The Jackson City Council met in regular session in City Hall and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Karen F. Dunigan.
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. The invocation was given by Pastor Jay Cummings, St. John’s United Church of Christ and Partnership Park Downtown Neighborhood Association.
Mayor Dunigan introduced the Jackson Chorale who performed the National Anthem.
Present: Mayor Karen F. Dunigan and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, Robert B. Howe, Daniel P. Greer, Kenneth E. Gaiser, Andrew R. Frounfelker and John R. Polaczyk-7. Absent: 0.
Also present: Interim City Manager Christopher W. Lewis, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.
Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to adopt the agenda. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to each official.
INTRODUCTIONS
Councilmember Frounfelker welcomed his guests who included his parents, Bob and Cathy Frounfelker, and girlfriend Kara Beer.
Councilmember Greer welcomed his guests who included his mother, Janet Greer; father, Jim Greer; son, Shane Greer; Shane’s mother, Gail Greer; aunt and godmother, Jean Mohon; and girlfriend Wendy Ballast and her daughter Abigail.
Councilmember Breeding welcomed his guests who included Anna Askew, Teressa Delph, Henry Grayson, Lee Hampton, Sandra A. Hopson, Renate Hurd, Toni Jones, Lonnie Kilgore, Alice Lewis, Kathleen Mahoney, Marilyn McNeil, Everett Perry, Crystal Powell, Arlene Robinson, Aloha Jean Ross, Maxine Ross, Katie May Thomas, Alan Wade (The Blazer News), Ruben Walton, Ed Woods and Maxine Vincent.
Mayor Dunigan expressed her appreciation for her many family members, including her parents, her friends and special friend Al Spiess. She stated that even in these tough times many things will be accomplished as we all work together. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and God’s blessing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Howe to nominate Councilmember Breeding for Vice Mayor. Motion was made by Councilmember Gaiser and seconded by Councilmember Greer to close the nominations. Councilmember Breeding was elected Vice Mayor by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to nominate Lynn Fessel for Parliamentarian. Mrs. Fessel was elected Parliamentarian by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk-7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
© City of Jackson, 2012
