City Council Special

CITY OF HENDERSON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING April 16, 2013 I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hafen called the Special Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL The City Clerk confirmed the Special Meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, and Fire Station No. 86, and by mailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List. Present: Andy Hafen, Mayor Sam Bateman, Councilman Debra March, Councilwoman John F. Marz, Councilman Gerri Schroder, Councilwoman Absent: None Officers: Jacob Snow, City Manager Josh Reid, City Attorney Sabrina Mercadante, City Clerk Absent: None Staff: Robert Murnane, Public Works Director Tracy Foutz, Acting Director of Community Development and Services Richard Derrick, Finance Director Jonathon Nunes, Council and Commission Services Coordinator Tedie Jackson, Minutes Clerk Henderson City Council Special Meeting Page 2 of 4 April 16, 2013 – Minutes III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (Motion) Councilwoman Debra March moved to accept the agenda as presented. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman, Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Mayor Hafen declared the motion carried. Mayor Hafen announced that all the City Council meetings are being video recorded and streamed live to the Web. IV. ITEMS OF BUSINESS S-1 OATH OF OFFICE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WARD III CITY CLERK'S OFFICE The City Clerk will administer an Oath of Office and present Certificates of Election to the newly elected Mayor and City Council Ward III. Sabrina Mercadante, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Andy Hafen. Mayor Hafen stated that he could not be more proud today than in 1987 when he first took the Oath of Office for Ward II of the City of Henderson. He feels fortunate and blessed to be the Mayor of Henderson and promised to continue to commit himself to doing what is best for the City of Henderson and make it a premier community. Sabrina Mercadante, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to John F. Marz, City Councilman Ward III. Councilman Marz stated that it has been a real pleasure to serve the City of Henderson. It is a wonderful place to live and he and his wife have raised their children here. He said he will work hard to help Henderson maintain its status as a premiere city in this country. We have incredibly good people that live in our city and work for the City. He said we have a dedicated staff and City Council that works really hard to make Henderson a wonderful place. Henderson City Council Special Meeting Page 3 of 4 April 16, 2013 – Minutes Mayor Hafen recognized the following individuals in the audience and thanked them for attending: former Councilwoman Amanda Cyphers; County Commissioner Mary Beth Scow; and an original Council member from 1953, Lou LaPorta. Mayor Hafen also recognized former city managers, grand marshals for our parades, and Planning Commissioners. S-2 CITY OF HENDERSON 60TH ANNIVERSARY MAYOR AND COUNCIL OFFICE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Presentation regarding the City of Henderson's 60th anniversary, and recognition of past leadership for the City of Henderson. Jacob Snow, City Manager, congratulated Mayor Hafen and Councilman Marz for winning the 2013 Municipal Election for their respective titles. On behalf of all the employees at the City of Henderson, we look forward to working with you for the next four years. He said we expect to be challenged and look forward to continue being a premiere city. Mr. Snow stated that this is a historic night celebrating the City of Henderson 60th Anniversary. According to the City’s records, the formal process of incorporating the City of Henderson began on March 27, 1953. With the collection of signatures for qualified electors and taxpayers, a plan for the proposed city was submitted to the 8th Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada on April 16, 1953. On that date, the Court issued a decree declaring the City of Henderson duly incorporated. Following an election for Mayor and Council and notices being filed and published, the Secretary of State issued the Certificate of Incorporation on June 17, 1953. Mr. Snow stated that Henderson started with 13 square miles of land and a little more than 7,000 citizens. He expects that Henderson will exceed more than 300,000 citizens before the end of this decade. He said Henderson is continually ranked in the highest quality of life, educators, safety, and Money Magazine listed Henderson as one of the best places to live in America three times. Mr. Snow noted that Henderson has award-winning parks, trails, and recreation centers. Henderson also has a tremendous reputation for excellence in development services and master-planned communities. A video was shown depicting photographs to celebrate the last 60 years. Mayor Hafen stated that the previous and current Council members, city managers, city clerks, city attorneys, and leaders in the community have made this community what it is today by all working together. He said he is proud of this community, the Council, and this great country that we live in. He noted that he has served with five chiefs of police; four city managers, and city clerks. He thanked his fellow colleagues for their time and efforts. He also thanked staff members for putting together the 60th Anniversary video. Henderson City Council Special Meeting Page 4 of 4 April 16, 2013 – Minutes V. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Hafen, in concurrence with the Council, adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:25 p.m. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF MAY, 2013. ________________________ Andy Hafen Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ Sabrina Mercadante, MMC City Clerk