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VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
January 3, 2017
Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., called to order the SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA
BEACH CITY COUNCIL for the purpose of the "CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE" in the City
Council Chamber, Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 2:30 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Jessica P. Abbott, M Benjamin Davenport, Robert M Dyer, Barbara
M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D.
Moss, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John K Uhrin, Rosemary
Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
None
INVOCATION: Randy Singer, Pastor
Trinity Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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MAYOR'S CALL TO SPECIAL SESSION
ITEM#66648
2:30 P.M.
The Mayor read the CALL TO SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION:
21 December 2016
"HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code, Section
2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of
Virginia Beach, I hereby call for a SPECIAL FORMAL
SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL:
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
2:30 P.M.
City Council Chamber
[Building No. I, City Hall,Second Flood
2401 Courthouse Drive
The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is the
Ceremonial Oath of Office to newly elected Members of City
Council and the election of the Vice Mayor. Honorable Judge Les
Lilley will be presiding.
Please come early[1:30 P.M.]for the RECEPTION in City
Hall, Room 218, honoring the newly elected Members of City
Council.
Sincerely,
William D. Sessoms,Jr. "
January 3, 2017
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HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL:
In accordance with the Virginia Beach City Code, Section 2-21, and by the
authority vested in me as the Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach,I hereby call for a
SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL:
Tuesday,January 3, 2017
2:30 PM
City Council Chamber
[Building No. 1, City Hall, Second Floor]
2401 Courthouse Drive
The purpose of this SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION is the Ceremonial Oath of
Office to newly elected Members of City Council and the election of the Vice Mayor.
Honorable Judge Les Lilley will be presiding.
Please come early[1:30 PM]for the RECEPTION in ity Hall, Room 218,
honoring the newly elected Members of City Council.
Since e •
Cc: City Manager Willi . e soms, Jr.
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Auditor
Judge Lilley
Deputy City Managers
Multi-Media Services
Media and Communications
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Item V ITEM#66649
CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE:
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
The Honorable Leslie L. Lilley,Judge, Virginia Beach Circuit Court, PRESIDED and DELIVERED the
Oaths of Office to the new elected and re-elected Members of City Council:
William D.Sessoms,Jr. Mayor
Jessica P.Abbott District 2-Kempsville
Robert M. Dyer District I- Centerville
Shannon DS Kane District 3-Rose Hall
Rosemary Wilson At Large
4 Year Terms
January I,2017—December 31,2020
January 3, 2017
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERICS
OFFICE
OATH
I,William D. Sessoms,Jr. do solemnly swear(or affirm)that I will support the
Constitution of the United States,and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties
incumbent upon me as Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach for a four year term
beginning January 1, 2017, according to the best of my ability, (so help me
God).
Signature of Person Taking Oath
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on January 3, 2017.
Leslie L. Lilley, - Judge
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERKS
OFFICE
OATH
I, Jessica P. Abbott do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States,and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties
incumbent upon me as a member of the Virginia Beach City Council for the
Kempsville District 2 for a four year term beginning January 1,2017,according
to the best of my ability, (so help me God).
Signature of Person Taking Oath
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on January 3, 2017.
Leslie L. Lilley, - Judge
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERKS
OFFICE
OATH
I, Robert M. "Bob" Dyer do solemnly swear(or affirm)that I will support the
Constitution of the United States,and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties
incumbent upon me as a member of the Virginia Beach City Council for the
Centerville District 1 for a four year term beginning January 1,2017,according
to the best of my ability, (so help me God).
Signature of Person Taking Oath
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on January 3, 2017.
Leslie L. Lilley, - Judge
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S
OFFICE
OATH
I, Shannon DS Kane do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States,and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties
incumbent upon me as a member of the Virginia Beach City Council for the
Rose Hall District 3 for a four year term beginning January 1, 2017, according
to the best of my ability, (so help me God).
Signature of Person Taking Oath
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on January 3, 2017.
Leslie L. Lilley, - Judge
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S
OFFICE
OATH
I, Rosemary Wilson do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States,and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties
incumbent upon me as a member of the Virginia Beach City Council At Large
for a four year term beginning January 1, 2017, according to the best of my
ability, (so help me God).
Signature of Person Taking Oath
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on January 3, 2017.
Leslie L. Lilley, - Judge
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Item VI ITEM#66650
ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
Upon NOMINATION by Councilman Dyer, seconded by Council Lady Wilson, City Council ELECTED:
Louis R. Jones
Bayside-District 4
Vice Mayor
2-year term
January I,2017—December 31, 2018
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Jessica P. Abbott, Al. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara
M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis It Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D.
Moss, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary
Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
January 3, 2017
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Item VII ITEM#66651
CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE:
VICE MAYOR
The Honorable Leslie L.Lilley,Judge, Virginia Beach Circuit Court, PRESIDED and DELIVERED the
Oath of Office to the re-elected Vice Mayor:
Louis R.Jones
District 4—Bayside
Vice Mayor
2 year term
January 1, 2017—December 31, 2018
January 3, 2017
VIRGINIA: IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S
OFFICE
OATH
I, Louis R. Jones do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States,and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties
incumbent upon me as Vice-Mayor of the City of Virginia Beach for a two year
term beginning January 1,2017,according to the best of my ability, (so help me
God).
Signature of Person Taking Oath
Oath taken and subscribed to before me on January 3, 2017.
Leslie L. Lilley, - Judge
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Item VIII ITEM#66652
FORMAL SEATING OF
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Mayor William D.Sessoms, Jr.
Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones Barbara M. Henley
Rosemary Wilson Robert M. Dyer
James L. Wood John D. Moss
John E. Uhrin M.Benjamin Davenport
Shannon DS Kane Jessica P.Abbott
January 3, 2017
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Item IX ITEM#66653
MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL
COMMENTS
Council Lady Wilson stated it is a distinguished honor to serve the City. This is her 4`" term and she is
thrilled to represent this wonderful City. The City has some challenges; however, she feels there are so
many opportunities for the City and she is excited about the future.
Councilman Dyer stated it is a privilege to be allowed to serve the City for an additional four years and
he truly feels the best years are ahead.
Council Lady Kane stated this is the third time over the past four (4)years she has been sworn in and is
excited this will be her first four-year term in serving the Citizens. She looks forward to putting the City's
"best foot forward"and moving forward in a positive direction.
Council Lady Abbott stated she is completely grateful for this opportunity and will do her best to serve
Kempsville District and the entire City.
Vice Mayor Jones congratulated those elected and re-elected to City Council. Vice Mayor Jones thanked
City Council for re-electing him to serve as Vice Mayor. He feels it is a privilege and honor to be serving
the City.
Mayor Sessoms stated it is a true honor to be the Mayor of the "Greatest City in the World"and serve the
greatest citizens in the world. Mayor Sessoms also acknowledged the City Council for all of the work
they do each day to make the City a better place. Mayor Sessoms recognized and thanked his wife,
Beverly; sister, Barbara; his three daughters, Molly, Kate and Anne Douglas, in addition to his two
granddaughters, Muddle and Willie. His grandson is still a bit young for such occasions.
January 3, 2017
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Item -X
ADJOURNMENT ITEM#66654
Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 2:43 P.M.
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December 6, 2016