Council Public Safety Committee

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Public Safety Committee met on January 15, 2013, at 2:30 p.m., with the Vice Mayor presiding. The committee convened to address one agenda item: the Election of Committee Chair, which was approved. During the meeting, the committee took three votes and heard no public comments. The meeting resulted in the successful election of a committee chair to lead the Public Safety Committee.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on January 13, 2013:

• Chuck Ellinger
• Chris Ford
• Shevawn Akers
• Diane Lawless
• Bill Farmer
• Kevin Stinnett
• Jenny Scutchfield
• Jennifer Mossotti
• Harry Clarke
• Peggy Henson
• Jenifer Benningfield

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

Nomination of Councilmember Peggy Henson for Chair of the Public Safety Committee 1:05

Councilmember Stenet moved to nominate Councilmember Peggy Henson for chair of the Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Ellinger seconded the motion. The motion passed by voice vote with no abstentions.

Election of Councilmember Peggy Henson as Chair of the Public Safety Committee 2:08

Councilmember Ellinger moved to elect Councilmember Peggy Henson as Chair of the Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Beard seconded the motion. The motion passed by voice vote with no abstentions.

Motion to Adjourn 3:56

Councilmember Henson moved to adjourn the Public Safety Committee meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with no abstentions.

Appointments

The following appointments were made during this meeting:

• Peggy Henson was appointed to serve as Public Safety Committee Chair.

• Stenet was appointed to serve as Public Safety Committee Vice Chair.

Election of Committee Chair

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The Public Safety Committee held an election for committee leadership positions. Councilmember Peggy Henson was elected as chair, and Councilmember Stenet was elected as vice chair.

During the discussion, committee members Stenet, Ellinger, and Henson participated in the proceedings. Beyond the election of leadership, the committee addressed administrative matters related to future operations, including discussion of upcoming meeting dates and a review of agenda items planned for the next meeting.

The election was approved.