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Home My WebLink AboutJULY 1 ,1992 MINUTES Cit-@@f @ir-@it-liEl "WORLD'S LARGEST RESORT CITY" CITY COUNCIL .@IOR EYE@ P BEMMU, A,-@,, IICE -Y.R ROBERT E. FE@RE@, V,,i@i@ @h @,h JR., HIR.- LOUIS R. JOSES, -I, PIUL 1. @El@NE, P.- NMCY K PAWER, I,-L,, WILU" @, S@MI, JR., A,-@, C@ H.U UIWI- J-ES K. Cil, MUNICIPIL CEITE@ USUE L U@Y, Ci@, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA VIRGINI@ BEICH, VIR.INII 11@. -13 R@H HOWE@ -ITH, -E, @i,, 11@@ S P E C I A L S E S S I 0 N JULY 1, 1992 ITEM 1. SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION - Council Cha@er - 10:00 AM A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndort B. INVOCATION: Rabbi Israel Bornstein Blnai Israel Congregation C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to the Flag of the United States of America D. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL ITEM 11. READING OF MAYOR'S LETTER STATING PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEETING ITEM 111. CEREMONIAL ORGANIZATION OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Presiding: The Honorable J. Kenneth Whitehurst Chief Judge Virginla Beach Circuit Court A. OATH OF OFFICE TO MAYOR 013ERNDORF B. OATH OF OFFICE TO MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL C. ELECTION OF VICE-MAYOR D. OATH OF OFFICE TO VICE MAYOR ITEM IV. FORMAL SEATING OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Mayor Meyera E. Oberndort, Presiding ITEM V. ADJOURNMENT M I N U T E S VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia July 1, 1992 The SPECIAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL was called to order by Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on Wednesday, July 1, 1992, at 10:00 A.M. Council Members Present: John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W. Clyburn, Robert K. Deah, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Absent: None INVOCATION: Rabbi Israel Bornstein B'nai Israel Congregation PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - 2 - Item 11. ITEM # 35787 The MAYOR read her LETTER stating the purpose of the SPECIAL SESSION: It In accordance with the City Charter, Section 3.06, the City Code, Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City, I hereby call a SPECIAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Bu i I d i ng, on Wednesday, July, 1, 1992, at 10:00 A.M- for the purpose of administering the Oath of Office to the Mayor and Members of City Council and the election of the Vice Mayor. Respectfully, s/Meyera E. Oberndorf Mayor" @it@ C)-f N7it-@i@iet MEYERA E. OBERNDORF MUNICIPAL CENTER MAYOR VIRGINIA BEACH. VIRGINLA 2U56-M (804) 427-4561 June 3, 1992 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the City Charter, Section 3.06, the City Code, Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City, I hereby call a SPECIAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on Wednesday, July 1, 1992, at 10:00 A.M- for the purpose of administering the Oath of Office to the Mayor and Members ot City Council and the election of the Vice Mayor. Respectfully, Meyera E. Oberndorf Mayor MEO/bh cc: James K. Spore, City Manager Leslie L. Lilley, City Attorney Ruth Hodges Smith, CMC/AAE, City Clerk Pam Lingle, Director of Public Information Virginia Beach City Council Received Notice Councilman John A. Baum Councilman Linwood 0. Branch, Ill Councilman James W. Brazier, Jr. Councilman Robert W. Clyburn Councilman Robert K. Dean Councilman Louis R. Jones Councilman Paul J. Lanteigne Councilman John D. Moss Counciiwoman Nancy K. Parker Councilman William D. Sessons, Jr. - 3 - Item 111-A. ITEM # 35788 The Honorable J. Kenneth Whitehurst, Chief Judge - Virginia Beach Circuit Court, administered the formal Oath of Office to: The Honorable Meyera E. Oberndorf MAYOR CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1996 - 4 - Item Ill-B. ITEM # 35789 CEREMONIAL ORGANIZATION OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL The Honorable J. Kenneth Whitehurst, Chief Judge - Virginia Beach Circuit Court, administered the formal Oath of Office to the four (4) Members of the Virginia Beach City Council elected to serve the four (4) year term from July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1996: Linwood 0. Branch, Ill - Virginia Beach Borough John A. Baum - Blackwater Borough John D. Moss - At Large Robert K. Dean - Princess Anne Borough - 5 - Item lll-C. ITEM # 35790 ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf cal led for the NOMINATIONS for the election for the VICE MAYOR of the City of Virginia Beach. Councilman Baum placed in NOMINATION the name of William D. Sessoms, Jr. Councilman Moss placed in NOMINATION the name of Robert K. Dean. Voting: 7-4 Council Members Voting for William D. Sessoms, Jr.: John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Branch, Ill, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W. Clyburn, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting for Robert K. Dean: Robert K. Dean, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf and Nancy K. Parker - 6 - Item Ill-D.1 ITEM # 35791 The Honorable J. Kenneth Whitehurst, Chief Judge - Virginia Beach Circuit Court, administered the formal Oath of Office to the Vice Mayor: William D. Sessoms, Jr. Vice Mayor July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1994 - 7 - Item 111-D.2. ITEM # 35792 REMARKS OF THE MAYOR Mayor Oberndort advised this was the beginning of the 'Itirst day of the life of Virginia Beach" for the next four years. Mayor Oberndort was excited at the opportunity to be able to serve and be a part of the significant history of the City. Rabbi Bornstein's prayer for the water trom Lake Gaston was a "beauty" and something to which all will say AMEN. In the next tour years, the three parts of the triangle for the City of Virginia Beach will be: Pursuit and securing of a reliable water source from Lake Gaston. Continued emphasis on economic development to be able to cope with the horrendous economic situation of the entire Country and the World. Strong and secure public educational system. - 8 - Item Ill-D.3. ITEM # 35793 REMARKS OF THE VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Sessoms extended appreciation to the majority of City Counci I for their support. The Vice Mayor bel ieved Virginia Beach had a great future with al I Members working together. The Vice Mayor offered his assistance in every way possible to the Mayor. - 9 - Item I I I -E. ITEM # 35794 Mayor Oberndorf advised no one serves in public office without the love, support and the encouragement of their family members. Mayor Oberndort introduced her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ellenson and her husband, Roger. One of her daughters arrived just in the "nick of time", Linda and her husband Lankford Smith. Marcle is on her way down (Marcie arrived just prior to ADJOURNMENT) and Heidi is flying airplanes in Alaska. Vice Mayor Sessoms introduced his wife, Beverly, accompanied by two of his daughters, his MC)ther, mother-in-law and sister. Councilman Baum advised his wife, Sandra, was the only one in attendance, but that was sufficient as she has been ot tremendous assistance. Councilman Branch advised his guests filled the entire third row co,,isting t his uncle, and his wife, their daughter, Councilman's Branch's grandmother, her grandson and his brother, as well as Councilman Branch's good friend, Henry Richardson. Councilman Dean introduced his daughter, who gives him purpose in life, friends trom the School system and their children, his campaign manager, as well as others from the Community of Virginia Beach who supported him during his campaign. Councilman Moss introduced his wife, his sons, both his parents, his Exchange Student from Finland, as well as his long tirm friend, Rae LeSesne. - 10 - Item IV. ITEM # 35795 FORMAL SEATING OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Mayor Oberndorf referenced the FORMAL AND INFORMAL SEATING OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL. A copy ot the FORMAL AND INFORMAL SEATING chart is hereby made a part of the record. Mayor oberndorf advised the Vice Mayor's position in her term of office has always been on the left of the Mayor, with the Senior Member of City Council on the right. The Mayor attempted to seat each Member according to Seniority on City Council. ciry c-i 0 V. -1 m w t'i I z 0 m w 0 0 m I I 52 R I Illfilli, ,@, -11; 1113uftoo Allo 113VHR VINIONIA IIVWNOANI Item V. ADJOURNMENT ITEM 35796 Mayor Oberndorf DECLARED the Meeting ADJOURNED at 10:18 A.M. Beverl 0 Chief Deputy City Clerk uth Hdg.@ SClth, CMCZAAE Meyera - 0 erndorf City Clerk Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia