORDER CANVASSING THE RETURNS,
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
OF THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
AND
ANNEXING
THE
STATE OF
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On this the 16th day of May, 2005, the Board of Trustees of the Austin Community College District (“ACC”) convened in regular session, open to the public at the ACC District Administrative Offices, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas, with a quorum present, and among other proceedings had by said Board of Trustees was the following:
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2005, the Special Election was held to annex for junior college purposes only, that portion of the City of Austin not presently included in the Austin Community College District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed and investigated all matters pertaining to this election, including the calling, notices, election officers, holding, and reports thereof under the Joint Election Agreement with Manor Independent School District, the City of Austin and the City of Jonestown; and
WHEREAS, the Board hereby canvasses the returns of this election, at which the proposed annexation of that portion of the City of Austin not presently included in the District was submitted to all resident, qualified voters of the District and was submitted to all resident qualified voters of that portion of the City of Austin not included within the existing boundaries of ACC for their vote thereupon; and
WHEREAS, the Board has diligently inquired into the poll lists and the official election returns which were duly and lawfully made to the Board by the judges and clerks holding and conducting such election; the poll lists and the official election returns showing separately the votes cast in the election; and
WHEREAS, from these returns, the Board hereby finds that the
following votes were cast in the Elections by voters who were resident,
qualified voters of the District and that portion of the City of
ANNEXING FOR JUNIOR COLLEGE PURPOSES
ONLY,
THAT PORTION OF THE CITY OF
THAT IS NOT PRESENTLY INCLUDED WITHIN
THE CURRENTLY EXISTING BOUNDAIRES OF
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
VOTES CAST FOR 51,947
VOTES CAST AGAINST 13,482
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ACCORDINGLY FOUND, DECLARED, ORDERED,
AND RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT THAT:
SECTION 1. The Board officially finds, determines, and declares that the election was duly and properly conducted, that proper legal notice of such election was duly given in the English language and the Spanish language (to the extent required by law), that proper election officers were duly appointed prior to the election, that the election was duly and legally held, that all resident, qualified voters of the District and that all resident, qualified voters of that portion of the City of Austin not presently included in the District were permitted to vote at the election, that due returns of the results of the election had been made and delivered, and that the Board has duly canvassed such returns, all in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and of the United States of America, and the resolution calling the election.
SECTION 2. The Board officially finds and
determines that the vote to annex the portion of the City of
SECTION 3. The Board hereby declares the territory of
the City of
SECTION 4. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Order for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the Board.
SECTION 5. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Order is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Order, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code.
SECTION 6. This Order shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage and it is so resolved.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED, this the 16th day of May, 2005.
AUSTIN
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
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Barbara
Mink, Chair, Board of Trustees
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Jeffrey Richard, Secretary, Board of Trustees
(DISTRICT SEAL)
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Trustees Rafael Quintanilla
moved and Veronica Rivera seconded that:
MOTION: The Board of Trustees
approve Annexation for Junior College Purposes Only that Portion of the City of
Austin Not Presently Included in the Austin Community College District.
VOTE: The motion passed on a unanimous vote of 9-0.
FOR: Lillian J. Davis, John F. Hernandez, Allen H.
Kaplan, Nan McRaven, Barbara P. Mink, Rafael
Quintanilla, Jeffrey Richard, Veronica Rivera, and John Worley.
AGAINST: None.
Trustees discussed the success of the
referendum and expressed appreciation to all individuals who assisted in the
successful election. The Board also
recognized Neil Vickers, Director of Finance and Budgeting, who found the
language to make the referendum possible.
Discussion and
Possible Action on Search Process for and/or Appointment of Replacement of
College President
Chair Mink introduced the
item.
Trustees Nan McRaven
moved and Lillian Davis seconded that that the Board of Trustees take from the table
a motion made at the May 2, 2005, Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees:
Motion: Dr. Stephen Kinslow
be the sole finalist for the President of
Recess
The
Board of Trustees of Austin Community recessed into Executive Session at
Reconvene
The
Board of Trustees of Austin Community College reconvened in public session at
Discussion and
Possible Action on Search Process for and/or Appointment of Replacement of
College President
Trustee Veronica Rivera moved and
Jeffrey Richard seconded that:
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: The Board of Trustees postpone
action on this item until the next Regular Board meeting to continue feedback and
get additional testimony from the community.
Trustees discussed the Substitute
Motion.
VOTE: The motion failed on a vote of 5-4.
FOR:
Allen Kaplan, Jeffrey Richard, Veronica Rivera, and John Worley.
AGAINST: Lillian Davis, John Hernandez,
Trustee Rafael Quintanilla requested
a Friendly Amendment to the Main Motion.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Add as a last sentence to the Main
Motion: “The process of launching the
actual advertisement for a President would start on
Trustees
MAIN
MOTION WITH FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Dr.
Stephen Kinslow be the sole
finalist for the President of
Trustees
discussed the motion.
VOTE: The Main Motion, as amended, passed on a vote
of 5-4.
FOR:
Lillian Davis, John Hernandez, Barbara Mink,
AGAINST: Allen Kaplan, Jeffrey Richard, Veronica
Rivera, and John Worley.
Dr.
Kinslow stated that he was completely committed to
Having
no motion before the Board, the
Approved By
Jeffrey
K. Richard