TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBER
EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
PRESENT Richard F. Kehoe, William P. Horan, Jr., Barbara-Ann Rossi, Eric A. Thompson,
Marc I. Weinberg, Linda A. Russo, Ram Aberasturia, Patricia Harmon and Robert Damaschi
CALL TO ORDER
In accordance with Section 3.2(a) of the Town Charter, Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc called the meeting
to order at 7:39 p.m. She announced the exit locations in accordance with Connecticut General
Statutes § 29-381, after which the Council joined her in the pledge of allegiance.
Earlier in the day, Scott Chadwick, Corporation Counsel, swore in Marcia A. Leclerc as Mayor of
East Hartford.
Robert Pasek, Town Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the following elected officials:
TOWN COUNCIL
William P. Horan, Jr.
Richard F. Kehoe
Eric Thompson
Patricia Harmon
Ram Aberasturia
Marc I. Weinberg
Barbara-Ann Rossi
Linda A. Russo
Robert Damaschi
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dorese Roberts
Marilyn Pet
Christopher Gentile
Stephanie Watkins
Thomas Rup
SELECTMEN
Richard Torpey, Jr.
Peter Condio – absent
J. Roger Pelletier
CONSTABLES
Patricia Begley
Catherine Condio
Patricia W. Gately
Tia L. Woods
Esther Clarke
Michelle Locke
Carl E. Smith
TOWN TREASURER
Joseph R. Carlson – sworn in earlier in the day
NOMINATION OF COUNCIL CHAIR/DEPUTY MAYOR
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Eric Thompson
to nominate Richard F. Kehoe as Chair of the Town Council
Motion carried 9/0.
NOMINATION FOR VICE CHAIR
MOTION By Barbara Rossi
seconded by Eric Thompson
to nominate William P. Horan, Jr. as Vice Chair of the Town Council.
Motion carried 9/0.
NOMINATION OF COUNCIL CLERK
MOTION By Bill Horan
seconded by Eric Thompson
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 Eric Thompson
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 Barbara Rossi will serve as the Majority Leader and Eric Thompson will serve as the Minority Leader.
Several Councillors addressed the residents of East Hartford, thanking them for their support and participation in the election process and thanked their families for their support throughout their tenure of public service. Additionally, many of the Councillors recognized Mayor Leclerc for her recent victory in the municipal election.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION By Eric Thompson
seconded by Bill Horan
to adjourn (8:20 p.m.)
Motion carried 9/0.
Attest ___________________________
Angela Attenello
TOWN COUNCIL CLERK
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