MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1991

Mayor Howes called the organizational meeting to order.

Council Members in attendance were Julie Andresen, Joyce Brown, Joe Herzenberg, Nancy Preston, Alan Rimer, Arthur Werner and Roosevelt Wilkerson, Jr. Also in attendance were Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina James G. Exum, Mayor-Elect Kenneth Broun, Council Member-Elect Joe Capowski, Council Member-Elect Mark Chilton, Assistant to the Mayor Lisa Price, Town Manager Cal Horton, Assistant Town Managers Sonna Loewenthal and Florentine Miller and Town Attorney Ralph Karpinos.

Item 1 Resolution Honoring Council Member and Former Mayor Wallace

Mayor Howes noted the Council's deep regret at the death of their friend and colleague James C. Wallace on November 27, 1991.

Mayor Howes noted that Council Member Wallace was also serving on the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors at the time of his death. Mayor Howes said that Council Member Wallace had made a difference by his significant contributions to the community. He noted that a memorial service for Council Member Wallace would be held on Sunday, December 8th at 4:00 p.m. in Gerrard Hall, on the University campus. Mayor Howes said it had been Council Member Wallace's fondest hope to attend this evening's organizational meeting.

Mayor Howes requested that those in attendance rise for a moment of silent reflection on the life and contributions to the community of Council Member Wallace.

Noting the occasion of the memorial service, Mayor Howes said that Mrs. Nina Wallace wished for the service to be a true celebration of Council Member Wallace's life and work. Mayor Howes noted that the Habitat for Humanity Street of Hope ceremony, originally scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on December 8th, had been rescheduled to 2:00 p.m.

Council Member Werner said he was particularly honored to present a resolution to the Council, recognizing the valuable works of Council Member Wallace. Council Member Werner read into the record a resolution, the text of which follows, honoring the public service of James C. Wallace.

COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON, TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF JAMES C. WALLACE.

Mayor Howes said that Council Member Wallace had a remarkable career. He noted that a good bit of Council Member Wallace's career had been devoted to the welfare of the community and University. Mayor Howes extended the Council's sympathy to Council Member Wallace's family.

THE MOTION WAS PLACED ON THE FLOOR AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

A RESOLUTION HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF JAMES C. WALLACE

WHEREAS, the late James C. Wallace served on the Chapel Hill Planning Board from 1960 through 1964, and in 1970 and 1971; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Wallace was elected to the Board of Aldermen in 1971, and he served thereon until his appointment in 1972 to the North Carolina Board of Water and Air Resources; and

WHEREAS, citizens of Chapel Hill elected Jim Wallace to serve as Mayor for the first time from 1975 to 1979, and then to serve on the Council from 1979 to 1983; and

WHEREAS, James C. Wallace was elected Mayor for the second time in 1985, and he was then elected in 1987 to a four-year term on the Council; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Wallace was a revered and honored teacher, as evidenced by the Outstanding Teacher Awards he received from North Carolina State University in 1966-67 and 1969-70; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace served on the State Water and Air Resources Board and subsequently the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission for a total of 18 years, including a term as vice-chairman; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace was instrumental in the process of seeking approvals necessary to develop OWASA's Cane Creek Reservoir as the major long-term water supply for the greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro community; and in acquiring and renovating the downtown Post Office/District Court building; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Wallace appointed the first Town-Gown Committee, which initiated cooperative planning between the University of North Carolina and the Town of Chapel Hill; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace's responsibilities included chairing the Committee which planned the East Rosemary Street parking facility; and his service on the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace proposed the Open Space bond referendum in May, 1989 and the subsequent acquisition of the Merritt Pasture and the Danziger property as public open space; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace became an advocate of civil rights while a student at the University in the 1940s, and he was at the forefront of environmental and water resource protection in North Carolina for many years; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace was notorious as a geopolitical strategist, a champion of the University, a garrulous wit and raconteur, and as the inventor of the phrase "garbaginous rhetoric";

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby honors and praises the service of

MAYOR JAMES C. WALLACE

to the citizens of Chapel Hill and North Carolina.

This the 2nd day of December, 1991.

Item 2 Minutes of November 13 and 18, 1991

COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER, TO ADOPT THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 13, 1991 AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

Council Member Preston noted that she had requested three revisions on page six of the November 18th Council minutes.

COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILKERSON, TO ADOPT THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18TH, AS REVISED. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

Item 3 Remarks by Mayor and Members of the 1989-1991 Council

Council Member Andresen said she had enjoyed working with Mayor Howes and Council Member Preston. She noted that the work of the Council could be exciting, fun and grueling. Council Member Andresen encouraged Mayor Howes and Council Member Preston to remain in public service, if they wished.

Council Member Werner said the 1989-1991 Council term had been an interesting and diverse one. He noted that the Council had dealt with a variety of difficult and divisive issues during this period. Council Member Werner noted that although all problems had not been resolved, an honest attempt had been made to address them. Council Member Werner said he would miss Council Member Preston's consistently cheerful outlook. Council Member Werner also said Mayor Howes had a unique ability to keep members of the Council working together. He suggested that Mayor Howes might enjoy a new video game which simulated day-to-day policy and administration challenges of local governments. Council Member Werner said that Mayor Howes might be able to incorporate "Howes County" in the video game. Council Member Werner said he was sure that Mayor Howes would remain actively involved in local affairs. Mayor Howes said he had known very little about video games until a few minutes ago. Council Member Werner suggested that Mayor Howes spend his money in Orange County, in the event his wished to purchase the video game simulation.

Council Member Preston noted that during her initial tenure on the Council in the summer and fall of 1983, there was significant concern about the 1981 Development Ordinance. Council Member Preston said that there was concern that the ordinance would permit too much growth too soon. She also noted individuals were also concerned about Town/University cooperation and the need for neighborhood preservation.

Council Member Preston noted that some issues had been worked through and some were still pending from the eight years she had served on the Council. Council Member Preston said she hoped that the decision to make Pittsboro and Columbia Streets one-way pairs would be reversed in the future. Council Member Preston noted that the Cameron-McCauley Historic District and Northside Neighborhood Conservation Districts had been created during her tenure on the Council. She also noted Town relations with the University had greatly improved in recent years. Council Member Preston also said that citizens were realizing the need to recycle and compost to reduce the amount of solid waste in local landfills. She noted that no property tax increases had been necessary between 1984 and 1988, when the economy was expanding. Council Member Preston noted that the Town had been experiencing more difficult economic circumstances during the last few years.

Council Member Preston noted that one of the most obvious tangible changes in the Town's landscape during her tenure was the Town Hall expansion and the building renovation of the old Town Hall building. She also noted that the Town had designed a new Town flag in recent years. Council Member Preston said that the citizens of the Town were well-served by the new Town Hall building. Council Member Preston said the Town staff was highly professional. She expressed special thanks to staff in the Public Works, Police and Fire departments and Town Manager's Office.

Noting that she had admired his sharp mind, Council Member Preston gave thanks to Council Member Wallace for his many contributions to the community. Council Member Preston said she was pleased to be leaving the guardianship of the Council minutes in the capable hands of Council Member Brown. She also thanked Council Member Rimer for his kind words of appreciation. Council Member Preston urged Council Member Andresen to keep scrutinize development proposals and to pursue the moving of the Horace Williams Airport. Council Member Preston said she left her love of the ArtsCenter to Council Member Wilkerson. She also encouraged Council Member Werner not to allow the City of Durham to build green pickles. Council Member Preston said she envied the next recipient of cryptic notes from Council Member Herzenberg. Council Member Preston also said that Mayor Howes was a politician of consummate skill. Council Member Preston said she loved the Town and wished to contribute to its betterment by donating seed money for the display of local art work at the Town Hall in the future.

Mayor Howes noted that the standing ovation by the audience was an expression of the community's gratitude to Council Member Preston for her dedicated service on the Council and to the community. Mayor Howes requested his wife Mary and son Bo to join him at the podium. He presented each member of the Council with a token of his appreciation for their service to the community. Mayor Howes said he had presented each of the council members with a pen because members of the Council were never at a loss for words.

Mayor Howes said there was not sufficient time to give a full assessment of his twenty years of life in local public service. He thanked the many community organizations for their efforts to continuing to improve the Town. Mayor Howes also extended his gratitude to volunteers who served on the Town's board and commissions and other less formal bodies. He said it was obvious that the spirit of volunteerism was alive and well in the community. Mayor Howes thanked the Town staff for their continued good service. He noted that the staff had been led by a succession of great Town Managers including David Taylor, Sonna Loewenthal and Cal Horton.

Mayor Howes thanked his colleagues at the University's Department of Community and Regional Planning for their patience and support during his service on the Council. Mayor Howes also thanked his family for their understanding and patience in enduring irregular hours, countless Council meetings and other inconveniences. Mayor Howes said he had received the compensation of a fully developed sense of stewardship to the community. He noted that a future challenge facing the Town was the need to diversify the revenue base. Mayor Howes emphasized the need to remind the State legislature of the need for new local revenue sources. He stated that the Town and University needed to join together on the matter of sustainability. Mayor Howes said that the Town's seal was highlighted by the goddess Athena, indicating the importance of government's stewardship.

Mayor Howes requested that Mayor-Elect Broun and Council Members-Elect Capowski, Chilton, Herzenberg and Wilkerson come forward to be sworn.

Item 4 Administration of Oath to Mayor-Elect

Chief Justice James G. Exum, Jr. administered the oath of office to Mayor-Elect Kenneth S. Broun. Mayor Howes said he had that afternoon given to Mayor-Elect Broun a key to the Town Hall, a University parking pass and a key to the Town. Mayor Howes then passed the Mayor's gavel to Mayor Broun.

Item 5 Administration of Oaths of Office to New Council

Mayor Broun requested that Council Members-Elect Joe Capowski, Mark Chilton, Roosevelt Wilkerson, Jr. and Joe Herzenberg come forward to be sworn. The oaths of office were administered individually to Council Members-Elect Capowski, Chilton, Wilkerson, and Herzenberg by Chief Justice Exum.

Item 6 Resolutions Honoring Mayor Pro-tem Preston & Mayor Howes

Council Member Brown read the following resolution honoring the public service of Nancy Sims Preston into the record:

A RESOLUTION HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF NANCY SIMS PRESTON

WHEREAS, Nancy S. Preston has served on the Town Council since 1983 and as Mayor pro tempore since 1989; and

WHEREAS, Mayor pro tempore Preston chaired the Town Hall Expansion Committee, which worked with citizens, the Mayor and Council Members, staff and the project architect in planning and designing the new Council Chamber and Town Hall offices with elegance and respect for the relationship of citizens and the Council; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Preston chaired the Regional Solid Waste Task Force through which representatives of local governments in Durham and Orange Counties increased their understanding of solid waste issues and long-term needs; and represented the Council on the Orange Regional Landfill Owners' Group during the major expansion of recycling services and the initial phases of searching for a future landfill site; and

WHEREAS, Mayor pro tempore Preston has a deep appreciation for the value of neighborhoods and their heritage to us as a community; and

WHEREAS, in 1986 Nancy S. Preston proposed the consideration of new historic districts in the Cameron-McCauley and Northside neighborhoods, and the Council subsequently established the Cameron -McCauley historic district and designated Northside as a neighborhood conservation area; and

WHEREAS, Mayor pro tempore Preston served since 1983 as the Coun-cil's liaison to Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action agency; and

WHEREAS, Mayor pro tempore Preston has been a strong supporter of the ArtsCenter and of the arts as an important part in the life of the community; and

WHEREAS, Nancy S. Preston represented the Council in recognizing the special contribution of citizens serving on Town boards; and

WHEREAS, Nancy S. Preston's good will and positive approach to citizens and their needs have helped make the Town of Chapel Hill more sensitive and responsive in its services and governance;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby honors and praises the service of

MAYOR PRO TEMPORE NANCY S. PRESTON

to the citizens of Chapel Hill and North Carolina.

This the 2nd day of December, 1991.

COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF MAYOR

PRO-TEM NANCY SIMS PRESTON. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

(9-0).

Council Member Brown presented Mayor Pro-tem Preston with a framed Town flag and a portrait of the 1989-1991 Council.

Council Member Rimer read the following resolution into the record, recognizing the public service of Mayor Jonathan B. Howes:

A RESOLUTION HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF JONATHAN B. HOWES

WHEREAS, Jonathan B. (Jon) Howes was first elected to the Board of Aldermen in 1975, he served as Mayor pro tempore from 1979 to 1981, and he has been the Mayor of Chapel Hill since 1987; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Howes has chaired the Chapel Hill Planning Board, the Triangle J Council of Governments and the Orange Water and Sewer Authority; he has represented Chapel Hill on the Transportation Advisory Committee for the Durham - Chapel Hill urban area; and he continues to serve as chair of the Town's Library Committee and on the Triangle Transportation Authority; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Howes has served as President of the North Carolina League of Municipalities, the National Association of Regional Councils and the Public - Private Partnership; and he served on the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Howes was a co-founder of the Coordination and Consultation Committee to strengthen the relationship among the University of North Carolina and local governments; and of the Triangle Housing Partnership and the Chapel Hill - Carrboro Downtown Commission; and

WHHEREAS, Mayor Howes has a profound knowledge of federal, State, regional and local government operations and policy issues; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Howes has served in numerous other local, State, national and international capacities including providing expert testimony before Congress; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Howes' skills in leadership and intergovernmental relations were exemplified in the preparation and implementation of the Joint Planning Agreement among the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro and Orange County; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Howes has conducted the Council's meetings and the Town's ceremonial functions in a gracious, cordial and businesslike manner; and his wit and superlative abilities in public speaking have enriched the life of the community; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Howes' ability to defuse potential conflict has enabled him to keep public discourse at a high level on countless occasions;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby honors and praises the continuing work and service of

MAYOR JONATHAN B. HOWES

to the citizens of Chapel Hill and North Carolina.

This the 2nd day of December, 1991.

COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILKERSON, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF MAYOR JONATHAN B. HOWES. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0).

Council Member Rimer said that to look to the future, one often had to look to the past. Council Member Rimer said that Mayor Howes was a consummate person as a human being. He said that Mayor Howes had been instrumental in having the Council work together. Council Member Rimer presented Mayor Howes with a framed Town flag and a portrait of the 1989-1991 Council.

Estelle Mabry requested that Mayor Howes and Mayor pro tem Preston join her at the podium. Ms. Mabry thanked Mayor Howes and Mayor pro tem Preston for their role in preserving the Northside neighborhood. Ms. Mabry presented Mayor Howes with a painting of Short Street and Mayor pro tem Preston with a painting of North Street.

COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG, FOR THE 1991-1993 COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION HONORING THE SERVICE OF JAMES C. WALLACE. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0).

A RESOLUTION HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF JAMES C. WALLACE

WHEREAS, the late James C. Wallace served on the Chapel Hill Planning Board from 1960 through 1964, and in 1970 and 1971; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Wallace was elected to the Board of Aldermen in 1971, and he served thereon until his appointment in 1972 to the North Carolina Board of Water and Air Resources; and

WHEREAS, citizens of Chapel Hill elected Jim Wallace to serve as Mayor for the first time from 1975 to 1979, and then to serve on the Council from 1979 to 1983; and

WHEREAS, James C. Wallace was elected Mayor for the second time in 1985, and he was then elected in 1987 to a four-year term on the Council; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Wallace was a revered and honored teacher, as evidenced by the Outstanding Teacher Awards he received from North Carolina State University in 1966-67 and 1969-70; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace served on the State Water and Air Resources Board and subsequently the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission for a total of 18 years, including a term as vice-chairman; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace was instrumental in the process of seeking approvals necessary to develop OWASA's Cane Creek Reservoir as the major long-term water supply for the greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro community; and in acquiring and renovating the downtown Post Office/District Court building; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Wallace appointed the first Town-Gown Committee, which initiated cooperative planning between the University of North Carolina and the Town of Chapel Hill; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace's responsibilities included chairing the Committee which planned the East Rosemary Street parking facility; and his service on the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace proposed the Open Space bond referendum in May, 1989 and the subsequent acquisition of the Merritt Pasture and the Danziger property as public open space; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace became an advocate of civil rights while a student at the University in the 1940s, and he was at the forefront of environmental and water resource protection in North Carolina for many years; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace was notorious as a geopolitical strategist, a champion of the University, a garrulous wit and raconteur, and

WHEREAS, Mayor Wallace was notorious as a geopolitical strategist, a champion of the University, a garrulous wit and raconteur, and as the inventor of the phrase "garbaginous rhetoric";

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby honors and praises the service of

MAYOR JAMES C. WALLACE

to the citizens of Chapel Hill and North Carolina.

This the 2nd day of December, 1991.

Item 8 Organizational Business

COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN, FOR COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG TO BE APPOINTED AS MAYOR PRO TEM. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0).

COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN, TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBERS CAPOWSKI AND WILKERSON TO SERVE ON THE FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0).

COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN, TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER CHILTON AS THE COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE JOINT ORANGE-CHATHAM COMMUNITY ACTION (JOCCA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0).

COUNCIL MEMBER WILKERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG, TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER AS THE COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE LANDFILL OWNERS GROUP. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0).

COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG, TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBERS BROWN AND WERNER AS REPRESENTATIVES AND COUNCIL MEMBER CAPOWSKI AS ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL WORK GROUP. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

(9-0).

COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER, TO APPOINT MAYOR BROUN AS THE TOWN'S REPRESENTATIVE AND COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN AS THE TOWN'S ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL URBANIZED AREA. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0).

MAYOR BROUN APPOINTED COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER TO SERVE AS THE TOWN'S REPRESENTATIVE AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ANDRESEN AND BROWN TO SERVE AS ALTERNATES ON THE TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD OF DELEGATES.

Council Member Andresen noted that although Council members were elected individually, the body served the community as a group. She said that local government was the best buy for individual's tax dollars. Council Member Andresen said there were four ingredients in wise decision-making: listening carefully; not taking things personally; engaging in fair-spirited debate; and being prepared to change one's mind.

Council Member Rimer echoed Council Member Andresen's remarks, noting that it would take some time for the new Council to learn how to work together. He noted the need to formulate a process for wise decision-making.

Council Member Brown welcomed the new Council and said she looked forward to being part of the new body.

Council Member Wilkerson noted that the service of former Mayor Howes had been recognized at the recent North Carolina League of Municipalities in Charlotte. Council Member Wilkerson expressed the Council's appreciation to Mrs. Howes for permitting Mayor Howes to serve the community on the Board of Aldermen and Town Council. Council Member Wilkerson said it would take a spirit similar to former Mayor Howes to continue to make the community work. Council Member Wilkerson noted that change in the community was good. Council Member Wilkerson also said he hoped that those who placed their trust in the Council would not be disappointed. He said it took a collaborative effort of the Council to do what was best for the Town. Council Member Wilkerson thanked the Town's residents for the opportunity to serve on the Council.

Mayor pro tem Herzenberg said it was the season for giving thanks. He thanked all those attending this evening's organizational meeting. Mayor pro tem Herzenberg also thanked all those who had been instrumental in his re-election to the Council. He said that voters deserved the gratitude of all for achieving the highest voter turnout ever for a local election. Mayor pro tem Herzenberg said this was a good sign for the health of democracy in the Town. He noted that residents of public housing neighborhoods and University students had voted in record numbers. Mayor pro tem Herzenberg said he hoped could live up to the standards of those he represented.

Council Member Chilton thanked the volunteers and contributors to his campaign. Council Member Chilton said he hoped to serve those living in homes and apartments and those without homes during the four years of his term. Council Member Chilton said he regretted that he did not have the opportunity to serve with Mayor Howes, Mayor pro tem Preston or Council Member Wallace. Noting that he had been one of Mayor Howes' students, Council Member Chilton expressed his appreciation to Mayor Howes.

Council Member Capowski noted that he had injured his leg in 1969, while a graduate student at the University and that Dr. Ed Preston had provided capable assistance in repairing the injuries to his leg. Council Member Capowski thanked Council Member Preston for her eight years of service to the Town. Council Member Capowski said he sincerely regretted not having the opportunity to work with Council Member Wallace. Council Member Capowski said he doubted that he would ever be able to equal the achievements of Council Member Wallace.

Council Member Capowski said he appreciated many of the things that Mayor Howes had accomplished during his tenure as Mayor. Council Member Capowski requested that his wife Carolyn, stepson Bryon Clayton and campaign manager Bill Davis stand. He thanked all three for their integral roles in his being elected to the Council. Council Member Capowski said it was likely that he would make some mistakes, but would work hard to make good decisions. Council Member Capowski said he looked forward to working with the Council.

Mayor Broun thanked all persons who had worked on his campaign. He also thanked his wife for her support throughout the campaign. Mayor Broun said he was poorer for not having had the opportunity to work with Council Member Wallace. Mayor Broun said the Town had unique beauty and charm. He noted the importance of preserving the Town's heritage. Mayor Broun said there was no doubt that the Town was facing a variety of difficult problems including crime, drugs and lack of affordable housing. He noted the importance of the Mayor, Council, staff and citizens working together to solve these problems. Mayor Broun said he would have an open administration. He pledged to consult and work with members of the Council in problem-solving. Mayor Broun reminded those in attendance that a reception would follow the organizational meeting.

COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILKERSON, TO ADJOURN THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (9-0).

The meeting stood adjourned at 8:56 p.m.