Meeting Summary
The city council meeting on July 5, 2022, primarily served as a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Mayor Larry Heikela and several council members. Key administrative positions were filled, including the election of Councilmember Matthew Peacock as Mayor Pro Tem. The council also formally adopted a resolution extending appreciation to outgoing Ward 4 Councilmember Lee Hall for her dedicated service.
Key Decisions & Votes
Election of Mayor Pro Tem
09:50Councilmember Matthew Peacock was nominated and unanimously elected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
Election of OML Board Representatives
11:30Mayor Larry Heikela was elected as the representative and Councilmember Lauren Schuler as the alternate representative to the Oklahoma Municipal League Board of Directors.
Election of ACOG Board Representatives
13:00Mayor Larry Heikela was elected as the representative and Councilmember Holman as the alternate representative to the Association of Central Oklahoma Government's Board of Directors.
Election of Retirement System Trustee
14:20Councilmember Elizabeth Foreman was nominated and unanimously elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for the City of Norman Retirement System.
Resolution of Appreciation for Lee Hall
15:30Resolution R-2223-TAC-14, extending appreciation to Lee Hall for her service as Ward 4 Council Member, was unanimously adopted.
Announcements
- Mayor-elect Larry Heikela, Council Member-elect Lauren Schuler (Ward 2), Council Member-elect Helen Grant (Ward 4), Council Member-elect Elizabeth Foreman (Ward 6), and Council Member-elect Matthew Peacock (Ward 8) were sworn into office.
- Council members offered farewell remarks and appreciation for outgoing Ward 4 Councilmember Lee Hall, recognizing her dedication and service to the community.
Agenda Summary
Administering Oaths of Office and Seating of Mayor-elect and Council Members-elect
Administering the oaths of office to and seating of Mayor-elect Larry Heikela, Council Member-elect Lauren Schuler (Ward 2), Council Member-elect Helen Grant (Ward 4), Council Member-elect Elizabeth Foreman (Ward 6), and Council Member-elect Matthew Peacock (Ward 8).
Election of Mayor Pro Tem
Election of a Mayor Pro Tem for the city council.
Election of a Representative and an Alternate Representative to the Oklahoma Municipal League Board of Directors
Election of a representative and an alternate representative to serve on the Oklahoma Municipal League Board of Directors.
Election of a Representative and an Alternate Representative to the Association of Central Oklahoma Government's Board of Directors
Election of a representative and an alternate representative to serve on the Association of Central Oklahoma Government's Board of Directors.
Election of a City Council Member to serve on the Board of Trustees for the City of Norman Retirement System
Election of a city council member to serve on the Board of Trustees for the City of Norman Retirement System.
Resolution R-2223-TAC-14 extending appreciation to Lee Hall for serving as Ward 4 Council Member in Norman, Oklahoma
A resolution to formally extend appreciation to Lee Hall for her service as Ward 4 Council Member.