HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04-15-80-Reorganization MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REORGANIZATION MEETING
APRIL 15, 1980
The City Council of the City of Downey held a reorganization meeting at 7:30
p.m., April 1-5,1980, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor
Kenneth J. Miller presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Milton R. Mackaig
Theodore H. Jackman Mayor Pro Tem
Lyell W. Swearingen
William L. Greene
Kenneth J. Miller Mayor
ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager
Howard F. Stup, Director of Community Development
William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works
Ronald W. Leege, Director of Finance
William F. Martin, Police Chief
Don Davis, Fire Chief
John H. Saunders, Personnel Officer
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary
The Invocation was delivered by Bishop Ted S. Jackman, Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Greene.
Mr. Shand reported on the Canvass of Election Ballots, which was conducted in
his office at 2:00 p.m., April 10, 1980. The canvass was open to the public, and
there were three observers present. Mr. Shand explained an examination of the pre-
cinct election tally sheets of the various polling places revealed minor
irregularities lacking any effect on the actual vote count. The majority of errors
were limited to the manner in which the candidates' totals were entered on the
tally sheets. However, in view of dual tally sheets for comparison purposes, any
errors were readily identified. The cumulative vote count announced at the conclu-
sion of the April 8th election remains unchanged.
RESOLUTION NO. 3785
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF DOWNEY ON THE 8TH DAY OF
APRIL, 1980, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH
OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and
seconded by Councilman Jackman to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3785.
Councilman Greene stated that without the support of his family it would not
have been easy to serve as Councilman during the past four years. He said it has
been a pleasure to serve with all of the people he has served with and knows the
new Council is up to the challenge. He also thanked the citizens for supporting
the Council.
Mayor Miller introduced his wife, family and business partner and extended his
appreciation for their endurance over the past four years. He said tonight brings
to an end his ten years of involvement with City Hall. He mentioned it has been a
priviledge to serve as Councilman and a great honor to have served as Mayor, parti-
cularly during a time in the history of California cities with Propositions 13 and
4 and now Proposition 9. He congratulated the two new Council Members and
Councilman Jackman on his re-election. Mayor Miller thanked the City staff and
employees and expressed particular gratitude to Mr. Thompson. He commented on some
of the accomplishments of the City Council during the past four years.
Mr. Shand administered the oath of of
Theodore H. Jackman, James T. Quinn, and R
them a Certificate of Election. They were
time.
Council Members
and presented to each of
Council body at this
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Outgoing Mayor Miller then turned the chair over to Mr. Shand for the election
of a new Mayor.
Mr. Shand declared the office of Mayor open and asked for nominations.
It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to
nominate Councilman Theodore H. Jackman as Mayor of the City of Downey.
It was then moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Cormack to
declare the nominations closed.
Theodore H. Jackman was declared Mayor of the City of Downey.
Mayor Jackman expressed his gratitude to the people who worked on his campaign
for re-election and to the Council for electing him to the office of Mayor. He
feels the Council will have a good year and intends to move along with projects the
City is now involved in.
Mayor Jackman then presented a plaque, tie tack, and certificate to Mr. Miller
for serving as Councilman and Mayor.
Mrs. Ida Jackman presented flowers to Mrs. Melba Miller.
Mr. Miller presented the First Lady Necklace to Mrs. Jackman.
Each of the Council Members introduced members of their family and friends
present in the audience. School Board Member John Shea was also introduced.
Mayor Jackman declared the office of Mayor Pro Tempore open and asked for
nominations.
It was moved by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Quinn to
nominate Councilman Milton R. Mackaig as Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Downey.
It was moved by Mayor Jackman, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and so
ordered that the nominations be closed.
Mr. Terry Middlebrooke, 9332 Dalewood, commented that after being associated
with City Councils in local cities over the past 30 years, he has never met a more
dedicated person than Ken Miller, a man dedicated to an idea and pursuing that -
idea. He said Mr. Miller is one of the best members of the City Council the City
of Downey has ever had.
Mr. Joe Glenn concurred with Mr. Middlebrooke's remarks.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Robert L. Shand, Ci y Clerk -Treasurer
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