MINUTES
Special
Meeting and Work Session – 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, May 19, 2008, at 6:10 p.m. in the Board Room (201) of
the Highland Business Center of the Austin Community College District located
at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas, with the following members
present: Mr. John F. Hernandez, Chair/Presiding Officer; Dr. James W. McGuffee,
Board Secretary; Mr. Allen H. Kaplan; Barbara P. Mink; Mr. Rafael Quintanilla;
Mr. Jeffrey Richard [arrived at 6:25 p.m.]; and Ms. Veronica Rivera. Trustee Lillian J. Davis and Board Vice Chair
Nan McRaven were absent from the meeting.
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.
Items for
Discussion and Possible Action
Agenda Item
8453
A Resolution
Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of the
Chair Hernandez introduced the item and Ms. Linda
Young, Special Assistant to the President for Governmental and Community
Relations provided information concerning the revised Resolution which
states:
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Section 2, No
majority of the resident, qualified voters of the Austin Community College
District voted in Place 1 for any candidate.
Harrison Keller timely withdrew his candidacy on
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Section 3, A
majority of the resident, qualified voters of the Austin Community College
District voted in Place 2 for candidate John-Michael Cortez. And John-Michael Cortez is hereby elected.
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Section 4, A
majority of the resident qualified voters of the Austin Community College
District voted in place 3 for Nan McRaven.
Nan McRaven is hereby elected.
Ms. Young called attention to the Election Voting
Result Totals for Places 1, 2, and 3.
Trustees
Allen Kaplan moved and Veronica Rivera seconded that:
MOTION: The Board of Trustees approve the Resolution
to Canvass and Declare Elections Results for the
VOTE: The motion passed on a unanimous vote of 6-0.
FOR: John Hernandez, Allen Kaplan, James McGuffee,
Barbara Mink, Rafael Quintanilla, and Veronica Rivera.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Trustees Lillian Davis,
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A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS
AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MAY 10 2008,
GENERAL ELECTION, PLACES ONE, TWO AND THREE
OF THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees ("Board") of the Austin Community College District (“District”) called a General Election to be held on May 10, 2008, for the purpose of electing trustees to serve six-year terms for places one (1), two (2) and three (3); 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 Agreements with Travis County and Williamson County; and
WHEREAS, the Board hereby
canvasses the returns of this election, at which there was submitted to all
resident, qualified electors of the District who also reside within
TRUSTEE, PLACE 1: Tim Mahoney
Harrison Keller
Michael Reid
TRUSTEE, PLACE 2: John-Michael Cortez
TRUSTEE, PLACE 3:
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
election by voters who were resident, qualified voters in
TRUSTEE, PLACE 1: Tim Mahoney Harrison Keller
Election Day Votes 7,783 5,536
Early Votes 6,175 3,969
TOTAL VOTES CAST 13,958 9,505
Michael Reid
Election Day Votes 2,571
Early Votes 2,726
TOTAL VOTES CAST 5,297
TRUSTEE, PLACE 2: John-Michael Cortez
Election Day Votes 11,704
Early Votes 10,047
TOTAL VOTES CAST 21,751
TRUSTEE, PLACE 3:
Election Day Votes 12,084
Early Votes 10,416
TOTAL VOTES CAST 22,500
NOW, THEREFORE, it is accordingly found, declared, 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 in Travis County and Williamson County 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 orders calling the election.
SECTION 2. No majority of the resident, qualified voters of the Austin Community College District voted in Place 1 for any candidate. Harrison Keller timely withdrew his candidacy on May 15, 2008. Pursuant to Texas Election Code, section 145.095, Tim Mahoney is considered elected. And Tim Mahoney is hereby elected.
SECTION 3. A majority of the resident, qualified voters of the Austin Community College District voted in Place 2 for candidate John-Michael Cortez. And John-Michael Cortez is hereby elected.
SECTION 4. A majority of the resident, qualified voters of the Austin Community College District voted in Place3 for Nan McRaven. Nan McRaven is hereby elected.
SECTION 5. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the Board.
SECTION 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution 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 Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code.
SECTION 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage and it is so resolved.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED, this the 19th day of May, 2008.
AUSTIN
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
John Hernandez, Chair, Board of Trustees
ATTEST:
James McGuffee, Secretary, Board of Trustees
(DISTRICT
SEAL)
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Agenda Item 8454
Resolution to Canvass and Declare Election Results of
May 10, 2008, Board of Trustees Special Election for Place 5
Chair Hernandez introduced
the item and Ms Linda Young provided information concerning the Resolution to
fill the unexpired term of Rafael Quintanilla:
Ms. Young called attention
to the Election Voting Result Totals for Place 5.
Trustees
Rafael Quintanilla moved and Barbara P. Mink seconded that:
MOTION: The Board of Trustees approve the Resolution
to Canvass and Declare Elections Results for the
VOTE: The motion passed on a unanimous vote of 6-0.
FOR: John Hernandez, Allen Kaplan, James McGuffee,
Barbara Mink, Rafael Quintanilla, and Veronica Rivera.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Trustees Lillian Davis,
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A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS
AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MAY 10 2008,
SPECIAL ELECTION, PLACE FIVE
OF THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees ("Board") of the Austin Community College District (“District”) called a Special Election to be held on May 10, 2008, for the purpose of electing a trustee to serve the remainder of the term for place five (5); 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 Agreements with Travis County and Williamson County; and
WHEREAS, the Board hereby
canvasses the returns of this election, at which there was submitted to all
resident, qualified electors of the District who also reside within
TRUSTEE, PLACE 5: Raul Alvarez
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
election by voters who were resident, qualified voters in
TRUSTEE, PLACE 5: Raul Alvarez
Election Day Votes 12,609
Early Votes 10,758
TOTAL VOTES CAST 23,367
NOW, THEREFORE, it is accordingly found, declared, 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 in Travis County and Williamson County 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 orders calling the election.
SECTION 2. A majority of the resident, qualified voters of the Austin Community College District voted in Place 5 for candidate Raul Alvarez. And Raul Alvarez is hereby elected.
SECTION 3. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the Board.
SECTION 4. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution 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 Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage and it is so resolved.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED, this the 19th day of May, 2008.
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
John Hernandez, Chair, Board of Trustees
ATTEST:
James McGuffee, Secretary, Board of Trustees
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Agenda Item 8455
Resolution to Canvass and Declare
Election Results of
Chair Hernandez introduced the item and Ms. Linda
Young provided information to declare results of a special election and to
annex that portion of
Trustees
Veronica Rivera moved and Allen Kaplan seconded that:
MOTION: The Board of Trustees approve the Resolution
to Canvass and Declare Elections Results for the May 10, 2008, Special
Election, and to Annex that portion of Round Rock Independent School District
that is not presently included in the Austin Community College District into
the District.
VOTE: The motion passed on a unanimous vote of 6-0.
FOR: John Hernandez, Allen Kaplan, James McGuffee,
Barbara Mink, Rafael Quintanilla, and Veronica Rivera.
AGAINST: None.
ABSENT: Trustees Lillian Davis,
Ms. Young called attention
to the Election Voting Result Totals for Annexation.
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AN
ORDER CANVASSING THE RETURNS,
DECLARING
THE RESULTS OF THE MAY 10, 2008 SPECIAL ELECTION
AND
ANNEXING
OF
THE ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2008, the Special Election was held to annex for junior college purposes only that portion of the Round Rock Independent School District 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 Williamson County; and
WHEREAS, the Board hereby canvasses the returns of this election, at which the proposed annexation of that portion of the Round Rock Independent School District not presently included in the District was submitted to all qualified voters of the Round Rock Independent School District 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 ROUND ROCK
PRESENTLY INCLUDED WITHIN THE
CURRENTLY EXISTING BOUNDAIRES OF
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
VOTES CAST FOR 3,195
VOTES CAST AGAINST 1,761
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 that portion of the Round Rock Independent School District 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
SECTION 3. The Board hereby declares the territory of the Round Rock Independent School District that was outside the boundary of the Austin Community College District annexed to Austin Community College District for junior college purposes only, effective the 19th day of May, 2008.
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 19th day of May, 2008.
AUSTIN
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
John Hernandez
President, Board of Trustees
ATTEST:
James McGuffee,
Secretary, Board of Trustees
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Agenda Item 8456
An Order Calling the Run-Off
Election for Place 1, Board of Trustees General Election for
Chair Hernandez stated that this item was
pulled from consideration and no action would be taken by the Board since Mr.
Harrison Keller had timely withdrew his candidacy and a run-off election was
not necessary.
Agenda Item 8457
Budget Study Session on Facilities and Policy Compliance
Report on Board Policy E-2, Provision of College Facilities
Chair Hernandez introduced the item and
Mr. Ben Ferrell, Vice President for Business Services, noted that the Board approved the current
Facilities Master Plan on
[Trustee Jeffrey Richard arrived at
Mr. Bill Mullane, Executive Director for
Facilities and Construction, provided information regarding: Overview of Facilities Master Planning;
Status of Facilities Master Plan Recommendations; Next Steps: Campus Master Planning for Existing Campuses;
and Closing the Gaps Facilities
Master Planning Chart and Facilities Planning and Construction Time Line.
Mr. Tommy Kosarek, Barnes Gromatsky
Kosarek Architects, provided information and distributed renderings of the Rio
Grande Campus Parking Garage.including the Southwest Perspective, South
Perspective, West Elevation, South Elevation, Grade Level, (Level 2 Similar),
Level 3-5, and Roof Level. Mr. Kosarek
responded to questions from Trustees.
Mr. Benny Hawkins, BLGY Architects
Planners Program Managers, provided information and distributed the ACC Gym
Adaptive Re-Use Plans including Site Plan, Section, Views from the Northwest,
Roof Terrace, Interior Classroom Level, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan,
and Third Floor Plan. Mr. Hawkins
responded to questions from Trustees.
Trustees expressed appreciation to Mr.
Kosarek and Mr. Hawkins for the information provided.
Agenda Item 8458
Overview of Responses to Request for Offers #08017RS, Land
Donations or Offers to Sell to the Austin Community College District
Chair Hernandez introduced the item.
Agenda Item 8459
Discussion of Possible Acquisition of Property in the
Vicinity of the Proposed Round Rock Campus
Chair Hernandez introduced the item.
Agenda Item 8460
ACC Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation
Chair Hernandez introduced the item.
Executive Session
Chair Hernandez recessed the May 19, 2008,
meeting of the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees into
Executive Session at 7:25 p.m. to consult
with legal counsel regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property, including land in the Vicinity of the Proposed Round Rock Campus, and
RFO #08017RS, Land Donations or Offers to Sell to the Austin Community College
District, pursuant to Government Code 551.072; pending or contemplated
litigation or a settlement offer pursuant to Government Code 551.071; and/or
relating to personnel matters, including the ACC Board of Trustees
Self-Evaluation, pursuant to Government Code 551.074.
Executive Session
The Board of Trustees of the Austin
Community College District reconvened in public session pursuant to Texas
Government Code 551 on
Announcements
There were no announcements.
Adjournment
Having no motion before the Board, the
Approved By
James
W. McGuffee, Board Secretary