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ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 7, 2002
A Special Meeting of the Enfield Town Council was called to order by Chairman Vayda on the Town Green of the Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut on Monday, October 7, 2002 at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL-CALL - Present were Councilmen Fiore, Hall, Kaupin, Jones, Mangini, Strom, Tait, and Vayda. Councilmen Edgar, Egan, and Tallarita were absent. Also present were Town Manager, Scott A. Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni; Town Clerk, Suzanne F. Olechnicki; EMS Manager, Gary Wiemokly; Deputy Chief of Police, Ray Bouchard; Members of the EMS committee and Maciolek Post.
TRANSFER CEREMONY/AMBULANCE OPERATION AUTHORITY
Mr. Shanley stated the purpose of this gathering is to transfer responsibility for the Enfield Community Ambulance to the Town of Enfield. Chairman Vayda then accepted this transfer from the Maciolek Post. He thanked the EMS Committee for 52 years of continuous service. He stated Enfield has been blessed to have the Maciolek Post as part of this community. He emphasized this is not an ending, but rather the beginning of a new era of this service. He explained this is a new relationship being formed with the Maciolek Post, which will continue to be a valuable partner in this service. He noted the Maciolek Post will continue with the fund raising activities, and the Town of Enfield will focus on operational activities.
Chairman Vayda stated there has to be a commitment on the part of the community and Town of Enfield going forward. He noted this commitment is evident in the hiring of an EMS Coordinator. He explained the EMS Coordinator position will help in making this relationship continue and prosper. He pointed out the goal is to develop a first class emergency service. He noted with the help of the Maciolek Post, the Town of Enfield hopes to be a leader in this area.
Stanley Halgas, a member of the Maciolek Post, wished the Town of Enfield success in this endeavor. He noted the hiring of an EMS Coordinator was a step in the right direction. He stated the Maciolek Post takes pride in their sponsorship of this service for the past 52 years. He pointed out this success is credited to the support of the community. He noted the Maciolek Post is pleased to be involved with this service by continuing the fundraising activities to purchase new ambulances and equipment so that Enfield has a state-of-the-art emergency service. He stated hopefully people with no insurance will continue to receive this service as in the past.
The Special Meeting of the Council continued in the Enfield Room of the Enfield Town Hall.
MOTION #6176 by Councilman Tait, seconded by Councilman Strom to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters, Pending Litigation, and Real Estate Negotiations.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #6176 adopted 8-0-0, and the Special Meeting stood recessed at 6:50 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Executive Session of the Enfield Town Council was called to order by Chairman Vayda at 6:51 p.m.
ROLL-CALL - Present were Councilmen Fiore, Hall, Kaupin, Jones, Mangini, Strom, Tait, and Vayda. Also present were Town Manager, Scott A. Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni; Town Clerk, Suzanne F. Olechnicki; Assistant Town Attorney, Maria Stavropoulos.
Personnel Matters, Pending Litigation, and Real Estate Negotiations were discussed with no action or votes being taken.
Chairman Vayda recessed the Executive Session at 7:35 p.m.
Chairman Vayda reconvened the Executive Session at 10:00 p.m.
Chairman Vayda adjourned the Executive Session at 10:08 p.m.
Chairman Vayda reconvened the Special Meeting at 10:09 p.m. and stated that during Executive Session they discussed Personnel Matters, Pending Litigation, and Real Estate Negotiations with no action or votes being taken.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION #6177 by Councilman Strom, seconded by Councilman Jones to adjourn.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #6177 adopted 8-0-0, and the meeting stood adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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