Nov. 20, 2024 - Regular Meeting
Middletown
Minutes · November 20, 2024
At a Special Meeting of the Town Council Elect of the Town of Middletown, RI, held at the Middletown Town Hall and by telephone conference call/webinar, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 6:03 P.M.
Councillor Elect Peter D. Connerton, Sr, Members Present
Councillor Elect Christopher M. Logan
Councillor Elect Charles R. Roberts
Councillor Elect Paul M. Rodrigues
Councillor Elect Dennis B. Turano
Councillor Elect Thomas P. Welch, III
Councillor Elect Barbara A. VonVillas
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall presiding
POSTED – NOVEMBER 15, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING – NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Members of the Town Council Elect have requested to hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road, Middletown, Rhode Island. Said meeting will be conducted in person, by telephone conference call/ webinar, members of the public may access and listen to the meeting in real-time by calling 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) or 1-888-475-4499 (Toll Free) and entering Meeting ID: 861 0969 2419 or on the web at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86109692419
November 15, 2024
Wendy J.W. Marshall, MMC, Town Clerk
Town of Middletown
Town Hall – 350 East Main Road
Middletown, Rhode Island 02842
Dear Mrs. Marshall:
Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 203 of the Town Charter and in accordance with Sections 42-46-2., 42-46-3. and 42-46-6., RIGL, we hereby call a Special Meeting of the Town Council Elect to unofficially consider, discuss and act upon the following items of business, all items on this agenda may be considered, discussed and voted upon:
Town Council Elect to unofficially discuss leadership, Town Council appointments and other matters related thereto.
Said meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road, Middletown, Rhode Island 02842.
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| Peter D. Connerton, Sr. | Christopher M. Logan |
| Middletown Town Council Elect | Middletown Town Council Elect |
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| ___ | ___ |
| Charles R. Roberts | Paul M. Rodrigues |
| Middletown Town Council Elect | Middletown Town Council Elect |
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| Thomas P. Welch, III Middletown Town Council Elect | |
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| CC: | Town Council Elect | Town Administrator |
| | Town Solicitor | Public Library |
This meeting location is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals requiring interpreter services for the hearing-impaired should notify the Town Clerk’s Office at 847-0009 not less than 48 hours before the meeting.
Posted on November 15, 2024, at Middletown Town Hall, Middletown Public Library and Secretary of State Web Site.
Town Clerk Wendy Marshall noted that all votes taken at the meeting will not be official until the Inauguration that will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Middletown Town Hall.
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall requested nominations for Council President.
Council Elect Connerton nominated Council Elect Rodrigues as Council President.
There were no further nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Logan, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to close nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Connerton, duly seconded, it was voted to appoint Council Elect Rodrigues as Council President; Council Elect Roberts and Council Elect Turano voted NO to said motion.
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall requested nominations for Vice President.
Council Elect Roberts nominated Council Elect Turano as Vice President.
Council Elect VonVillas nominated Council Elect Welch as Vice President.
There were no further nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Logan, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to close nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Roberts, duly seconded, it was voted to appoint Council Elect Turano as Vice President; Council Elect Roberts and Council Elect Turano voted YES; Council Elect Connerton, Council Elect Logan, Council Elect Rodrigues, Council Elect Welch and Council Elect VonVillas voted NO to said motion; MOTION FAILED TO PASS.
On motion of Council Elect VonVillas, duly seconded, it was voted to appoint Council Elect Welch as Vice President; Council Elect Roberts and Council Elect Turano voted NO to said motion.
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall requested nominations for Town Solicitor.
Council Elect Rodrigues nominated Peter B. Regan as Town Solicitor.
There were no further nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Logan, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to close nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Peter B. Regan as Town Solicitor.
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall requested nominations for Assistant Town Solicitor.
Council Elect Rodrigues nominated Michael E. Monti as Assistant Town Solicitor.
There were no further nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Logan, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to close nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Michael E. Monti as Assistant Town Solicitor.
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall requested nominations for Assistant Town Solicitor for Prosecution.
Council Elect Rodrigues nominated Michael Monti as Assistant Town Solicitor for Prosecution.
There were no further nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Logan, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to close nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Michael Monti as Assistant Town Solicitor for Prosecution.
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall requested nominations for Probate Court Judge
Council Elect Rodrigues nominated Michael W. Miller as Probate Court Judge.
There were no further nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Logan, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to close nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Michael W. Miller as Probate Court Judge.
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall requested nominations for Assistant Probate Court Judge.
Council Elect Rodrigues nominated Barbara A. Barrow as Assistant Probate Court Judge.
There were no further nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Logan, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to close nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Barbara A. Barrow as Assistant Probate Court Judge.
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall requested nominations for Municipal Court Judge.
Council Elect Rodrigues nominated Francis S. Holbrook II as Municipal Court Judge.
There were no further nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Logan, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to close nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Francis S. Holbrook, II as Municipal Court Judge.
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall requested nominations for First Assistant Municipal Court Judge.
Council Elect Rodrigues nominated Robert M. Silva as First Assistant Municipal Court Judge.
There were no further nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Logan, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to close nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Robert M. Silva as First Assistant Municipal Court Judge.
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall requested nominations for Second Assistant Municipal Court Judge
Council Elect Rodrigues nominated Kevin O. Hagan as Second Assistant Municipal Court Judge.
There were no further nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Logan, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to close nominations.
On motion of Council Elect Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Kevin O. Hagan as Second Assistant Municipal Court Judge.
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall announced the following:
December 2nd – Please arrive by 5:30 pm for the Inauguration at Middletown Town Hall.
December 13h – Tree Lighting at the Senior Citizens Center 6:00 p.m.
On motion of Council Elect Logan, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to adjourn said meeting at 6:11 p.m.
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Karin H. Clancey, CMC
Deputy Town Clerk