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Wednesday, November 12, 2014 5:30 PM City of Cocoa 65 Stone Street Cocoa, FL 32922 Cocoa City Council Chambers City Council Meeting Minutes - Final

November 12, 2014City Council Meeting Minutes - Final I. OPENING MATTERS: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Parrish called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. INVOCATION Deputy Mayor Whipple provided an invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Boisvert led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. ROLL CALL The City Clerk took the roll. PRESENT: Henry U. Parrish III, Mayor Clarence Whipple, Jr., Deputy Mayor Don Boisvert, Councilman Tyler Furbish, Councilman Brenda Warner, Councilwoman Michael C. Blake, Councilman-Elect Anthony Garganese, City Attorney John A. Titkanich, Jr., City Manager Joan Clark, City Clerk STAFF PRESENT: Micki Abdi, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director; Tom Redmond, Acting Fire Chief; Steve Belden, Community Services Director; Michael Cantaloupe, Chief of Police; Tammy Gemmati, Administrative Services Director; Jack Walsh, Utilities Director; Ed Wegerif, Public Works Director; Nancy Dresser, Deputy Community Services Director; Susan McGrady, CRA Program Manager; Samantha Senger, Public Relations Specialist; Matt Fuhrer; Special Assistant to the City Manager; John Hankins, Police Major; and Mary Lou Stearns, Code Enforcement Technician. II. COUNCIL BUSINESS: Mayor Parrish turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Whipple. Deputy Mayor Whipple spoke of how much he enjoyed his terms as Deputy Mayor and District 1 Councilman for the City of Cocoa. Several members of the audience spoke of the Deputy Mayor's dedication Page 1City of Cocoa Printed on 12/5/2014

November 12, 2014City Council Meeting Minutes - Final to District 1 and the City of Cocoa. Persons speaking included his pastor, fellow church members, and residents of the City of Cocoa. Deputy Mayor Whipple thanked everyone for their kind words, and he expressed special thanks to his wife and family for their patience during his time of service to the community. 1. Swearing-in of District 1 Councilman-Elect Michael C. Blake Councilman-Elect Blake took the following oath of office: "I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the State of Florida; that I will observe the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of the City of Cocoa; and that I will faithfully perform and discharge the duties of a Councilman of the City of Cocoa, upon which I am about to enter." Reaffirmation of District 4 Councilman Tyler Furbish Councilman Furbish took the following oath of office: "I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the State of Florida; that I will observe the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of the City of Cocoa; and that I will faithfully perform and discharge the duties of a Councilman of the City of Cocoa, upon which I am about to re-enter." Councilman Blake thanked his supporters and his family. Councilman Furbish expressed thanks to the citizens of Cocoa and to his wife, Nancy. 2. Recognition of Deputy Mayor Clarence Whipple, Jr. Mayor Parrish presented Deputy Mayor Whipple with a plaque in recognition of his service. It read: "Presented to Clarence Whipple, Jr., for his dedication, inspiration, and leadership as Deputy Mayor/District 1 Councilman, serving the City of Cocoa from November 15, 2006 to November 12, 2014. Dated this the 12th day of November, 2014, by the Honorable Mayor, City Council, Staff, and Citizens of Cocoa." 3. Annual Appointment of Deputy Mayor Page 2City of Cocoa Printed on 12/5/2014

November 12, 2014City Council Meeting Minutes - Final MOTION By Councilman Blake; Seconded by Councilman Furbish, to appoint Councilwoman Brenda Warner as Deputy Mayor. AYES: Parrish, Warner, Blake, Boisvert, and Furbish THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (5 TO 0) III. ADJOURNMENT MOTION By Councilman Boisvert; Seconded by Deputy Mayor Warner, to adjourn. AYES: Parrish, Warner, Blake, Boisvert, and Furbish THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (5 TO 0) The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m. Page 3City of Cocoa Printed on 12/5/2014