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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - March 2, 1977 `. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION (Cont'd): Mayor Cheney stepped down, and Mayor Brown assumed the seat of Mayor for the remainder of the evening. Dr. Harold Schick, Weston Road, presented former Mayor Cheney with a silver serving tray in appreciation for his dedication on behalf of citizens. Mayor Brown stated that it was now in order to accept nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. In response to Council's questions, City Attorney Frank Gillio stated that the Mayor Pro Tem served in the absence of, or the inability of, the Mayor to act, and that it was customary when a new Mayor was elected, to also select a Council Member to act in the capacity of Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman McReynolds nominated Councilwoman Hillestad to the office of Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman McReynolds moved, seconded by Councilman Proft and unanimously carried to close nominations for the office. Councilwoman Hillestad was elected to the office of Mayor Pro Tem for the term of one year to March 1978 unanimously by roll call vote. Councilman McReynolds also noted that Mayor Cheney had performed a valuable service to the Town, and moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad to extend a vote of thanks to the former Mayor. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote, with Mayor Cheney abstaining. �r Mayor Brown expressed appreciation that Council had selected him for the office, and stated that he would work diligently toward improved relations within the Community, exploring all avenues to heal the divisiveness. He stated that all Councilmen were available for discussions with residents and said it was his intention to institute regular office hours at Town Hall each Monday between 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon. He also stated that Councilwoman Hillestad would continue to hold office hours on Tuesdays between 2:00 and 4:00 P.M. Mayor Brown requested that Council read his suggestions regarding Council's agenda procedures. Council concensus was to agenda this matter to the next Council meeting for consideration at that time. Mayor Brown also asked Council Members who might wish re -appointment to any intergovernmental Committee or Commission at this time to let their wishes be known to himself or City Manager Robert Crowe, and the matter would be con- sidered. C. CONSENT CALENDAR: At the request of Mr. Jack Valladao, Esperanza Drive, the Minutes of February 16, 1977 were removed for separate consideration; Councilman Proft requested the removal of the Minutes of February 2nd, and Item 3 a. Councilwoman Hillestad moved, seconded by Councilman Proft, and unanimously C carried to approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar, specifically: -2-