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ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2001
An Organizational Meeting of the Enfield Town Council was held in the Council Chamber of the Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut on Thursday, November 15, 2001. The meeting was called to order by Suzanne F. Olechnicki, Town Clerk at 5:00 p.m.
PRAYER The Prayer was given by Reverend James Low of St. Marys Episcopal Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Enfield Police Explorers.
STAR SPANGLED BANNER The Star Spangled Banner was sung by Amy Elizabeth Maynard.
OATH OF OFFICE - The Oath of Office was administered by Town Clerk, Suzanne F. Olechnicki to the following individuals:
William J. Edgar, Jr.
Alice Egan
Peter J. Falk
Lewis J. Fiore
Carol A. Hall
Scott R. Kaupin
Cynthia Mangini
Mary Lou Strom
John T. Tait
Patrick L. Tallarita
William R. Vayda
ROLL-CALL Present were Councilmen Edgar, Egan, Falk, Fiore, Hall, Kaupin, Mangini, Strom, Tait, Tallarita, and Vayda. Also present were Town Manager, Scott A. Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel T. Vindigni; Town Clerk, Suzanne F. Olechnicki; Town Attorney, Christopher W. Bromson
ELECTION OF MAYOR
NOMINATION #5531 by Councilman Fiore to appoint William R. Vayda as Mayor of the Town of Enfield.
MOTION #5532 by Councilman Falk, seconded by Councilman Tait to close nominations.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5532 adopted 11-0-0.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, William R. Vayda was appointed Mayor of the Town of Enfield by an 11-0-0 vote.
Mayor Vayda thanked everyone for the honor of serving as Mayor. He congratulated everyone on their election/re-election to the office of Councilman. He stated his belief this is a great Council. He noted the Council has a track record in the past of doing what they believe is best for the community as a whole. He pointed out each of the Council members may have disagreements in deliberations or discussions on various issues, however, he feels once the decision is made, they will proceed on the decision as a whole and follow through on that. He stated his hope this Council will continue to follow this prescription for success. He thanked the Town Council for their service to the community over the past years. He stated this Council is looking forward to another two years of achievement. He thanked the residents of the community for their continued support and confidence in the Council.
NOMINATION #5533 by Councilman Mangini to appoint Patrick L. Tallarita as Deputy Mayor of the Town of Enfield.
MOTION #5534 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Tait to close nominations.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5534 adopted 11-0-0.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared Patrick L. Tallarita appointed Deputy Mayor of the Town of Enfield by an 11-0-0 vote.
RESOLUTION #5535 by Councilman Strom, seconded by Councilman Mangini.
RESOLVED, that the Enfield Town Council does hereby amend Section 12 (d) to read as follows:
Any public member desiring to address the Council at the second Public Communication at the first Regular Meeting shall limit his/her remarks to five (5) minutes.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #5535 adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #5536 by Councilman Strom, seconded by Councilman Kaupin.
RESOLVED, that the Enfield Town Council does hereby adopt the POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS, dated August 7, 2000.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #5536 adopted 11-0-0.
RESOLUTION #5537 by Councilman Kaupin, seconded by Councilman Tait.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Enfield Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to submit an Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program application to the State of Connecticuts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for Powder Hill Road Lots 33, 36, 37, & 39, to accept any award under said grant program, and to sign, enter into and amend any agreements with the State DEP specifically related to the grant.
The Enfield Town Council further authorizes the expenditures of town funds for its share of the purchase price of the properties should the Town receive an award under this program.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared RESOLUTION #5537 adopted 11-0-0.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION #5538 by Councilman Egan, seconded by Councilman Mangini to adjourn.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #5538 adopted 11-0-0, and the meeting stood adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne F. Olechnicki Jeannette Lamontagne
Town Clerk Secretary to the Council
Clerk of the Council
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