SPECIAL CHARTER MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1997

Outgoing Mayor Bram called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL was answered by Judith Davis, Rodney M. Roberts, Edward V. J. Putens and Thomas X. White, Council members; and by Antoinette M. Bram, Mayor.

ALSO PRESENT were Michael P. McLaughlin, City Manager; Robert A. Manzi, City Solicitor; and David E. Moran, City Clerk.

Outgoing Mayor Bram observed a moment of silence for Arthur Gropp the father of Anne Meglis and then led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION COUNT: Mr. Moran reported that in accordance with Section 8-9 of the City Code, he had posted on the Bulletin Board in the Municipal Building copies of the Certification of the Final Count of the Regular Election, held in the City of Greenbelt, Maryland, on Tuesday, November 4, 1997, as prepared by the Chairman and Members of the Board of Elections.

Mr. Moran further reported that absentee ballots were accounted for and counted separately by two election clerks, in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building, in the presence of a representative of the Board of Elections. Designated representatives of candidates were present throughout these procedures. Copies of the certifications have been provided to the Council Members Elect, as well as the candidate not elected.

The results of the November 4, 1997 Regular Election were:

Edward V. J. Putens 1493
Thomas X. White 1543
Rodney M. Roberts 1490
Judith F. Davis 1574
Alan J. Turnbull 1308
Konrad E. Herling 1297

There were 2,098 ballots cast. All six candidates received over 40% of the total ballots cast. Thus, in accordance with the requirements of Section 31 of the City Charter, the following five candidates were elected to serve as members of the Council for a two year term of office:

Judith F. Davis 1574
Thomas X. White 1543
Edward V. J. Putens 1493
Rodney M. Roberts 1490
Alan J. Turnbull 1308

OATH OF OFFICE: Judith F. Davis, Edward V.J. Putens, Rodney M. Roberts, Alan J. Turnbull and Thomas X. White took and subscribed to the oath of office before Antoinette M. Bram, outgoing Mayor, as prescribed by Section 71 of the City Charter and State law. Copies of the executed oaths of office, attested to by the City Clerk, will be filed in the City Clerk's office.

Ms. Davis announced that there were some presentations for Mayor Bram. Senator Green presented a proclamation from the Maryland Senate. Delegate Hubbard presented a citation from the Governor. County Councilwoman Scott read a proclamation from the County Council and County Executive. Ms. Davis read a letter from Mary Prangley, Mayor of Hyattsville. Mayor Page of College Park gave some congratulatory remarks. Ms. Davis then presented Mayor Bram with a gavel plaque, an engraved silver tray and a jacket with the city logo. Mayor Bram thanked everyone for their gifts and kind words.

ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN: Mr. White nominated Mr. Putens to serve as Temporary Chairman. Mr. Turnbull seconded and Mr. Putens was elected to serve as Temporary Chairman. ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN: Mr. White nominated Mr. Putens to serve as Temporary Chairman. Mr. Turnbull seconded and Mr. Putens was elected to serve as Temporary Chairman. ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN: Mr. White nominated Mr. Putens to serve as Temporary Chairman. Mr. Turnbull seconded and Mr. Putens was elected to serve as Temporary Chairman. Mr. White nominated Mr. Putens to serve as Temporary Chairman. Mr. Turnbull seconded and Mr. Putens was elected to serve as Temporary Chairman.

ELECTION OF MAYOR: In accordance with Section 6 of the City Charter, Mr. Roberts moved that Judith F. Davis be nominated to serve as Mayor of the City of Greenbelt for the 1995-1997 term of Council. Mr. White seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Congratulations were extended to Ms. Davis. ELECTION OF MAYOR: In accordance with Section 6 of the City Charter, Mr. Roberts moved that Judith F. Davis be nominated to serve as Mayor of the City of Greenbelt for the 1995-1997 term of Council. Mr. White seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Congratulations were extended to Ms. Davis. ELECTION OF MAYOR: In accordance with Section 6 of the City Charter, Mr. Roberts moved that Judith F. Davis be nominated to serve as Mayor of the City of Greenbelt for the 1995-1997 term of Council. Mr. White seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Congratulations were extended to Ms. Davis. In accordance with Section 6 of the City Charter, Mr. Roberts moved that Judith F. Davis be nominated to serve as Mayor of the City of Greenbelt for the 1995-1997 term of Council. Mr. White seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Congratulations were extended to Ms. Davis.

ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO MAYOR: Judith F. Davis recited and subscribed to the oath of office before Vivian Jenkins, Clerk of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, as required by Section 71 of the City Charter and State law. She then assumed the gavel from Temporary Chairman Putens.

STATEMENT BY MAYOR: Mayor Davis made a brief statement. STATEMENT BY MAYOR: Mayor Davis made a brief statement. STATEMENT BY MAYOR: Mayor Davis made a brief statement. Mayor Davis made a brief statement.

ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM: Mr. Putens moved that Thomas X. White be nominated to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Turnbull seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Congratulations were extended to Mr. White. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM: Mr. Putens moved that Thomas X. White be nominated to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Turnbull seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Congratulations were extended to Mr. White. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM: Mr. Putens moved that Thomas X. White be nominated to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Turnbull seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Congratulations were extended to Mr. White. Mr. Putens moved that Thomas X. White be nominated to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Turnbull seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Congratulations were extended to Mr. White.

STATEMENT BY MAYOR PRO TEM: Mr. White made a brief statement.

STATEMENTS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Putens, Mr. Roberts and Mr. Turnbull made brief statements. Mr. Putens, Mr. Roberts and Mr. Turnbull made brief statements.

OTHER BUSINESS: Mayor Davis announced the following seating arrangement: Mayor Pro Tem White to her immediate left; Mr. Putens to her immediate right; Mr. Roberts to the left of Mr. White; and Mr. Turnbull to the right of Mr. Putens.

Mayor Davis thanked the Prince George's County Board of Supervisors of Elections, the Greenbelt Board of Elections, The Public Works, Recreation and Police Departments, Bev Palau, Bo Ferguson and David Moran for their help in conducting a smooth election.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Putens moved to adjourn and Mr. White seconded. The motion unanimously carried. Mayor Davis adjourned the Special Charter Meeting of November 10, 1997 at 8:32 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Putens moved to adjourn and Mr. White seconded. The motion unanimously carried. Mayor Davis adjourned the Special Charter Meeting of November 10, 1997 at 8:32 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
David E. Moran
City Clerk

"I hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct report of the Special Charter Meeting of the City Council of Greenbelt, Maryland, held November 10, 1997."

Judith F. Davis
Mayor

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