The new management of the San
Pedro Town Council is wasting no time.
After they were sworn in this past
Thursday. they arranged another meeting
to appoint each councilor's duties. Each
councilor was given a different area in
which they will responsible to carry out
distinct tasks. The following are the duties
of each new councilor:
Create, coordinate
and liaison with all women
organizations.
March 30, 2000
San Pedro Town Council News Release
Release from. the desk of Councilor Santos Acosta (Public Relations, Human & Infrastructure Development Officer)
As part of my responsibilities described in
my portfolio. I am in charge of keeping the
community informed of the work of your
Town Council. I will be periodically
briefing the community on the
progress and work of the San Pedro
Town Council 2000-2003
Introduction
In our first meeting as a council it
was decided by consensus that all the
members, except the Mayor, would
take up a part, time job. From past
experience and analysis, it was agreed
that everyone can handle their
responsibilities on a part time basis
since the work had been shared out
amongst everyone and the
commitment was made by all to be
responsible enough to follow up in
their area of assignment. Furthermore,
with the Mayor having three 'years
experience all councilors agreed that
they would work in close collaboration
with him, as he was capable enough to
carry along with his existing staff. In
the same scenario, after much
discussion and after everyone had
voiced their opinion, it was decided
that. the services of' Mr. Leo Cuellar
as an advisor be kept therefore taking
advantag of his para-1egal knowledge
and experience in dealing with Central
Government. The portfolios of each
councilor will take advantage of their
strengths and working experience.
Election of Officers
Mr. Baldemar Graniel was elected
Deputy Mayor and it was decided
that for more effectiveness, two-
foremen be hired on a probational
basis using persons already on the
work. force. Mr. Pedro Vasquez was
appointed Community Development
Officer to supervise the foremen and
to identify small projects to ensure
that the Council's work be carried out
in an acceptable manner.
Miscellaneous
Quorums for meetings were discussed
and it was decided that five
members had to be present for a
meeting to be official. The signatories
of
the bank Would be two out of the
Mayor. Deputy Mayor or the
Community Development Officer. As reported in the local media, the town of
Cherryville North Carolina has donated a fire truck to San Pedro, however, $1500.00 US is needed to pay
the freight from Miami. The Town
Council voted to pay this money to
have the truck brought down for the
benefit of the town, and hopes that
Central Government will reimburse
this money. It was also agreed for the
purchase of a brush mower to help in
the cleaning of the streets, parks, and
sport fields.
Policy Decisions
1. No approval for
buildings more than three
stories high.
2. Enforcement of laws relating to
encroachment of public beaches.
3. Solution to street vendors problem.
4. Solution to food vendors problem.
Your Town Council believes in
accountability and these periodic
reports are designed to keep you
abreast of our work and progress.
Please feel free to call 226-2198 for
any opinion or complaint. Talk to
any of your elected officers for a
better working relationship since
we all know that only through
proper communication will we
achieve better understanding with
one another.
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