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COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING HELD APRIL 15, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were
Aldermen Madden, Schroeder, Petfalski, Salentine, Le Doux, Patterson and Damaske,
Clerk-Treasurer Marenda and Planning Director Turk.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Clerk-Treasurer noted that the
meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
NEW BUSINESS
Comments were made by Ald. Butch Le Doux as outgoing Alderman, District 2 after
serving four years. He expressed thanks for the opportunity to serve.
Circuit Court Judge Robert Mawdsley administered the oath of office to:
Chris Buckmaster Alderperson District 2
Nancy Salentine Alderperson District 4
Eric Schroeder Alderperson District 6
Eileen Madden Alderperson District 7
The Clerk-Treasurer presented a Certificate of Election to each newly elected official.
Ald. Buckmaster replaced Ald. Le Doux at the Council table.
Judge Mawdsley congratulated the officials on their election to office, and provided
pertinent comments for their role as aldermen.
Aldermen Buckmaster, Salentine, Schroeder and Madden spoke briefly.
Reso. #82-2003 – Expressing Appreciation to Butch Le Doux. Petfalski moved for
adoption. Salentine seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Mayor noted a simple majority vote was needed and ballots did not need to be initialed.
On the nominating ballot, the following nominations were made:
Alderman Petfalski
Alderman Patterson
Alderman Buckmaster
Alderman Damaske
On the first election ballot, the following votes were cast:
Alderman Petfalski 5
Alderman Buckmaster 1
Alderman Patterson 1
Alderman Petfalski was elected President of the Common Council.
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ELECTION OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Mayor noted a 2/3 vote was needed and ballots needed to be initialed.
On the nominating ballot, the following nominations were made:
Alderman Patterson
Alderman Salentine
Alderman Schroeder
Alderman Madden
On the first election ballot, the following votes were cast:
Alderman Patterson 3
Alderman Madden 2
Alderman Schroeder 2
On the second election ballot, the following votes were cast:
Alderman Patterson 2
Alderman Madden 3
Alderman Schroeder 1
Alderman Salentine 1
On the third election ballot, the following votes were cast:
Alderman Patterson 1
Alderman Madden 5
Alderman Schroeder 1
Alderman Madden was elected to serve as Council Representative to the Plan
Commission.
ELECTION OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO LITTLE MUSKEGO LAKE
PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT
Mayor noted that if possible the Alderman should live in the District, a majority vote is
required and ballots must be initialed.
On the nominating ballot, the following nominations were made:
Alderman Salentine
Alderman Damaske
On the first election ballot, the following votes were cast:
Alderman Salentine 6
Alderman Damaske 1
Alderman Salentine was elected to serve as Council representative to the Little
Muskego Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District.
Ald. Damaske moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Ald. Madden seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer