The second formal meeting of the year began at 6:19 PM.

The meeting opened with a prayer spoken by Rev. Chambliss "that we may be about the business of revitalizing and energizing our city," followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, and Chamber Evacuation instructions.

APPOINTMENTS [6] First time Appointees are required to appear in person before the Council.

Res. No. 2011-R171-2012-4 (Patron: All Members of Council) - To appoint Stacy L. Burrs [pictured above, right] to the Minority Business Enterprise and Emerging Small Business Advisory Board.

Resolution 2011-R172-2012-5 (Patron: Mayor Jones) - To appoint Tracey G. Jeter [pictured above, left] to the Minority Business Enterprise and Emerging Small Business Advisory Board (MBE Representative).

Resolution 2011-R174-2012-6 (Patron: All Members of Council) To appoint Latoya Hawks to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority [RRHA], Tenant Representative.

Resolution 2011-R176-2012-7 (Patron: All Members of Council) To appoint Oliver R. Singleton to the GRTC and Transit Study Task Force.

Resolution 2011-R177-2012-8 (Patron: All Members of Council) To appoint Jonathan Coleman to the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

Resolution 2012-R2-9 (Patron: All Members of Council) To appoint Bruce W. Tyler to the GRTC and Transit Study Task Force.

Public Comment:
Tony Benony Amekudzi spoke.
Cora Hayes spoke in support of the appointment of Latoya Hawks to the RRHA Board.

Marty Jewell abstained from the vote on Latoya Hawks to the RRHA Board [6:25].

And President Kathy Graziano wished Councilwoman Reva Trammell "Happy Birthday."