City Council Special Meeting Induction of Council City Hall - Council Chambers 1900 N. Civic Square Goodyear, AZ 85395 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pizzillo called the Special Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo; Vice Mayor Laura Kaino; Councilmember Wally Campbell; Councilmember Brannon Hampton; Councilmember Vicki Gillis; Councilmember Benita Beckles; Councilmember Trey Terry
- Staff Present:
- City Manager Wynette Reed; City Attorney Roric Massey; Acting City Clerk Jasmine Pernicano
POSTING OF THE COLORS
The colors were posted by the Goodyear Fire and Police Honor Guard.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
The National Anthem was performed by Sophia Pizzillo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Youth Commissioners Mariah Hewlett, Leylanie Manley, Kiley Colvin, Ameera Singh, Aariya Singh, and Lucas Hamblin.
INVOCATION
Pastor Othell Newbill, Greater New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, offered the invocation.
SWEARING-IN OF NEWLY-ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE GOODYEAR CITY COUNCIL
[Official oaths were administered by the City Clerk prior to the meeting.]
Lionel Beckles administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Beckles. She was presented with her Certificate of Election.
Councilmember Beckles thanked her campaign supporters, both past and present, along with family and friends that traveled to be at this special occasion from all over the country. She pledged to continue the work of growing Goodyear.
Molly Rigdon administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Kaino. She was presented with her Certificate of Election.
Councilmember Kaino recognized the Goodyear voters, and thanked her supporters who donated to her campaign without expectations. She acknowledged the service to others her family has given locally and worldwide. She expressed confidence that the Council will work together for the good of Goodyear.
Mayor Pizzillo administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Terry. He was presented with his Certificate of Election.
Councilmember Terry thanked his wife, Elise, for her support during the campaign. He thanked his family and friends and is honored to be able to serve and support the community. He recognized that it takes a team to move the city forward and make a positive impact on the community.
Lionel Beckles administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Beckles. She was presented with her Certificate of Election.
Councilmember Beckles thanked her campaign supporters, both past and present, along with family and friends that traveled to be at this special occasion from all over the country. She pledged to continue the work of growing Goodyear.
Molly Rigdon administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Kaino. She was presented with her Certificate of Election.
Councilmember Kaino recognized the Goodyear voters, and thanked her supporters who donated to her campaign without expectations. She acknowledged the service to others her family has given locally and worldwide. She expressed confidence that the Council will work together for the good of Goodyear.
Mayor Pizzillo administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Terry. He was presented with his Certificate of Election.
Councilmember Terry thanked his wife, Elise, for her support during the campaign. He thanked his family and friends and is honored to be able to serve and support the community. He recognized that it takes a team to move the city forward and make a positive impact on the community.
ORGANIZATION OF NEW COUNCIL
| BUSINESS |
CITY COUNCIL WILL ELECT A VICE MAYOR
MOTION BY Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, SECONDED BY Councilmember Trey Terry To ELECT Wally Campbell as Vice Mayor beginning January 7, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Mayor Joe Pizzillo, Vice Mayor Laura Kaino, Councilmember Wally Campbell, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Benita Beckles, Councilmember Trey Terry
- NAY:
- Councilmember Vicki Gillis
Passed
COUNCIL REMARKS
Council had no remarks.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pizzillo adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:35 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING of the city of Goodyear, Arizona, held on January 6, 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2025. SEAL:
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Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk
| _____________________________ Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk |
__________________________ Joe Pizzillo, Mayor |
Date:___________________ |
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING of the city of Goodyear, Arizona, held on January 6, 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this ____ day of ______________, 2025. SEAL:
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Jasmine Pernicano, Acting City Clerk