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May 16, 2012 <br /> The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 <br /> p.m., May 16, 2012 in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall, <br /> Council Member Moore presiding. <br /> Council Member Moore stated that the tragic loss of our colleague, Drew <br /> Nielsen, has had a devastating impact on our entire community as we <br /> each uniquely deal with the grieving process. The agenda has been <br /> abbreviated. All council briefing items and action items have been <br /> postponed to one of our next two meetings. It is important to note that a <br /> memorial gathering is planned for Sunday, May 20, from noon to 2:00 <br /> p.m. in the Weyerhaeuser Room at the Everett Station. It is with the <br /> upmost respect for Councilman Nielsen, his family, his friends, colleagues <br /> and entire community that we ask for a moment of silence. <br /> Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members <br /> Roberts, Moore, Stonecipher, and Affholter were present. Council <br /> Members Hatloe and Gipson were excused. <br /> Council Member Affholter led the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> The minutes of the May 9, 2012 Everett City Council meeting were <br /> approved as printed. Council Members Moore and Stonecipher abstained <br /> from the vote. <br /> MAYOR <br /> Mayor Stephanson extended his sincere condolences to Councilman <br /> Nielsen's family and loved ones during this very difficult time. <br /> RESOLUTION — SENATOR HENRY M. JACKSON <br /> Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member <br /> Affholter to adopt Resolution No. 6497 in honor of Evereft's favorite <br /> son, Senator Henry M. Jackson, on his 100th birthday, and that May <br /> 31, 2012, be declared "Scoop Jackson Day" in the city of Everett. <br /> 132 <br />