OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

DR. CHERYL L. BROWN 117 WEST DUVAL STREET, SUITE 425

DIRECTOR 4^TH FLOOR, CITY HALL

OFFICE (904) 630-1452 JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202

FAX (904) 630-2906

E-MAIL: CLBROWN@coj.net

June 29, 2015

(5:00 p.m.)

2015-2016 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL ELECT

Topic: In accordance with the provision of Rule 1.102(b) of the Rules of the Council, as President of the Jacksonville City Council, I am hereby calling a meeting of the members of the 2015-2019 Council-Elect of the City Council of Jacksonville. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a 2015-2016 President-Designate and Vice President-Designate. (Individuals who are eligible to vote on this issue are 2015-2019 Council Members – Elect who will take office on July 1, 2015.)

Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2015

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at 11:30 a.m., in the Council Chamber, - 1^st Floor City Hall-St. James Building, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida.

Convened: 11:30 am

INVOCATION - Council President Clay Yarborough

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council President Clay Yarborough

ROLL CALL- Council Secretary Cheryl L Brown called and accounts for quorum of the 2015-2019 Council Elect. See those present as listed below.

PRESENT: 2014-2015 COUNCIL PRESIDENT Yarborough; and 2015-2019 COUNCIL MEMBERS- Elect Gregory Anderson , Danny Becton, Aaron Bowman, Lori Boyer, Anna Lopez Brosche, Katrina Brown, Reginald Brown, Doyle Carter, John Crescimbeni, Garrett Dennis, Al Ferraro, Reginald Gaffney, Tommy Hazouri, Bill Gulliford, Jim Love, Joyce Morgan, Sam Newby Matt Schellenberg and Scott Wilson

Staff Present: Carol Owens, Dana Farris, Dr. Cheryl L Brown, Steve Cassada, Philip Zamarron, Crystal Katrina Macdonald, Jeff Clements, Yvonne Mitchell, Margaret “Peggy” Sidman, Paige Johnston

2014-2015 Council President Clay Yarborough called the meeting of the Council Elect to order and asked for Dr. Cheryl L Brown, Council Secretary to call the roll to determine a quorum. With a quorum established and with the announcement of the results of 19 members present the meeting moved forward with the election for the Office of President – Designate and Vice-President Designate. With no objections from the 2015-2019 Council – Elect the 2014-2015 Council President Clay Yarborough served as the temporary chairperson for the Special Meeting of the Council Elect. Additionally, the 2014-20145 Council President/Temporary Chair of the Special Meeting of the Council Elect appointed the current Council Secretary (Cheryl L Brown) as Secretary of the Special Meeting.

The Temporary Chairman (Council President Yarborough) read the following statement as to the reason for this assembly additionally the Assistant Chief of Legislative Services read the attached call for the meeting -- “The Council Elect is assembled under provisions of Rule 1.102(B), Rules of the Council, for the sole purpose of electing a President – Designate and Vice-President Designate - directed the Council Secretary to prepare the minutes of this meeting to be attested by the Council Secretary and signed by the temporary chairman. The document will be delivered into the custody of the Council Secretary and Legislative Services Division and entered into the permanent record.

The Temporary Chairperson proceeded with the election of the President- Designate by opening the floor for nominations and motions for seconds. Council Member William I. Gulliford, Jr. placed the name of Gregory B. Anderson into nomination. The nomination was seconded by John Crescimbeni. With no further nominations the nominations were closed and the temporary chairman called for the Council Secretary to pass out the ballots. The ballots were collected and the Council Secretary was instructed to read each ballot and announce the final total. The final results Gregory B. Anderson (19 Yeas and 0 Nays). The temporary chairman announced by the Council Elects actions they had elected Gregory B Anderson as their President Designate and extended the privilege of the floor to Council President Designate Anderson… (http://www.coj.net/city-council/city-council-meetings-online/2015-council-video-archive.aspx#Council Click on link to view video)

The Temporary Chairperson proceeded with the election of the Vice President- Designate by opening the floor for nominations and motions for seconds. Council Member Doyle Carter placed the name of Lori N. Boyer into nomination. The nomination was seconded by Garrett Dennis. With no further nominations the nominations were closed and the temporary chairman called for the Council Secretary to pass out the ballots. The ballots were collected and the Council Secretary was instructed to read each ballot and announce the final total. The final results Lori N. Boyer (19 Yeas and 0 Nays). The temporary chairman announced by the Council Elects actions they had elected Lori N. Boyer as their Vice President Designate and extended the privilege of the floor to Council Vice President Designate Boyer… (http://www.coj.net/city-council/city-council-meetings-online/2015-council-video-archive.aspx#Council Click on link to view video)

ADJOURNED - SINE DIE 11:58 am

Materials: Notice - Legislative Services Division …. for the legislative record

DVD – of Meeting; Hard Copy of ballots (Legislative Services Division)

Minutes Written By: Cheryl L Brown, Council Secretary/Director

Jacksonville City Council

6.29.2015

Attest:

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Clay E. Yarborough, President

Jacksonville City Council

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Dr. Cheryl L Brown, Council Secretary

Jacksonville City Council