Min 04/09/1979 158
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
April 9, 1979
Item 1
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in called session
on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:00
o'clock P.M. , with the following members present.
Kenneth Hill Mayor
Hardy McAlister
Fred E. Bassett
Curtis Smith Aldermen
Jim Thomas
Raymond Adcock
Gerald Fox City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Gerald Carlson Chief Accounting Officer
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
Carol Russell Absent
There was a moment of silent prayer for Columbus Campell , a city employee who
died on March 26. Alderman Thomas gave the invocation.
Item 3
V The results of the election held on April 7, 1979, were canvassed by the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen.
/RESOLUTION NO. 2325
RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, ON APRIL 7, 1979.
WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita
Falls , Texas , held in the Memorial Auditorium Building on the 9th day of April , 1979,
at which time a quorum was present, came on to be considered the returns of the
municipal election held on the 7th day of April , 1979.
WHEREAS, after canvassing the returns of said election, it was found to be
duly and legally held in all respects, and that 4670 voters voted in said election;
and that
FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION NO. 1 :
Bill McMullen received 291 votes
Wm. S. Myers received 1286 votes
Marvin Traywick received 1619 votes
Tommy Robinson received 1133 votes
Ebb Jones received 268 votes
Write-in votes 5
FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION NO. 2:
David E. Brock received 1597 votes
John W. Hampton, Jr. received 2890 votes
Write-in votes 10
FOR ALDERMAN, POSITION NO. 3:
Carol G. Russell received 3317 votes
Billy Lee Rose received 1180 votes
Write-in votes 9
PROPOSITION NO. 1 :
Yes 3970
No 536
PROPOSITION NO. 2:
Yes 3130
No 1353
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Item 3, cont'd.
PROPOSITION NO. 3:
Yes 3443
No 982
PROPOSITION NO. 4:
Yes 3782
No 618
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Said election was in all respects legally held in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas and the charter and ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls; that
Marvin Traywick was duly and legally elected Alderman, Position No. 1 ; John W. Hampton,
Jr. was duly and legally elected Alderman, Position No. 2; Carol G. Russell was duly
and legally elected Alderman, Position No. 3; that Proposition No. 1 was adopted;
that Proposition No. 2 was adopted; that Proposition No. 3 was adopted; that Proposition
No. 4 was adopted.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 2325 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Adcock, and carried by the following vote.
Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Smith, Thomas , and Adcock
Nays: None
Moved by Alderman Adcock that minutes of the meeting held April 3, 1979, be
approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas , and carried unanimously.
Mayor Hill commended Aldermen McAlister and Bassett for their service to the
City of Wichita Falls. Alderman McAlister stated that he had thoroughly enjoyed the
last four years, and if given the opportunity he would gladly serve again. Alderman
Bassett stated that he had had an extraordinary experience the past two years. He
would like to see some editorials in the paper portraying city government. He commended
Police Chief Curtis Harrelson and City Manager Gerald Fox for their abilities and
performance. He would like to see the goals of our City examined and better defined
by the Board of Aldermen and BCI. Aldermen Adcock and Smith commented that they would
miss these two men, but also welcomed the new members.
Item 3
Marvin Traywick and John W. Hampton, Jr. were administered the Oath of Office by
City Clerk Wilma Thomas. They each commented that they are looking forward to serving
and learning.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this / 107' Z6v day of 1979.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
C TY ZERK