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Cheyenne City Council Organizing Meeting and Oath of Office Ceremony - 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

Cheyenne City Council Organizing Meeting and Oath of Office Ceremony - January 3, 2023

The Cheyenne City Council convened a Sine Die session on January 3, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The meeting was primarily ceremonial, focusing on the swearing-in of newly elected council members, the election of council leadership for 2023, and the reappointment of city officials. All nine council members were present, and Mayor Patrick Collins led the proceedings with expressions of appreciation for city staff, outgoing council president Scott Roybal, and the community.

Swearing-In of Newly Elected Council Members

  • Justice Kate Fox of the Wyoming Supreme Court administered the oath of office to three council members who won re-election in the 2022 cycle: Scott D. Roybal (Ward I), Mark D. Rinne (Ward II), and Jeff Escabel (Ward III). The oath included support for the U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions and faithful discharge of duties.

Election of City Council President and Vice President for 2023

  • President: Councilman Johnson was nominated by Dr. Rinne and seconded by outgoing President Roybal. The motion passed with all members voting aye except Mr. Seagrave, who voted no. Mr. Johnson was declared elected as City Council President for 2023.
  • Vice President: Councilman Escabel was nominated by Dr. Rinne and seconded by Mr. Roybal. The motion passed unanimously, and Mr. Escabel was elected Vice President for 2023.

Appointment and Swearing-In of City Officials

  • Pursuant to Title II of the Cheyenne City Code, the council approved the appointment of 16 city officials for two-year terms, including directors of planning and development, city attorney, city engineer, police and fire chiefs, judges, city clerk, treasurer, and others. The motion was made by Mr. Roybal, seconded by Mr. White, and passed unanimously. Justice Kate Fox then administered the oath of office to all appointees en masse.

Key Outcomes

  • Sworn in: Three re-elected council members (Roybal, Rinne, Escabel) took office for new four-year terms.
  • Elected: Councilman Johnson as City Council President (2023); Councilman Escabel as Vice President (2023).
  • Approved: Reappointment of 16 city officials for two-year terms, effective immediately.
  • Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned sine die after the ceremonial items.

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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