SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Council Meeting was held on May 24, 2017 at 6:01 p.m. with Council President Slavin presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Polce. Mr. Sudler, Mr. Lewis, and Mr. Hare were absent. Mayor Christiansen and Mrs. McDowell were also present. The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Mr. Slavin requested the deletion of item #2 - Photographs (Mayor and Council), stating that the photographs would be done at another time. Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the agenda, as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Slavin welcomed Mr. Lindell and noted that a Special Council Meeting was held for this matter because it was important and members wanted to get Mr. Lindell onboard as soon as possible. He stated that budget hearings were scheduled for the following week and he wanted Mr. Lindell to be fully involved in that as a voting member. Responding, Mr. Lindell stated that he was looking forward to it. The Honorable William L. Witham, Jr., Resident Judge - Superior Court, administered the Oath of Office, as follows: Council - First District - Matthew J. Lindell Mr. Neil noted that Mr. Lindell had gone from the school board budget to the City budget and seemed to be prepared for it. He stated that members wished him well and welcomed him to the family. Mr. Polce stated that he was really looking forward to representing the First District with Mr. Lindell, noting that they had already begun the work over the previous weekend. Responding, Mr. Lindell stated that he was excited as well. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Anderson reminded members that a very important public forum regarding the future of Dover Park and other City parks would be held on May 25, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY24, 2017 PAGE 2 All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of May 24, 2017, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2017\05-24-2017 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.wpd