HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-02 Minutes NumberedCOUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 1980
11:50 A.M.
Iowa City City Council, organizational mtg., 1/2/80, at the Civic
Center. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret,
Roberts, Vevera. Absent: Erdahl. Minutes of this meeting are recorded
on Tape N79-30, Side 1, 1645-1794.
City Clerk Stolfus gave the oath of office to Councilman Perret and
Councilwoman Neuhauser at 11:50 A.M., and to Councilman Lynch at 11:55
A.M.
At 12 noon, moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to appoint City
Clerk Abbie Stolfus as Temporary Chairman. Motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Erdahl absent. Temporary Chairman Stolfus presiding.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to use the following
procedures for election of officers: Nominations to be made from the
floor; election of mayor and mayor pro tem be made by voice vote instead
of ballot. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
The Clerk announced that nominations were in order for the office of
the Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Councilman Vevera nominated
Councilman Balmer. Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, that nominations
close. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent. John R. Balmer
was elected by unanimous vote, 6/0, as mayor for 2 -year term; January 1,
1980 - 1982. Mayor Balmer now presiding.
Mayor Balmer asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro tem.
Councilwoman Neuhauser nominated Councilman Perret. Councilman Vevera
nominated Councilman Roberts. The vote for Perret was 2/4, Perret and
Neuhauser voting "aye". The vote for Roberts was 4/2, Perret, Neuhauser
voting "no." Mayor Balmer announced taht Councilman Roberts would be the 3
Mayor Pro tem.
City Clerk Stolfus gave the oath of office to Mayor Balmer and Mayor
Pro tem Roberts.
Mayor Balmer thanked Mayor Vevera for his two years as mayor and
presented him with his name plate, and announced that further recognition
will be forthcoming.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhuaser, to re -appoint John Hayek for
a two-year term as City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl
absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to re -appoint Abbie Stolfus
for a two-year term as City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, —
Erdahl absent.
MICROFILMED BY
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Mayor Balmer reminded the Council of a special executive session, as
posted, scheduled for tomorrow evening, 1/3/80, at 7:30 P.M., to discuss
collective bargining.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 12:15 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
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Mayor Balmer reminded the Council of a special executive session, as
posted, scheduled for tomorrow evening, 1/3/80, at 7:30 P.M., to discuss
collective bargining.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adjourn 12:15 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
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