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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 1/9/2007 MINUTES OF THE 2007 INSTALLATION CEREMONY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Scruggs, Vice Mayor Eggleston, and Councilmembers Clark, Frate, Goulet, Lieberman, Martinez and Councilmember-Elect Yvonne Knaack Also Present: Ed Beasley, City Manager; Pam Kavanaugh, Assistant City Manager, Craig Tindall, City Attorney, and Pamela Hanna, City Clerk. Sgt. Robert Flack of the United States Air Force performed the "National Anthem". Mayor Scruggs welcomed those present and introduced dignitaries in the audience. She then invited Ms. Julie Watters to the podium, who then proceeded as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Ms. Julie Watters welcomed everyone to the installation ceremony for the Glendale City councilmember's. She stated that this ceremony was part ritual, part tradition and part celebration. She said that this was an opportunity for the city, to officially recognize the new and continued leadership of the Glendale City Council. She added that we come together tonight, to show our admiration and support for the community and our elected officials. OATH OF OFFICE — MANUEL D. MARTINEZ, COUNCILMEMBER - CHOLLA DISTRICT The Honorable Quentin Tolby, Administrative Judge Pro-Tern, administered the Oath of Office to Manuel D. Martinez, Councilmember-Elect. Councilmember Martinez thanked everyone for their attendance this evening. He thanked the Cholla voters for their support and vote of confidence. He thanked his wife, Mary, for her support and help in his campaign. He also thanked his sons and daughters, Helen, Cecelia, David and Manny. He gave special recognition to his son David who was his treasurer throughout his campaign. He also thanked the Arizona Police Association and Phoenix Fire Fighters for their support; he thanked both Judge Quentin Tolby and Mayor Scruggs for their support. 1 Councilmember Martinez stated that campaigning is not an easy job. He thanked the many volunteers that helped in his campaign. He said that he was asked quite a few times why he wanted to do this again. He said that he enjoyed working on the City Council. He said he enjoyed meeting new people and working for the people of Glendale. Councilmember Martinez stated that cities ensure the highest quality of life by providing high quality services for their citizens. He stated that Glendale accomplishes all that with the highest professionalism. He said that the City of Glendale has a professional staff that know their job and provide excellent customer service by going that extra step. He said he is very proud of the accomplishments of the city and council. He acknowledged the accomplishments the city had made and cited many more projects that were underway. Councilmember Martinez closed by congratulating Vice Mayor Eggleston on his retirement thanking him for all he has done for the city. He also welcomed Councilmember Elect Yvonne Knaack. He stated that he wanted everyone to work toward making the City of Glendale the best city in America. OATH OF OFFICE — DAVID M. GOULET COUNCILMEMBER — OCOTILLO DISTRICT The Honorable Colleen McNally, Presiding Judge, Northwest Superior Court, administered the Oath of Office to David M. Goulet, Councilmember-Elect, Ocotillo District. Councilmember Goulet thanked Judge Collen McNally for giving him the oath tonight. He thanked Mel McDonald and Buddy Rake, Jr. for work completed for him over the years. He also thanked Lisa Houser and her husband Judge Brian Houser for their support. Councilmember Goulet said the wanted to talk about some of the responsibilities of the Council. He said that the decisions made, as a council should bring positive long- term benefits to the entire community. He stated that they have more opportunities than ever before to evaluate, listen and implement programs to better serve the community. He said that as a council it was their responsibility and duty to utilize them. He said that they must continue to provide basic services in the most cost effective way to the citizens. Councilmember Goulet thanked the citizens for their support. He said that the citizens continue to impress him. He has witnessed the valuable volunteer work and support for city projects. He said that he had seen a lot of change in the community, but his commitment of service to the citizens and community will not change. He stated that the city has committed to providing a level of service unsurpassed by any other city in the state. 2 Councilmember Goulet thanked everyone that supported him in his campaign. He stated that having been on the council before and knowing what is in store has made him a better leader. He said that the future holds many unknowns. He stated that his goals and objectives are to make the best decisions, to help solve problems, implement new strategies and focus on the future while being guided by the past. Councilmember Goulet congratulated Councilmember Martinez on his re- election. He also acknowledged Councilmember Eggleston on his retirement. He stated he felt honored and blessed to have known and worked with him. He wished him the best. He also welcomed Councilmember-Elect Yvonne Knaack to the City Council. He thanked all the people that worked and supported him in this election cycle. OATH OF OFFICE — YVONNE J. KNAACK, COUNCILMEMBER — BARREL DISTRICT The Honorable Elizabeth Finn, Presiding City Judge, Glendale City Court, administered the Oath of Office to Yvonne J. Knaack, Councilmember-Elect. Councilmember Knaack thanked Judge Finn for administering the oath. She said she is ready to work hard for the city. She stated that she had grand vision, grand goals, and grand dreams. She said she would be an accessible and responsive city councilmember to the citizens. Councilmember Knaack stated that she was very honored to have been elected and to have the privilege to work with the City Council and Mayor Scruggs. She thanked everyone for coming and participating in this event. She thanked her mother Eileen Schnider for her support. She also thanked her husband David for his love and support during her campaign. She acknowledged her daughters Shawna, Jessica, and Callie. She thanked her younger brother Gary for his work and support. She thanked all who supported and worked in her campaign. She thanked Mayor Scruggs and City Council for all the work they do. She also thanked Councilmember Eggleston for his 15 years of work for the city. She closed by saying that she will work hard and do her absolute best for the City of Glendale. Mayor Scruggs stated that it had been a wonderful ceremony. She invited all the councilmembers to the podium for their first official group photo. The meeting ended with Sgt. Robert Flack singing "God Bless America". There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. c_ Pamela Hanna — City Clerk 3