MINUTES

LAWTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

MARCH 6, 2006 - 9:00 A.M.

WAYNE GILLEY CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

Mayor John P. Purcell, Jr.                        Also Present:

Presiding                        Larry Mitchell, City Manager

                            John Vincent, City Attorney

                            Traci Hushbeck, City Clerk

                            

Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Notice of meeting and agenda were posted on the City Hall notice board as required by law. Invocation was given by Mayor Purcell, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:                Bill Shoemate, Ward One

Rex Givens, Ward Two

                                                            Keith Jackson, Ward Four

Robert Shanklin, Ward Five

                    Stanley Haywood, Ward Seven

                    Randy Warren, Ward Eight

ABSENT:                Janice Drewry, Ward Three

Jeffrey Patton, Ward Six  

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COMMENTS –  CURRENT ADMINISTRATION

Mayor Purcell stated we are here to today to swear in two Councilmembers.  Ms. Drewry and Mr. Patton are in Washington DC.  Mr. Patton was sworn in the previous week by Judge Corrales.  He stated he cannot remember when they have sworn in Council members that are all returning.  

Warren stated he has had a great time the last three years and looks forward to the upcoming three years.

Haywood stated he would echo the exact comments.

DECLARE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION TO CEASE –  MAYOR PURCELL

Mayor Purcell requested Judge Corrales, Council Members Stanley Haywood and Randy Warren come forward for the Oath of Office.

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

Stanley Haywood and Randy Warren received the Oaths of Office from Judge Corrales.  

DECLARE NEW ADMINISTRATION TO BEGIN:  Mayor John P. Purcell, Jr. declared the new administration to begin.

ROLL CALL –  NEW ADMINISTRATION:

PRESENT:    Bill Shoemate, Ward One

        Rex Givens, Ward Two

        Keith Jackson, Ward Four

        Robert Shanklin, Ward Five

        Stanley Haywood, Ward Seven

        Randy Warren, Ward Eight

ABSENT:    Janice Drewry, Ward Three

        Jeff Patton, Ward Six

COMMENTS –  NEW ADMINISTRATION

Warren stated he is looking forward to his next term.

Haywood thanked all his constituents from Ward 7.  He stated in the next three years he hopes to clean up the Lawton View, Ranch Oak, McClung and Mattie Beal areas.  He stated he will stay committed and communicate with his constituents.  He is grateful to have this opportunity.

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There being no further business to consider, the meeting adjourned at 9:12 a.m. upon motion, second and roll call vote.

                            JOHN P. PURCELL, JR., MAYOR

ATTEST:

TRACI HUSHBECK, CITY CLERK