MINUTES

LAWTON CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING

MAY 5, 2003 - 9:00 A.M.

WAYNE GILLEY CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Mayor Cecil E. Powell,                Also Present:

Presiding                        Larry Mitchell, City Manager

                            John Vincent, City Attorney

                            Brenda Smith, City Clerk

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Mayor Powell.  Notice of meeting and agenda were posted on the City Hall notice board as required by law.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:                James Hanna, Ward Two

                    Glenn Devine, Ward Three

                    Robert Shanklin, Ward Five

        Barbara Moeller, Ward Six

        Stanley Haywood, Ward Seven

ABSENT:    Randy Bass, Ward One

        Amy Ewing-Holmstrom, Ward Four

        Michael Baxter, Ward Eight

COMMENTS - CURRENT ADMINISTRATION

Moeller said it had been a pleasure to serve on the City Council, that she had learned alot and made many friends. She said last year had been tough and that she would welcome the break but would be back to serve the community in some capacity in the future as she had done so all of her life. Moeller thanked those who had supported her.

Mayor Powell presented a plaque of appreciation containing Moeller's name plate and the City seal in honor of her service to the City of Lawton. He commended Moeller's performance.

DECLARE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION TO CEASE - MAYOR POWELL.

Mayor Powell declared the current administration to cease. He asked that Judge Corrales and the recently  elected members come to the stage for the Oath of Office.

ADMINISTRATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY OATHS OF OFFICE - MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE MICHAEL CORRALES.

Jeffrey Patton, Stanley Haywood and Randy Warren received the Oaths of Office from Muncipal Judge Michael Corrales. The members were welcomed.

DECLARE NEW ADMINISTRATION TO BEGIN: Mayor Powell declared the new administration to begin.

ROLL CALL - NEW ADMINISTRATION:

PRESENT:            James Hanna, Ward Two

                Glenn Devine, Ward Three

                Robert Shanklin, Ward Five

                Jeffrey Patton, Ward Six

                Stanley Haywood, Ward Seven

                Randy Warren, Ward Eight

ABSENT:            Randy Bass, Ward One

                Amy Ewing-Holmstrom, Ward Four

COMMENTS - NEW ADMINISTRATION

Patton thanked Barbara Moeller for her work over the past three years in representing Ward 6 with a lot of grace. He said he looked forward to working with Moeller in the future and for the betterment of Lawton.

Warren thanked those who supported his campaign and said he looked forward to working for the citizens of Ward 8 and all of the citizens of Lawton.

Haywood noted he received the oath of office again after having been unopposed in the recent election and that he was glad to be able to continue to serve.

Mitchell and Vincent welcomed the new members and offered assistance as needed. Mayor Powell gave a reminder of the first budget meeting scheduled for tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.

There being no further business to consider, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m. upon motion, second and roll call vote.