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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Reorganization_03/12/2009MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 12, 2009 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 7:04 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Pat Watkins, Vice-Mayor Calvin Turnquest, Council Member Vince Arena, Council Member Jim Humpage and Council Member Paterno. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo Jr., Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and Department Heads. INVOCATION Reverend Paul Beresford gave the invocation; Village of Tequesta Honor Guard then presented the Colors. PRESENTATION OF COLORS BY TEQUESTA HONOR GUARD PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCIL OATHS OF OFFICE Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo performed the Oaths of Office to: • Seat 2 -Patricia Watkins • Seat 4 -Tom Paterno VILLAGE COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Election of Officers for the following year (Trela White): Mayor 1. Call for Nominations Mayor Watkins called for nominations for Mayor. Vice-Mayor Turnquest nominated Mayor Patricia Watkins. Mayor Watkins asked if there were any other nominations; there being none, the Mayor closed nominations. 2. Election VOTE: Vice-Mayor Turnquest moved to accept the nomination of Patricia Watkins to serve as Mayor; seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5-0. Vice Mayor 1. Call for Nominations Mayor Watkins passed the gavel to Vice-Mayor Turnquest in order to make a motion. Mayor Watkins nominated Council Member Paterno for Vice-Mayor. Vice-Mayor Turnquest asked if there were any other nominations; there being none, the nominations were closed. Minutes -Regular Council Meeting 3/12/09 Page 2 2. Election VOTE; With the gavel still passed to Vice-Mayor Turnquest, Mayor Watkins moved to accept the nomination of Council Member Paterno to serve as Vice- Mayor; seconded by Council Member Turnquest; motion carried unanimously 5- 0. COUNCIL REMARI(S • Mayor Mayor Watkins thanked the public, stated it continues to be an honor to serve on Council, and was flattered to be selected as Mayor again. She stated they are each one of five and mentioned she nominated Vice-Mayor Paterno because he has had excellent suggestions and ideas. • Vice-Mayor Vice-Mayor Paterno thanked the residents for allowing him to serve the community and appreciated Mayor Watkins' nomination. He stated he was no non-sense and believed in getting issues handled. • Council Members Council Member Turnquest stated it was a humbling experience being Vice-Mayor. He noted he has learned that each member must respect each other's opinions and work together for the benefit of the Village no matter individual personal views. Council Member Arena stated he was not a newbie anymore and thanked the Village Manager, staff, and homeowners for assisting him throughout the year. He appreciates the input and will always take the time for residents. Council Member Humpage welcomed Ms. Watkins on a second term as Mayor and thanked Council Member Turnquest for his service the past year as Vice-Mayor. He commented on him and Vice-Mayor Paterno voting alike several times over the past year. He stated it is a pleasure to serve the Village and thanked the residents. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Council Membe Turnquest; the motion to adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ ~ Lori McWilliams, CMC Village Clerk r Humpage moved to adjourn; seconded by Council Member adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was ~~~°~~~~AGE p; ~-~'i ~ . ~,y~ogs~~ m m i '~ o99T ~ :;ay.