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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Thursday, July 1, 2004 AT 10:00 a.m. IN THE Council Chamber. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Organizational Meeting BY ORDER OF THE CITY CODE BY Jeanne Cox COUNCIL CHAMBER - July 1, 2004 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Mr. Craig Brown, City Attorney, called the meeting to order. He said the purpose of the meeting is to elect the Mayor and Vice Mayor for a term of two years. He opened the floor to nominations for Mayor. Mr. Schilling nominated himself for Mayor. There being no second, the nomination was not placed into consideration. Mr. Lynch nominated David Brown for Mayor and Ms. Hamilton seconded the nomination. There being no further nominations for Mayor, the vote was called. Dr. David Brown was elected Mayor by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch. Noes: None. Abstaining: Mr. Schilling. Mr. Brown opened the floor to nominations for Vice Mayor. Mr. Caravati nominated Kevin Lynch for Vice Mayor, and Ms. Hamilton seconded the motion. There being no further nominations for Vice Mayor, the vote was called. Mr. Lynch was elected Vice Mayor by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch. Noes: Mr. Schilling. Mr. Brown turned the meeting over to Dr. Brown. Dr. Brown said that he is pleased and honored to have been elected as Mayor. He said there is the potential to have a strong Council for the next two years and the task is to work together effectively. He said the public will look for Councilors to be respectful of each other, each other's views, and of the public and their time. He said he would like to see Council meetings occur earlier and be conducted in a more timely fashion. He pointed out that the City's number one designation as the best place to live in America is a regional honor and was not awarded in isolation. He said the University of Virginia, Albemarle County, and other jurisdictions are key to an effective Council, and he would like to strengthen these relationships. Mr. Lynch said it is an honor to be serving again on Council and he looks forward to working together. He said Councilors have been talking about the possibility of moving meetings to an earlier time and hopefully that will not be a problem for staff or the public. Mr. Caravati said he is excited and looking forward to team work. He said Council can get more accomplished if they work together in a bonded fashion. Ms. Hamilton said she agrees with all the comments made by Councilors.