City Council

Melvin Municipal Building

300 W. Washington Street

Greensboro, NC 27401

City of Greensboro

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

5:30 PM Council ChamberTuesday, June 15, 2021

Call to Order

This hybrid City Council meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 5:32 p.m. on the above date in the

Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building with the following members present:

Councilmember Nancy Hoffmann, Councilmember Michelle Kennedy,

Councilmember Justin Outling, Councilmember Tammi Thurm, Councilmember

Goldie F. Wells, Mayor Nancy Vaughan, Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne J. Johnson,

Councilmember Marikay Abuzuaiter and Councilmember Sharon M. Hightower

Present: 9 -

Also present were City Manager David Parrish, City Attorney Chuck Watts and Deputy City Clerk Tebony Rosa.

Moment of Silence

The meeting opened with a moment of silence.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Mayor Vaughan recognized Councilmember Hoffmann to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

72. ID 21-0484 Resolution Recognizing City Manager David Parrish

Mayor Vaughan spoke to the resignation of City Manager David Parrish; and Council read a resolution into the

record.

Mayor Vaughan presented the city seal to City Manager Parrish; reflected on the citywide events that occurred

during his tenure; and thanked him for his service.

Councilmembers expressed appreciation; extended well wishes; reflected on early challenges; admired his servant

leadership style; and spoke of his service to the city.

City Manager Parrish voiced appreciation for the recognition.

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Thurm, to

adopt the resolution. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

Ayes, Nancy Hoffmann, Michelle Kennedy, Justin Outling, Tammi Thurm, Goldie F. Wells,

Nancy Vaughan, Yvonne J. Johnson, Marikay Abuzuaiter and Sharon M. Hightower

9 -

153-21 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DAVID PARRISH FOR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE CITY OF

GREENSBORO

WHEREAS, Greensboro native David Parrish began a career as a public servant in August 2000 as an Employment

Specialist at the Arc of Greensboro; and later served as the Director of Recreation at Well Spring Retirement

Community;

WHEREAS, David Parrish stepped into Public Administration in November 2007 when he was appointed Town

Manager in Yanceyville, North Carolina; and expanded his horizons when he accepted a role as Deputy City