HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/8/2011 - Regular MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 5:45 P.M. ON
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON
MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Carolyn D. Fidler, Vice Mayor
Robert R.Altice
Matthew S. Hare
William W. Nance
STAFF PRESENT: Christopher S. Lawrence, Town Manager
Susan N. Johnson, Town Clerk
Consuella Caudill, Assistant Town Manager/Economic
Development Manager
Mike Kennedy, Public Works Director
Joey Hiner,Assistant Public Works Director
Benjamin Cook, Police Chief
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:55 p,m. The Roll call
Town Clerk called the roll with Council Member Altice,
Council Member Hare, Council Member Nance, Vice Mayor
Fidler, and Mayor Grose present,
The Mayor welcomed those in attendance and after a
Moment of Silence, Mr. Altice led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the U.S. Flag.
The Mayor indicated that the purpose of the special meeting
is to appoint the new Chief of Police for the Town. He made
brief comments about the tragedy at Virginia Tech today and
how it emphasized the importance of our police departments
and then called for the nomination.
Upon motion by Mr. Altice, seconded by Mr, Nance, with a Appointed Benjamin Cook as
5-0 vote, Benjamin Cook was appointed the new Chief of the new Police Chief
Police.
Police Chief Benjamin Cook expressed his appreciation for
the appointment and made brief comments. Following Chief
Cook's comments, Council Members and the Mayor made
comments and expressed their congratulations;-
The Town Manager congratulated Chief Cook and briefly
explained the interview process from the initial advertisement
to the final selection of Chief Cook.
The Mayor opened the floor for any comments and Amanda
Overfelt congratulated Chief Cook on his appointment.
Upon motion by Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Nance,with a 5-0
vote, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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Sr fey E. QMse, Mayor
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Susan N. Johnson0own Clerk