January 1, 2014 Summary

MARION CITY COUNCIL MEETING

City Hall – Council Chambers on January 1, 2014, 12:00 Noon

ROLL CALL – 10 members answered – Mr. Cumston, Mr. Ratliff, Mr. Thomas, Mrs. Blevins, Mr. Smith, Mr. Osborn, Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Gustin, Mr. Crider, Mr. Edwards.

THE PRAYER LED BY PASTOR TOM TONEY OF FAMILY LIFE CHURCH

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS:

RESOLUTION 2014-1:

Electing a Clerk of Council for the years 2014 and 2015. Mr. Cumston moved to suspend Rules, Mr. Thomas 2^nd. Roll Call: Ayes all, motion carried. Mr. Cumston-Irene Fulton, Mr. Ratliff–Irene Fulton, Mr. Thomas-Irene Fulton, Mrs. Blevins-Irene Fulton; Mr. Smith-Irene Fulton; Mr. Osborn – Irene Fulton; Mr. Daniels-Irene Fulton; Mr. Crider-Irene Fulton; Mrs. Gustin-Irene Fulton; Mr. Edwards stated that Irene Fulton is appointed Clerk of Council 2014-2015. RESOLUTION 2014-1 IS ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2014-2:

Electing a President Pro Tempore for the years 2014 and 2015. Mr. Thomas moved to suspend, Mr. Ratliff 2^nd. Roll Call: Ayes all, motion carried. Mr. Cumston – Mike Thomas; Mr. Ratliff – Mr. Thomas – Mike Thomas; Mr. Thomas; Mrs. Blevins – Mike Thomas; Mr. Smith – Mike Thomas; Mr. Osborn – Mr. Thomas; Mr. Crider – Mike Thomas; Mr. Daniels – Mike Thomas; Mrs. Gustin – Mike Thomas; Mr. Edwards stated that Mike Thomas is President Pro Tempore for 2014-2015. RESOLUTION 2014-2 IS ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2014-3:

Electing a Clerk Pro Tempore of Council for the years 2014 and 2015. Mr. Cumston moved to suspend Rules, Mr. Ratliff 2^nd. Roll Call: Ayes all, motion carried. Mr. Cumston-Linda Strzelecki, Mr. Ratliff - Linda Strzelecki; Mr. Thomas-Linda Strzelecki, Mrs. Blevins-Linda Strzelecki; Mr. Smith-Linda Strzelecki; Mr. Osborn –Linda Strzelecki; Mr. Crider – Linda Strzelecki; Mr. Daniels-Linda Strzelecki; Mrs. Gustin – Linda Strzelecki. Mr. Edwards stated that Linda Strzelecki is appointed pro tempore for years 2014-2015.  RESOLUTION 2014-3 IS ADOPTED

OLD BUSINESS:

Item 1. ORDINANCE 2014-1: ORDINANCE TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF MARION, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014

            Mr. Cumston moved to adopt, Mr. Thomas 2^nd. Roll Call: Mr. Cumston, Mr. Thomas, Mrs. Blevins, Mr. Smith, Mr. Osborn, Mr. Crider; NAYS: Mr. Ratliff, Mr. Daniels, Mrs. Gustin.  ORDINANCE 2014-1 IS ADOPTED

Mr. Thomas said he will have the committee assignments for the 13^th. City Council meeting on the 13^th,. No Committee Meeting on the 6^th.

            With no further business to come before Council, President Edwards adjourned the meeting.

                                                                        ____________________________                                                                            Dave Edwards                                                                                                             President of Council

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Clerk of Council