M 09-26-83TOWN OF LOS GATOS
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 26, 1983
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers of the Town
Hall at 8:00 p.m., in regular session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Joanne Benjamin, Terrence J. Daily, Thomas J. Ferrito and Mayor Brent
Ventura.
ABSENT None.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Brent Ventura stated Council has met in Closed Session prior to the Council
meeting and personnel matters.
ACQUISITION PROPERTY FROM COUNTY RE-VILLA VASONA
The Town Manager spoke to Council on the Town's acquisition of the Villa Vasona
property from Santa Clara County. The Town has anticipated payment later in the
month but now payment may have to be paid earlier and stated a short term loan may
be required so the Town would not lose its interest on deposit. After further discussion,
Mrs. Benjamin moved for adoption of Resolution No. 1983-193 entitled, A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE TOWN CLERK, AS DIRECTOR
OF FINANCE, TO EXECUTE WHATEVER DOCUMENTS ARE NECESSARY TO
ACQUIRE A SHORT-TERM LOAN. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously.
INTERVIEWS-COUNCIL APPLICANTS
Mayor Ventura stated this was the time and place duly published for interviews of
Council applicants to fill the unexpired term of Council member Marlyn J. Rasmussen
who resigned September 12, 1983. There are twelve applicants and these will be
interviewed in order, using the States random alphabet drawing as used in the Town's
last election. Applicants are John Lien, Allen Slutman, Harry Spence, James G. Delany,
Lela Austin, Bert Millen, Charles Weber, Lynn Barrett, Eric Carlson, Robert Hamilton,
John E. Hulme and Richard Gaines. Interviews were held of the seven applicants
present. Mayor Ventura declared the chair open for nominations. Mrs. Benjamin
moved to nominate Eric Carlson. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously. No more
nominations were made. Mayor Ventura declared nominations closed. Mrs. Benjamin
moved for the appointment of Eric Carlson to the Town Council to fill the unexpired term
of Marlyn J. Rasmussen. Mr. Daily seconded. Carried unanimously. Mayor Ventura
spoke on the qualified field of applicants received and expressed Council's thanks to
applicants on their desire to serve the community. Mayor Ventura then reminded
everyone of the vacancies on various Boards and Commissions in the Town and hopes
they will consider applying.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ventura declared the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.