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Organizational Meeting of Delaware City Council - November 17, 2025

Meeting Portal — Monday, November 17, 2025
BodyDelaware, Ohio
SessionMeeting Portal
DateMonday, November 17, 2025
StatusFILED
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All right, we'll call the uh November 17th organizational meeting of the City of Delaware to order.

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Start with the roll call.

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Miss Griffith.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Haynes.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Hoffman.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Ryder is absent.

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Dr.

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Bogan?

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Here.

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Ms.

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Frazier?

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Here.

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Mayor Wriggle.

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Here.

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Motion to excuse Councilman Rydall.

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Second.

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Okay.

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Roll call.

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Miss Griffith?

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Yes.

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Mr.

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Haynes?

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Yes.

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Mr.

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Hoffman?

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Yes.

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Mr.

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Bogan?

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Yes.

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Sorry.

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Ms.

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Fraser?

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Yes.

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Mayor Wriggle.

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Yes.

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Okay, Councilman is excused.

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Next we'll uh do the invocation.

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It's gonna be by Sam Rosa, senior pastor, Delaware Christian Church.

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Thank you once again for the opportunity to be here with you tonight to share this moment of prayer as we begin this organization organizational meeting.

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Let's pray.

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Father God, uh love and gracious God.

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We gather here tonight with grateful hearts for the city of Delaware and for the people who have stepped forward to serve it.

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As we begin this organizational meeting, we invite your presence to gently guide us.

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Fill this room with your peace, with your wisdom, and a spirit of unity that help us work together for the good of every neighbor who calls this city home.

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As roll call comes forth, we lift up each councilman by name.

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May they uh sense your strength and your steadfastness as they take on the responsibility that is laid before them.

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We thank you for those who will be uh facilitating tonight's important moments for the for those administrating the oaths.

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Bless their service and and the order they bring to this evening.

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Lord, guide them with clarity, compassion, and a deep love for this community.

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May this night be both a milestone and a reminder that they do not lead in their own strength.

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Not alone, but with you with one another.

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As the council elects the mayor and the vice mayor, we ask for your wisdom to be near, steady and reassuring.

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May the leaders choosing this evening carry uh humility in their hearts, courage in their decisions and grace in every interaction that they have.

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As they take their oath, let those promises be filled with with purpose, with hope, and that desire to uplift all people.

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Summary of Proceedings

Organizational Meeting of Delaware City Council - November 17, 2025

The City of Delaware City Council held its organizational meeting on November 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included an invocation, swearing-in of three new at-large council members (Carolyn Kay Riggle, Catlin Frazier, and Dr. Kyle Bogan), election of the Mayor and Vice Mayor, and council comments. Councilman Rydall was excused. All actions were unanimous.

Invocation

  • Sam Rosa, Senior Pastor of Delaware Christian Church, delivered an invocation, praying for wisdom, unity, and guidance for the new council.

Oaths of Office

  • April Scowden (BV School Board Member) administered the oath of office to at-large councilmember elect Carolyn Kay Riggle.
  • Judge Marianne Hemmeter administered the oath to at-large councilmember elect Catlin Frazier.
  • Judge Kyle Rohrer administered the oath to at-large councilmember elect Dr. Kyle Bogan.

Election of Mayor

  • Councilman Hoffman nominated Carolyn K. Riggle to continue as Mayor. The motion was seconded by Miss Griffith. A roll call vote resulted in a unanimous 6-0 approval (with Councilman Rydall excused). Carolyn K. Riggle was re-elected as Mayor.

Election of Vice Mayor

  • Mayor Riggle nominated Catlin Frazier for Vice Mayor. The motion was seconded. A roll call vote resulted in a unanimous 6-0 approval. Catlin Frazier was elected as Vice Mayor.

Oaths of Office for Mayor and Vice Mayor

  • The City Attorney administered the oath of office to Mayor Carolyn K. Riggle.
  • The City Attorney administered the oath of office to Vice Mayor Catlin Frazier.

Council Comments

  • Council members offered congratulations and remarks. Councilman Hoffman welcomed Dr. Bogan and praised the team. Mayor Riggle expressed gratitude and readiness to work. Dr. Bogan thanked residents for their trust. Vice Mayor Frazier looked forward to learning. Councilman Haynes shared a story about public perception and emphasized the honor of public service in Delaware.

Adjournment

  • The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 PM.

Meeting Transcript

All right, we'll call the uh November 17th organizational meeting of the City of Delaware to order. Start with the roll call. Miss Griffith. Here. Mr. Haynes. Here. Mr. Hoffman. Here. Mr. Ryder is absent. Dr. Bogan? Here. Ms. Frazier? Here. Mayor Wriggle. Here. Motion to excuse Councilman Rydall. Second. Okay. Roll call. Miss Griffith? Yes. Mr. Haynes? Yes. Mr. Hoffman? Yes. Mr. Bogan? Yes. Sorry. Ms. Fraser? Yes. Mayor Wriggle. Yes. Okay, Councilman is excused. Next we'll uh do the invocation. It's gonna be by Sam Rosa, senior pastor, Delaware Christian Church. Thank you once again for the opportunity to be here with you tonight to share this moment of prayer as we begin this organization organizational meeting. Let's pray. Father God, uh love and gracious God. We gather here tonight with grateful hearts for the city of Delaware and for the people who have stepped forward to serve it. As we begin this organizational meeting, we invite your presence to gently guide us. Fill this room with your peace, with your wisdom, and a spirit of unity that help us work together for the good of every neighbor who calls this city home.

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