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City Council First Regular Meeting - January 3, 2023

City Council — Tuesday, January 3, 2023
BodyCheyenne, Wyoming
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, January 3, 2023
StatusFILED
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0:43

It is now good afternoon.

0:45

I would like to welcome you all to the tiny die session of the governing body for January 3rd.

0:52

Madam Clerk, would you take role?

0:55

Mayor Collins.

0:56

Right.

0:57

Mr.

0:57

Cook.

0:58

Here.

0:58

Mr.

0:59

Escobel.

1:00

Mr.

1:00

Johnson.

1:01

Present.

1:01

Mr.

1:02

Labourne.

1:02

President.

1:03

Ms.

1:03

Dr.

1:04

Rennie.

1:04

Present.

1:05

Mr.

1:05

Royball.

1:06

Present.

1:06

Mr.

1:07

Seagrave?

1:07

Present.

1:08

Mr.

1:08

White?

1:09

President.

1:09

And Dr.

1:10

Aldrich.

1:10

Present.

1:11

All members are present, Mayor.

1:12

We do have a forum.

1:13

That's wonderful.

1:14

Would you please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance?

1:29

Indivisible.

1:30

Liberty and Justice Scroll.

1:35

Next item is number four.

1:38

Expression of appreciation.

1:44

I just have a few things I want to say.

1:47

You know, it just seems like such a short time ago, but it's been two years that uh two years ago that we were in the civic center.

1:54

Um it was COVID.

1:55

We were 10 feet apart.

1:57

And uh we were sworn into our offices as mayor and some of us as city council members.

2:02

It was also two years ago that uh this team of uh city officials, judges, and uh directors took their oath of office also.

2:11

But today we're back and we get to do the same thing.

2:14

Um we get to begin another two-year term.

2:16

I'm not one for long speeches, but there was a few things that I want to say um, if I could.

2:21

And the first is I'd like to say thank you to our employee team.

2:25

Um I'm really proud of the almost 500 people who work for the city of Cheyenne, Board of Public Utilities, who have dedicated themselves to serving the residents of Cheyenne.

2:34

They prove it every day in the way that they do their jobs.

2:37

I also want to say thanks to the folks who'll be taking their oaths today, which is our team of directors and city officials.

2:43

I really like working with this group.

2:45

They've shown great dedication to our city, and I'm really thankful they're willing to serve for the next two years.

2:51

Thank you.

2:52

I also want to say that this governing body has been amazing.

2:55

Two years ago, we pledged to work together and agree to the way that we would do business.

3:00

And I want to thank you for your willingness to work together for the betterment of our city.

3:04

I've really enjoyed the respect, the debate, the discussion, and the teamwork that you all have shown.

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Summary of Proceedings

City Council First Regular Meeting - January 3, 2023

The Cheyenne City Council held its first regular meeting of 2023 on January 3, 2023, at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting featured the administration of oaths of office to newly elected council members and reappointed city officials, the election of council leadership for the year, and expressions of appreciation from Mayor Patrick Collins and outgoing Council President Scott Roybal.

Administration of Oath of Office

  • Justice Kate Fox of the Wyoming Supreme Court administered the oath of office to newly elected council members: Scott D. Roybal (Ward I), Mark D. Rinne (Ward II), and Ken A. Esquibel (Ward III).
  • Oaths were also administered en masse to 13 city officials reappointed for two-year terms: Planning and Development Director Charles W. Bloom, City Attorney Stefanie Boster, Assistant City Treasurer Bradley M. Bowen, City Engineer Thomas D. Cobb, Police Chief Mark Francisco, Juvenile Court Judge Ronnald J. Jeffrey, City Clerk/Assistant City Treasurer Kristina F. Jones, Fire Chief John B. Kopper, City Treasurer Robin L. Lockman, Public Works Director Vicki Nemecek, Senior Municipal Court Judge Anthony F. Ross, Community Recreation and Events Director Jason M. Sanchez, and Municipal Court Judge David E. Singleton.

Expressions of Appreciation

  • Mayor Collins thanked city employees, the city officials team, the governing body, and residents for their support. He highlighted the community's backing of sales tax initiatives and expressed optimism for 2023.
  • Outgoing Council President Scott Roybal expressed gratitude to city employees and directors for making the council look good.

Election of City Council President for 2023

  • Councilman Johnson was elected City Council President for 2023. The motion was made by Councilman Rinne and seconded by Councilman Roybal. The vote was unanimous with one recorded "nay" from Councilman Seagrave (transcribed as "Mr. Crave").

Election of City Council Vice President for 2023

  • Councilman Esquibel was elected City Council Vice President for 2023. The motion was made by Councilman Rinne and seconded by Councilman Roybal. No opposing votes were recorded.

Approval of Appointment of City Officials

  • The council unanimously approved the reappointment of 13 city officials as listed in the agenda. The motion was made by Councilman Roybal and seconded by Councilman White.

Key Outcomes

  • Councilman Johnson (Council President) and Councilman Esquibel (Vice President) were elected to lead the council for 2023.
  • All 13 city officials were reappointed and sworn in.
  • The meeting adjourned after the oaths were administered.

Meeting Transcript

It is now good afternoon. I would like to welcome you all to the tiny die session of the governing body for January 3rd. Madam Clerk, would you take role? Mayor Collins. Right. Mr. Cook. Here. Mr. Escobel. Mr. Johnson. Present. Mr. Labourne. President. Ms. Dr. Rennie. Present. Mr. Royball. Present. Mr. Seagrave? Present. Mr. White? President. And Dr. Aldrich. Present. All members are present, Mayor. We do have a forum. That's wonderful. Would you please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance? Indivisible. Liberty and Justice Scroll. Next item is number four. Expression of appreciation. I just have a few things I want to say. You know, it just seems like such a short time ago, but it's been two years that uh two years ago that we were in the civic center. Um it was COVID. We were 10 feet apart. And uh we were sworn into our offices as mayor and some of us as city council members. It was also two years ago that uh this team of uh city officials, judges, and uh directors took their oath of office also. But today we're back and we get to do the same thing. Um we get to begin another two-year term. I'm not one for long speeches, but there was a few things that I want to say um, if I could. And the first is I'd like to say thank you to our employee team.

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