Unidentified Speaker (Mayor) opened the gathering by announcing that the first order of business was to administer the oath of office to newly elected and re-elected members of the Orange Village Council and that the oaths would be given individually.

James Boyle, Jeffrey Foster, Amanda Kurland, and Lisa Perry each repeated the oath affirming support for the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio and promising to faithfully, honestly and impartially discharge their duties as council members of Orange Village. The oath language used included an explicit reference to the rules, regulations and charter of Orange Village.

Family and guests joined council members at the front of the room for congratulatory remarks and photos. A councilmember moved for a brief recess so attendees could enjoy cake with family and friends; the motion was seconded by Unidentified Speaker (Mayor). A roll call was then conducted; the transcript records affirmative responses of Bilski, Jeffrey Foster, Amanda Kurland, James Boyle, Harry and Vincent. The meeting recessed and attendees were directed to the Woodell Room.

The transcript does not include the meeting date. The transcript also contains inconsistent spellings for Amanda Kurland’s surname (appearing as both 'Kerland' and 'Kurland'); this article uses the later spelling 'Kurland' and notes the variance. The roll call as recorded in the transcript shows multiple 'Yes' responses but did not clearly record Palmer’s response.