Dexter City Clerk Crystal Bishop administered the oath of office to newly reelected city officials at Monday evening’s meeting of the Dexter Board of Aldermen.

Taking the oath of office for new terms were aldermen Jerry Corder (Ward I), Kent Essner (Ward II), Tim Aslin (Ward II), and Ray Pixley (Ward III), and City Collector Crystal Allstun. The newly sworn-in officials then signed the “Book of the Oath of Office” and resumed their seats at the aldermanic table.

The swearing-in ceremony was the high point in an otherwise rather uneventful meeting Monday night. Mayor Joe Weber was out of town, and Ward II Alderman Kent Essner presided in his role as aldermanic president.

City Developer Janet Coleman reported to the board that a “couple of inquiries” have been received concerning potential new small businesses in town. Coleman called the prospects “promising.”

Pam Trammell, director of the Keller Public Library, reported the Genealogy Society would be hosting a workshop at the library on Saturday, June 5. Additional information can be received by contacting the library.

After conducting ‘old business,’ the board adjourned Sine Die, and reassembled and reorganized.  Bishop administered the oath the office, and the ‘new’ board began its duties.

On a nomination by Alderman Taylor, Ward II Alderman Tim Aslin was unanimously elected as president of the board; Bishop was unanimously appointed as clerk.  In addition, the board gave its approval to the reappointment of standing city committees.

The next aldermanic meeting is set for 7 p.m., Monday, May 21

Photo Above: City Clerk Crystal Bishop administers the oath of office to city officials reelected in municipal elections in Apri. Taking the oath of office are (from left) Crystal Allstun, Ray Pixley, Tim Aslin, Kent Essner, and Jerry Corder. (ShowMe Time photo by Annabeth Miller)