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City Council Organizational Meeting

Monday, December 7, 2015 · 7:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

Charlotte elected Jennifer Roberts as the new Mayor, replacing Dan Clodfelter, in an organizational meeting that marked leadership transitions for the city council. The meeting included ceremonial elements like an oath of office, recognitions of outgoing council members, and the selection of Vi Lyles as Mayor Pro Tem.

Key Decisions

  • Election of New Mayor Passed
  • Selecting Mayor Pro Tem Vi Lyles Elected
  • 2016 City Council Meeting Schedule Approved Unanimously (Unanimous)
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Agenda

  1. 1 Election of Mayor Pro Tem
    Action: Close Nominations Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Austin, seconded by Council Member Mayfield to Close Nominations. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Rollcall
  3. Election of Mayor Pro Tem
  4. 4 Election of Mayor Pro Tem
    Action: Elect

    A motion was made by Council Member Smith to Elect Patsy Kinsey as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion failed for lack of a second.

  5. 7:00 P.M. OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
  6. Musical Procession

    Charlotte Fire Department Pipe & Drum Band

  7. Call to Order

    The City Council of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina convened for an Organizational Meeting on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center with Mayor Dan Clodfelter presiding. Council Members present were Al Austin, John Autry, Michael Barnes, Ed Driggs, Claire Fallon, David Howard, Patsy Kinsey, Vi Lyles, LaWana Mayfield, Greg Phipps and Kenny Smith.

  8. Introductions
  9. Invocation

    Reverend Ollie Rencher, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, led the Invocation.

  10. Posting of Colors

    Charlotte Fire Department and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Honor Guards.

  11. Pledge of Allegiance

    The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Members' Children.

  12. Musical Medley

    Charlotte Community Voices

  13. Awards and Recognition

    Garry McFadden received the Mayor’s Award in Honor of Harvey Gantt for citizens who exemplify civility and courage through selfless service to the City of Charlotte. Willie Ratchford received the Mayor’s Award in Honor of Richard Vinroot for citizens who demonstrate leadership to the community through selfless service to the City of Charlotte.

  14. Confirmation of Municipal Election Results

    City Clerk Stephanie C. Kelly read the Municipal Election Results.

  15. Presentations to Retiring Council Members

    Presentation made by Mayor Clodfelter to Council Member Michael Barnes and Council Member David Howard.

  16. Presentation to Retiring Mayor

    Presentation by Michael Barnes to Mayor Dan Clodfelter.

  17. Oath of Office Administered to Mayor-Elect

    The Honorable Paige McThenia administered the Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect Jennifer Roberts.

  18. Remarks

    Mayor Jennifer Roberts made remarks.

  19. Oath of Office Administered to City Council-Elect

    Mayor Roberts administered the Oath of Office to the City Council-Elect.

  20. Remarks

    Council Members made remarks.

  21. 21 Election of Mayor Pro Tem
    Action: Elect Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Eiselt, seconded by Council Member Austin, to Elect Vi Lyles as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. Adoption of 2016 Meeting Schedule
  23. 15-2052 2016 City Council Meeting Schedule
    Policy Item
    Action: Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Driggs, seconded by Council Member Austin, to Approve this Policy Item. The motion carried unanimously.

  24. Adjournment

    The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.