TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBER
EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
PRESENT Chair Richard F. Kehoe, Vice Chair William P. Horan, Jr., Majority Leader Marcia A. Leclerc, Minority Leader Donald H. Pitkin, Councillors Marc I. Weinberg, Barbara-Ann Rossi, Linda A. Russo, Eric Thompson and Susan Skowronek
CALL TO ORDER
In accordance with Section 3.2(a) of the Town Charter, Mayor Melody A. Currey called the meeting
to order at 7:30 p.m.
Earlier in the day, Sharon Miller, Town Clerk, swore in Melody A. Currey as Mayor of East Hartford.
However, Ms. Miller administered the oath once again for the viewers of Channel 5.
Ms. Miller administered the Oath of Office to the following elected officials:
TOWN COUNCIL
William P. Horan, Jr.
Richard F. Kehoe
Marcia Leclerc
Donald H. Pitkin
Marc I. Weinberg
Barbara-Ann Rossi
Linda A. Russo
Eric Thompson
Susan Skowronek
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Marcus C. Oladell, IV
Tyron Harris
Bryan Hall
Jeffrey Currey
Robert J. Damaschi – sworn in earlier in the day
SELECTMEN
Peter J. Bonzani
J. Roger Pelletier - absent
Richard M. Torpey, Jr. - absent
CONSTABLES
Richard L. Begley
Patricia W. Gately
Tia L. Woods
Stephen Roczynski
Esther Clarke
Michelle Locke
James E. Reik
TOWN TREASURER
Joseph R. Carlson
NOMINATION OF COUNCIL CHAIR/DEPUTY MAYOR
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Don Pitkin
to nominate Rich Kehoe as Chair of the Town Council
Motion carried 9/0.
NOMINATION FOR VICE CHAIR
MOTION By Linda Russo
seconded by Eric Thompson
to nominate William Horan as Vice Chair of the Town Council.
Motion carried 9/0.
NOMINATION OF COUNCIL CLERK
MOTION By Marc Weinberg
seconded by Susan Skowronek
to appoint Angela Attenello as Council Clerk.
Motion carried 9/0.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO TIME, PLACE AND PROCEDURE FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Don Pitkin
to adopt the following resolution:
Whereas, Section 3.3(a) of the Town Charter of the Town of East Hartford requires that a resolution be adopted at this meeting governing the time and place of regularly scheduled meetings, and provide for the calling of Special Meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the East Hartford Town Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m., and at such other times as the Council shall designate, in the Council Chamber in the Town Hall of the said Town of East Hartford and at such other places as the Council shall designate.
Also, according to Section 3.3(a) of the Town Charter, that the Chair shall have the power to call a Special Meeting of the Council at any time and shall call such meeting whenever requested by one-third or more of the Councillors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern parliamentary procedure at all Town Council meetings, with the exception that (1) the Chair shall not be required to restate the motion of any Council member unless requested by another Councillor, or when in the discretion of the Chair, such restatement is necessary to avoid any confusion as to the motion; and (2) where such rules are in conflict with the provisions of the State Statutes, the Town Charter, or Town Ordinances.
On call of the vote, motion 9/0.
SELECTION OF MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS
Chair Kehoe announced that Marcia Leclerc will serve as the Majority Leader and Donald Pitkin will serve as the Minority Leader.
All Councillors addressed the residents of East Hartford, thanking them for their support and participation in the election process and expressing their goals for this Council. Additionally, the Councillors thanked their families for their love and support, not only during the campaign, but throughout their tenure of public service.
A moment of silence was observed in honor of Veterans' Day, after which the pledge of allegiance was recited.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Don Pitkin
seconded by Bill Horan
to adjourn (8:26 p.m.)
Motion carried 9/0.
Attest ___________________________
Angela Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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