| | CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2004 | |
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 Wednesday, December 1, 2004.
Present: Patrick T. Caine
Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.
Peter F. Midgley
Norman J. Miranda
Valerie A. Perry
Reverend John E. Unsworth, Pastor of St. Brendan’s Church, gives the invocation.
The colors are posted by the Police Department Honor Guard.
Members of the East Providence High School Band perform the National Anthem.
The City Manager declares the City Council meeting in session. The oath of engagement is administered by General Treasurer Paul Tavares to the following Councilmen-Elect:
Patrick T. Caine, Councilman Ward 1;
Norman J. Miranda, Councilman Ward 2;
Valerie A. Perry, Councilwoman Ward 3;
Peter F. Midgley, Councilman, Ward 4;
Joseph S. Larisa, Jr., Councilman-at-Large.
MAYOR
The City Manager requests the nominations for the office of Mayor. Ms. Perry nominates Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. for the office of Mayor. Mr. Midgley seconds the nomination. There being no further nominations, the nominations are declared closed. Roll-call vote is taken for the election of Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. to the office of Mayor.
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. is elected Mayor. His Excellency, Governor Donald Carcieri, administers the oath of office to Mr. Larisa. Following his remarks, Mayor Larisa is presented with the gavel and he assumes the Chair.
ASSISTANT MAYOR
The Mayor requests the nominations for the office of Assistant Mayor. Mr. Midgley nominates Valerie A. Perry for the office of Assistant Mayor. Mr. Caine seconds the nomination. There being no further nominations, the nominations are declared closed. Roll-call vote follows:
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Larisa declares Valerie A. Perry elected to the office of Assistant Mayor. Governor Carcieri administers the oath of engagement to Mrs. Perry.
CITY CLERK
The Mayor requests the nomination for the office of City Clerk. Mrs. Perry nominates Dana L. Toy for the office of City Clerk. Mr. Caine seconds the nomination. There being no further nominations, the nominations are declared closed. Roll-call vote follows:
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Larisa declares Dana L. Toy appointed to the office of City Clerk. The Mayor administers the oath of engagement to Ms. Toy.
CITY SOLICITOR
The Mayor requests the nomination for the office of City Solicitor. Mr. Midgley nominates William J. Conley, Jr. for the office of City Solicitor. Mr. Miranda seconds the nomination. There being no further nominations, the nominations are declared closed. Roll-call vote follows:
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Larisa declares William J. Conley, Jr. appointed to the office of City Solicitor. The Mayor administers the oath of engagement to Mr. Conley.
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR
The Mayor entertains a motion for the appointment of Assistant City Solicitor. Mr. Miranda nominates Gregory S. Dias for the office of Assistant City Solicitor. Mr. Caine 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 Larisa declares the above resolution adopted.
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR
The Mayor entertains a motion for the appointment of Assistant City Solicitor. Mr. Caine nominates Timothy J. Chapman for the office of Assistant City Solicitor. Mr. Midgley 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 Larisa declares the above resolution adopted. Mayor Larisa administers the Oath of Engagement to Mr. Dias and Mr. Chapman.
JUDGE OF PROBATE
The Mayor entertains a motion for appointment of Probate Judge. Mr. Caine nominates Ralph DellaRosa for the office of Probate Judge. Mr. Miranda 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 Larisa declares the above resolution adopted. Mayor Larisa administers the Oath of Engagement to Judge DellaRosa.
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
The Mayor entertains a motion for appointment of Deputy Judge of Probate. Mrs. Perry nominates Christine Engustian for the office of Deputy Probate Judge. Mr. Midgley 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 Larisa declares the above resolution adopted. Mayor Larisa administers the Oath of Engagement to Judge Engustian.
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE
The Mayor entertains a motion for appointment of Municipal Court Judge. Mr. Miranda nominates Michael Farley for the office of Municipal Court Judge. Mr. Midgley 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 his successor is appointed and qualified.
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Larisa declares the above resolution adopted. Mayor Larisa administers the Oath of Engagement to Judge Farley.
CITY SERGEANT
The Mayor entertains a motion for the appointment of City Sergeant. Mr. Miranda nominates Joseph Connors for the office of City Sergeant. Mr. Caine 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 Larisa declares the above resolution adopted. Mayor Larisa administers the oath of engagement to Mr. Connors
Council Meeting Dates for 2005
The Mayor entertains a motion for the holding of Council Meetings in 2005. Move that the City Council meet at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall on Tuesday, December 21, 2004, and thereafter on the following dates in 2005:
| January 4 | May 3 | October 4 |
| January 18 | May 17 | October 18 |
| February 1 | June 7 | November 1 |
| February 15 | June 21 | November 15 |
| March 1 | July 12 | December 6 |
| March 15 | August 16 | December 20 |
| April 5 | September 6 | |
| April 19 | September 20 | |
Motion to approve is made by Mr. Miranda, seconded by Mr. Caine and unanimously voted.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
The Mayor entertains a motion for the appointment of Sealer of Weights and Measures. Motion is made by Mr. Midgley seconded by Mr. Caine to appoint Theodore Sullivan Sealer of Weights and Measures.
On a unanimous roll-call vote, Mayor Larisa declares Theodore Sullivan appointed to the office of Sealer of Weights and Measures. The Mayor administers the oath of engagement to Mr. Sullivan.
The Mayor declares the Council portion of the meeting finished and invites the School Committee to come forward for their organization. The City Council meeting adjourns at 7:00 p.m.
Attest:
Dana L. Toy
City Clerk Approved: _______________________