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An Organizational Meeting of the Johnstown Common Council was held on January 1, 2010 at 12:00p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall. 

PRESENT:
Sarah J. Slingerland                             :  Mayor
Bryan C. Marcucci                                :  Council Member-at-Large
Kay B. Cole                                          :  Council Member
Brett Preston                                       :  “                    “
J. Christopher Foss                              :  “                    “
Susan Palmer Johnson                          :  City Attorney
Charles R. Kortz                                   :  City Engineer
Michael Gifford                                    :  City Treasurer
Barbara Germain                                 :  Librarian
Gregory Horning                                  :  Police Chief
Cathy A. VanAlstyne                             :  City Clerk

ABSENT:
Cynthia Lakata                                     :  Council Member 

Mayor Slingerland called the meeting to order and led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. 

ROLL CALL – four council members present, one absent. 

SWEARING IN – Assistant City Court Judge Frederick Stortecky swore into office for a second four year term, Mayor Sarah J. Slingerland.  Also sworn to office was Council Member-at-Large Bryan C. Marcucci, Council Member Kay Cole and Council Member J. Christopher Foss.  City Treasurer Michael C. Gifford was also sworn to another four year term.   

RESOLUTION No. 1, 2010 was presented by Council Member-at-Large Marcucci to appoint Leigh Yerdon as Commissioner of Deeds.  Term to expire January 14, 2011.  Seconded by Council Member Preston.
Ayes: 4
Noes: 0
Absent: 1  Lakata

RESOLUTION No. 2, 2010 was presented by Council Member Cole to appoint Cathy A. VanAlstyne to a four year term as City Clerk.  Seconded by Council Member-at-Large Bryan C. Marcucci. 
Ayes: 4
Noes: 0
Absent: 1  Lakata

RESOLUTION No. 3, 2010 was presented by Council Member Preston to appoint Charles R. Kortz to another four year term as City Engineer.  Seconded by Council Member Foss.

Discussion:  Council Member Foss said that Mr. Kortz has done a fine job and is a real asset to the City.
Ayes:  4
Noes:  0
Absent:  1  Lakata

RESOLUTION No. 4, 2010 was presented by Council Member Foss to appoint Susan Palmer Johnson to another four year term as the City Attorney.  Seconded by Council Member Cole.
Ayes: 4
Noes: 0
Absent: 1 Lakata

RESOLUTION No. 5, 2010 was presented by Council Member-at-Large Marcucci designating the Leader Herald Newspaper as the official newspaper for the City of Johnstown.  Seconded by Council Member Foss.
Ayes: 4
Noes: 0
Absent: 1  Lakata

RESOLUTION No. 6, 2010 was presented by Council Member Cole designating the official banks for the City of Johnstown.  Seconded by Council Member Preston.
Ayes: 4
Noes: 0
Absent: 1 Lakata

RESOLUTION No. 7, 2010 was presented by Council Member Preston to fix the hour of the starting time of 7:00 p.m. for the Common Council business and committee meetings for the year 2010.  Seconded by Council Member-at-Large Marcucci.
Ayes: 4
Noes: 0
Absent: 1 Lakata

RESOLUTION No. 8, 2010 was presented by Council Member Foss adopting the Rules & Regulations of Common Council for 2010.  Seconded by Council Member Cole.
Ayes: 4
Noes: 0
Absent: 1  Lakata

RESOLUTION No. 9, 2010 was presented by Council Member-at-Large Marcucci designating polling places for elections in 2010.  Seconded by Council Member Preston.
Ayes: 4
Noes: 0
Absent: 1  Lakata

RESOLUTION No. 10, 2010 was presented by Council Member Foss to advertise for accepting bids for the sale of property at 10 Washington Street (vacant lot).  Bids will be opened at 9:00 a.m. on January 19, 2010.  Seconded by Council Member Cole.

Discussion:  Council Member Foss was concerned about the date of the bid opening and thought it might not be enough time between now and the bid opening.  Attorney Johnson asked if February 9, 2010 would be better.  Council agreed to amend the resolution to change the bid opening date from January 19^th, to February 9^th.
Ayes: 4
Noes: 0
Absent: 1  Lakata

MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 
      - Kevin Jones was appointed to a four year term as Deputy City Engineer.
             - Gail Bush was appointed to a four year term as Deputy City Clerk.
      - School Crossing Guards were appointed for the 2010 school year. 

DISCUSSION 

Council Member Foss reported that copies of the new draft zoning laws have been distributed to Council Members for their review.  The draft was put together by the Zoning Committee and Fulton County Planner James Mraz.  They worked over three years on the draft.  A presentation to the Council will be made at the Business Meeting on February 16, 2010. 

A motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Foss and seconded by Council Member-at-Large Marcucci. 

Respectfully submitted,  

Cathy A. VanAlstyne
City Clerk