| | CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 2002 | |
As prescribed by the Charter of the City of East Providence and the laws of the State of Rhode Island, the Councilmen-elect assembled in the Council Chamber at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, December 2, 2002.
Present: Valerie A. Perry ) City Clerk
Rolland R. Grant
Daniel F. Harrington
Norman J. Miranda ) Councilmen-elect
Dr. Isadore S. Ramos
Absent: Patrick A. Rogers ) Councilman-elect
The colors are posted by the Police Department Honor Guard.
The National Anthem is performed by members of the East Providence High School Band.
The invocation is given by Reverend Gregory Carpenter, Pastor of Haven Methodist Church.
The City Clerk declares the City Council meeting in session. The oath of engagement is administered by General Treasurer Paul Tavares to the following Councilmen-elect:
Norman J. Miranda, Councilman Ward 2;
Rolland R. Grant, Councilman Ward 3;
Daniel F. Harrington, Councilman, Ward 4;
Dr. Isadore S. Ramos, Councilman-at-large.
The City Clerk calls for the nominations for the office of Mayor. Mr. Miranda nominates Rolland R. Grant for the office of Mayor. Mr. Harrington seconds the nomination. There being no further nominations, the nominations are declared closed. Roll-call vote is taken for the election of Rolland R. Grant to the office of Mayor.
| | Mr. Grant | Aye |
| | Mr. Larisa | Aye |
| | Mr. Midgley | Aye |
| | Mr. Miranda | Aye |
| | Mr. Rogers | Absent |
By a vote of 4-0, Rolland R. Grant is elected Mayor. Senator William V. Irons administers the oath of office to Mr. Grant. Following his remarks, Mayor Grant is presented with the gavel and he assumes the Chair.
ASSISTANT MAYOR
Mr. Harrington nominates Norman J. Miranda for the office of Assistant Mayor. Mayor Grant steps down from the Chair and seconds the nomination. There being no further nominations, the nominations are declared closed. Roll-call vote follows:
| | Mr. Harrington | Aye |
| | Mr. Miranda | Aye |
| | Dr. Ramos | Aye |
| | Mr. Rogers | Absent |
| | Mayor Grant | Aye |
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Grant declares Norman J. Miranda elected to the office of Assistant Mayor. Senators Michael Damiani and Daniel DaPonte administer the oath of engagement to Mr. Miranda.
CITY CLERK
Dr. Ramos nominates Valerie A. Perry for the office of City Clerk. Mr. Miranda seconds the nomination. There being no further nominations, the nominations are declared closed. Roll-call vote follows:
| | Mr. Harrington | Aye |
| | Mr. Miranda | Aye |
| | Dr. Ramos | Aye |
| | Mr. Rogers | Absent |
| | Mayor Grant | Aye |
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Grant declares Valerie A. Perry appointed to the office of City Clerk and administers the oath of engagement.
CITY SOLICITOR
Mr. Miranda nominates William J. Conley, Jr. for the office of City Solicitor. Mr. Harrington seconds the nomination. There being no further nominations, the nominations are declared closed. Roll-call vote follows:
| | Mr. Harrington | Aye |
| | Mr. Miranda | Aye |
| | Dr. Ramos | Aye |
| | Mr. Rogers | Absent |
| | Mayor Grant | Aye |
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Grant declares William J. Conley, Jr. appointed to the office of City Solicitor, and the Mayor administers the oath of engagement.
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR
Dr. Ramos nominates Gregory S. Dias for the office of Assistant City Solicitor. Mr. Miranda seconds the nomination. Roll-call vote follows to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLVED, that Gregory S. Dias be appointed Assistant City Solicitor to serve for a term of office concurrent with that of the Council and until his successor is appointed and qualified
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Grant declares the above resolution adopted. It is noted for the record that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR
Dr. Ramos nominates Timothy J. Chapman for the office of Assistant City Solicitor. Mr. Miranda seconds the motion. Roll call vote follows to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that Timothy J. Chapman be appointed Assistant City Solicitor to serve for a term of office concurrent with that of the Council and until his successor is appointed and qualified.
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Grant declares the above resolution adopted. It is noted for the record that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.
The City Clerk administers the Oath of Engagement to Mr. Dias and Mr. Chapman.
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Mr. Miranda nominates Ralph DellaRosa for the office of Probate Judge. Mr. Harrington seconds the nomination. Roll call vote follows to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that Ralph DellaRosa be appointed Probate Judge to serve for a term of office concurrent with that of the Council and until his successor is appointed and qualified.
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Grant declares the above resolution adopted. It is noted for the record that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.
The City Clerk administers the Oath of Engagement to Judge DellaRosa.
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Mr. Harrington nominates Christine Engustian for the office of Deputy Probate Judge. Mr. Miranda seconds the nomination. Roll call vote follows to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that Christine Engustian be appointed Deputy Probate Judge to serve for a term of office concurrent with that of the Council and until her successor is appointed and qualified.
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Grant declares the above resolution adopted. It is noted for the record that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.
The City Clerk administers the Oath of Engagement to Judge Engustian.
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE
Mr. Miranda nominates Michael Farley for the office of Municipal Court Judge. Dr. Ramos seconds the nomination. Roll call vote follows to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that Michael J. Farley be appointed Municipal Court Judge to serve for a term of office concurrent with that of the Council and until her successor is appointed and qualified.
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Grant declares the above resolution adopted. It is noted for the record that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.
The Mayor administers the Oath of Engagement to Judge Farley.
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CITY SERGEANT
Mr. Harrington nominates Joseph Connors for the office of City Sergeant. Mr. Miranda seconds the nomination. Roll call vote follows to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that Joseph Connors be appointed City Sergeant to serve for a term of office concurrent with that of the Council and until his successor is appointed and qualified.
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Grant declares the above resolution adopted. It is noted for the record that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.
Mr. Miranda administers the oath of engagement to Mr. Connors.
Council Meeting Dates for 2003
Move that the City Council meet at 7:30 o’clock P.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall on Tuesday, December 17, 2002, and thereafter on the following dates in 2003:
| | January 7 | May 6 | October 7 |
| | January 21 | May 20 | October 21 |
| | February 4 | June 3 | November 4 |
| | February 18 | June 17 | November 18 |
| | March 4 | July 15 | December 2 |
| | March 18 | August 19 | December 16 |
| | April 1 | September 2 | |
| | April 15 | September 16 | |
Motion to approve is made by Mr. Harrington, seconded by Dr. Ramos, and unanimously voted. It is noted for the record that Mr. Rogers is absent for the vote.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Motion is made by Dr. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Miranda, to appoint Peter Bedrosian, 98 James Street, East Providence 02914 Sealer of Weights and Measures.
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Grant declares Peter Bedrosian appointed to the office of Sealer of Weights and Measures and Dr. Ramos administers the oath of engagement.
The City Council meeting adjourns at 7:00 p.m. for the School Committee organization.
Attest:
Valerie A. Perry, CMC
City Clerk
Approved:____________________