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Special Council Meeting May 9, 2023 Page 2 the resolution declaring Council Members Mihir Pankaj elected to District 4, Rebecca Norment elected to District 5 and Rudy Kessel elected to District 7. As explained by Ms. Ellis, a Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Moore. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 4. Recognition of outgoing Mayor Paula Portugal and Council Member Linda Knox for their service. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes informed everyone that Council Member Knox was unable to make the meeting tonight because of a scheduling conflict, and that she would be recognized at the next City Council meeting. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes expressed appreciation to Mayor Portugal for the six years she served and countless hours of volunteering her time to the community. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes asked the City Council to join him in the front so that together they could present a plaque to Mayor Portugal. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes and City Council presented a plaque to Mayor Portugal recognizing her for her service to the City. 5. Issuance of Certificate of Election; Administer Statement of Elected Officer to Council Members; and Administer Oath of Office newly elected Council Members. City Clerk Janice Ellis issued a certificate of election, administered the statement of elected officer and administered an oath of office to newly elected Council Members Mihir Pankaj, Rebecca Norment, and Rudy Kessel. 6. Election by City Council of Mayor and Mayor Pro -Tem to serve the City of Paris for the next year. Mayor Hughes reviewed the procedures City Council would follow for the elections. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes opened the floor for nominations for Mayor. Council Member Pilgrim nominated Reginald B. Hughes to serve as Mayor. There being no additional nominations, Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes closed the floor for nominations for Mayor and called for a vote. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes announced that Reginald B. Hughes was elected to serve as Mayor for the City of Paris for the upcoming year. Mayor Hughes opened the floor for nominations for Mayor Pro -Tem. Council Member Savage nominated Mihir Pankaj to serve as Mayor Pro -Tem. There being no additional nominations, Mayor Hughes closed the floor for nominations and called for a vote. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Mayor Hughes announced Mihir Pankaj was elected to serve as Mayor Pro -Tem for the City of Paris for the upcoming year. 7. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member