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Home My WebLink AboutJANUARY 3, 2017 SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES 6� 01. ets 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 2 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 144 ela e— :%!, 2) City of Virginia Seach �1 9rs 0 au��4� VBg0V.COM WILLIAM D.SESSOMS,JR. 21 December 2016 MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING I MAYOR 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 234569000 17571 385 4581 FAX(757)3855690 nsasssms®WgQv Coni 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 Item -X ADJOURNMENT ITEM#66654 Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr., DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 2:43 P.M. ‘,14),Z(//7 ,1yY yiR� lin71 C_, Amanda Finley-Barnes, MC Chief Deputy City Clerk uth [lodges raser, MMC William D. Sessoms,Jr. City Clerk Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia December 6, 2016