CITY
OF SOUTH LYON
REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April
10, 2006
Mayor
Doyle called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor
Doyle led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
PRESENT:
Mayor Doyle
Council
Members:
Dryer, Kivell, Kopkowski, Maida, Morelli and Wedell
City Manager Cook
Attorney
Lee
City
Clerk/Treasurer Zemke
Department
Heads: Collins, Martin & Renwick
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
CM
4-1-06- APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MARCH 27, 2006
Motion by Dryer, supported by Kopkowski
To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 27, 2006 as
written
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL
OF MONTHLY BILLS:
Councilman
Morelli questioned whether the City is reimbursed for the various site plan
reviews.
City Manager Cook stated that we are reimbursed those costs.
Councilman Morelli stated that he understood the Whipple Street project
to be a grind and re-cap.
City Manager Cook stated that there is base repair needed from Lafayette
to Warren, then from Warren to Hagadorn, it will be a mill and overlay.
Councilman Morelli asked when the GIS system is going to be done.
Superintendent Renwick stated that this will be an on-going thing as
projects are done and we update our systems.
Council
Member Kopkowski questioned if the DDA is going to pay for the engineering costs
for their legal description, etc.
City Manager Cook stated that he did go back and review that.
He stated that we have historically assisted the DDA.
This was an administrative movement to define the boundaries, so he
authorized the charges to the Administrative budget.
The DDA does not have a great deal of money for operation, so we have
over the years tried to help with that function.
Council
Member Kopkowski questioned why we approved the plowing of the streets for
Clark’s Crossing, and these engineering bills for that development are just
now coming forth.
City Manager Cook stated that some have been delayed and are just now
getting here for their plat.
These will be reimbursed by the developer.
Council Member Kopkowski stated that she would like to point out that
over 40% of our monthly bills is for HRC.
City Manager Cook stated that we are doing all of the road work that has
been authorized and water work on Crest, etc.
We are also getting bills in now for the streetscape project.
Mayor Doyle stated that it is the time of year so we can have active
projects during the summer months.
Councilman
Kivell questioned the payment for the Yellow Pages ad for the Museum.
City Clerk/Treasurer Zemke stated that the Historical Commission did
submit that bill for payment.
CM
4-2-06- APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BILLS
Motion by Morelli, supported by Maida
To approve the monthly bills as presented
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
CM
4-3-06 – APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Wedell, supported by Morelli
To approve the agenda as presented
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITIZENS
SUGGESTIONS:
Mr.
Frank Fogarty of 61349 Roaringbrook stated that he was at a Council meeting in
February inquiring about any scheduled repairs to the roads within the
Brookfield subdivision.
He would also like to inquire as to scheduled tree planting.
He further stated that watching the meetings on television, he as a
citizen wants to see transparency when it comes to budgeting .
When questions are asked he is looking for a straight answer.
Superintendent Renwick stated that we are going out for bid for the
spring tree planting.
City Manager Cook stated that there is a section of Brookfield near the
drainage, a 500 foot section that repair is needed.
The bulk of the road is in good condition, but there is approximately
$65,000 repair proposed in next year’s budget.
Council Member Kopkowski stated that Mr. Fogarty was here at a previous
meeting, and she did ask at another meeting that someone contact him.
She stated that we need some type of a system to follow up with citizens
who attend the meetings to show that we are actually concerned about the citizen
that comes to a meeting.
Mayor Doyle asked if Council Member Kopkowski would like to volunteer for
that.
She indicated that if she can get the proper answer where she can call
the citizen and follow up with them, she would be willing to do so.
Councilman Kivell stated that in this case Steve is the Department Head
that is directly responsible, and it is not outrageous to ask him to contact
that citizen.
The
question was asked if we have gotten the streetsweeper back.
Superintendent Renwick stated that it is back and it is working.
Councilman Kivell stated that he would hope that if it goes down again at
the end of the year, that we get it in for service at that time rather than wait
until spring.
Councilman
Kivell stated that the Council Comments section of the agenda was left off of
this meeting’s agenda.
CM
4-4-06 – AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Motion by Morelli, supported by Kivell
To amend the agenda by adding Council Comments to the end of the agenda
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OLD
BUSINESS:
South
Lyon Area Youth Assistance
Presentation
by the Director for South Lyon Area Youth Assistance
Mr.
Thomas Mihalic, Chairperson of the South Lyon Youth Assistance, Bob Ziegler,
Treasurer and Nancy Minkler, Caseworker were present representing the Youth
Assistance.
Mr.
Mihalic stated that the Youth Assistance is a viable diversion program and is
funded by the City of South Lyon, Green Oak and Lyon Townships as well as the
Probate Court to help the youth in our community.
He explained some of the programs offered by the Youth Assistance
including homework center, Youth Recognition, Love and Logic class, camp, etc.
Mr.
Bob Ziegler stated that they have been in the City of South Lyon for over 25
years.
They work on preventing juvenile delinquency.
All of their programs are aimed at keeping children out of trouble and
giving them self-confidence.
He stated that the South Lyon Public Schools is one of their sponsors and
supplies them with facilities in the Senior Center part of the high school and
supplies them with telephone, computer and secretary.
Lyon Township also pays the same amount for sponsorship as the City.
Green Oak also contributes money to their program.
He discussed the Summer Enrichment program.
He stated that this is a six-week program.
Last year they had 172 children from 1-7th grade.
He further explained the program.
He stated that Oakland County is also a sponsor who has a program set up
through the court system.
Ms.
Nancy Minkler stated that she as well as a part-time caseworker do three types
of counseling.
Truancy prevention is a program where they work with the family to
identify what the obstacles are for that child getting to school on a regular
basis so that we can avoid the next step, which would be referral to the
prosecutor.
They also do a diversion action counseling.
Either the police or the intake division of the juvenile courts will look
at an offense by a minor and try to keep the child out of court and getting a
juvenile record.
They will set up some goals for the child along with community service or
weekend bootcamp and/or restitution.
The third type of counseling is prevention counseling.
They work with kids from age 4-17 in a family format
trying to determine the causes of that family difficulty.
They do not do clinical or psychiatric work, but will help with referral.
They will not turn anyone away.
If a family comes in and it is not appropriate for their services, they
will work with that family to find someone to help.
Mr.
Ziegler stated that the Youth Assistance meetings are held on the 3rd
Tuesday of the month as 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.
Councilman
Dryer stated that they do a great job.
He asked how many kids have been helped through Youth Assistance.
Ms. Minkler stated that last year they saw 253 kids.
This year at the end of March, they have seen 84 new referrals.
Councilman
Wedell stated that he had the opportunity to work for a juvenile court system
that did not have a Youth Assistance Program.
Often, a file would come across his desk with the notation indicating
that if they still had a Youth Assistance Program, this case would have been a
good referral.
Once the program is not there, it is sorely missed by the Police Officers
who are dealing with truancy and first time offenders where they know they could
have an impact if they only had a place to go.
Annual
Agreement for 7/1/06 to 6/30/06
Mayor
Doyle stated that the Youth Assistance is requesting a contribution of $13,000,
and our support is money well spent.
CM
4-5-06 – APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH SOUTH LYON AREA YOUTH ASSISTANCE
Motion by Dryer, supported by Wedell
To approve the agreement between the South Lyon Area Youth Assistance
Program and the City of
South Lyon for a contribution of $13,000 for the period of July 1, 2006
through June 30, 2007
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Proclamation
– National Community Development Week – 4/17-4/23
Mayor
Doyle stated that the Community Development Program is a program put together
through Oakland County and it is funds granted to local communities for use in
low and moderate income areas.
CM
4-6-06 – PROCLAMATION – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK
Motion by Doyle, supported by Morelli
WHEREAS,
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has operated since 1974 to
provide governments with the resources required to meet the needs of persons of
low and moderate income, and CDBG funds are used by thousands of neighborhood
based non-profit organizations throughout the nation to address community and
human service needs; and
WHERAS,
the Community Development Block Grant program has had a significant impact on
our local economies through job creation and retention, capital improvements,
public services, housing rehabilitation and improved local tax bases; and
WHEREAS,
Oakland Count and other local governments have clearly demonstrated the capacity
to administer and customize the CDBG program to identify, prioritize and resolve
pressing local problems, such as affordable housing, neighborhood and human
service needs, and infrastructure improvements;
NOW,
THEREFORE, the City Council of the city of South Lyon does hereby proclaim the
week of April 17, 2006 through April 23, 2006 as Community Development Week in
the City of South Lyon and urge all citizens to join in recognizing the
Community Development Block Grant program and the importance it serves in our
community.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Set
Public Hearing for Annual Budget – FY 2006-07 for May 22, 2006
Mayor
Doyle stated that we need to set the public hearing for the upcoming annual
budget so that those who care to can come and make comment.
CM
4-7-06 – PUBLIC HEARING – ANNUAL BUDGET
Motion by Morelli, supported by Kopkowski
To set the public hearing for the Annual budget for fiscal year 2006-07
for May 22, 2006
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council
Member Kopkowski asked when we will have a workshop session.
City Manager Cook stated that this will be on the agenda for the next
meeting.
He stated that usually that is held on the first Monday in May.
Council Member Kopkowski questioned if more than one meeting is needed.
City Manager Cook stated that it will be up to Council to determine.
Council Member Kopkowski stated that she would like to see one scheduled
for April.
City Manager Cook stated that each Council Member has the availability to
meet with him individually for explanations.
Proposed
Amendment to the Budget, FY 2005-2006
City
Manager Cook stated that we have authorized some engineering projects for our
streets and water systems.
These were unbudgeted engineering costs.
We also have some carryover activities within the Capital Improvement
Fund that were not completed in the last fiscal year so those have been
adjusted. The prior Council authorized improvements for the Singh development
with respect to lift station improvements and distribution improvements, which
we would ultimately have to do.
Discussion
was held on the funds being carried over.
City Manager Cook stated that there were some restoration issues, etc.
left to do in the spring.
We did not expend the funds in the prior year so they will come forward.
Councilman Wedell questioned if there is any use of additional funds.
City Manager Cook stated that we are just updating the budget.
City
Manager Cook stated that we are looking at the Sewer Treatment Plant because
there was an extension of the completion date.
Substantial completion should have been November, but the contractor did
not meet that.
We will have some updated numbers within the next few days.
We may have sufficient funds to cover it.
Councilman
Morelli stated that in addition to the carryover funds, we are also talking
additional funds for preliminary items.
City Manager Cook stated that we have added funds for the projects
Council approved.
Once a project is approved, you basically authorize the budget to be
amended.
You cannot approve a project if there is no money budgeted and then not
amend the budget.
We are amending now for projects authorized in January.
The design work should be done and will not be reproduced for the next
fiscal year.
The exception is the streetscape project, which will go on because we are
not going into construction until March 2007 because the time it takes to review
and the evaluation by MDOT. He further stated that he has made an adjustment
because it appears that we under estimated the revenue for solid waste
collection.
This is an off-set; we collect what we pay out.
He stated that the construction for Singh and Crest was not budgeted
because it was a timing issue.
We had no idea of what schedule they would be on when they completed.
They now have completed that work and are asking for reimbursement.
Discussion
was held on item 802-210 on page 45.
City Manager Cook stated that the description should be on 802-210, not
802-9.
Discussion
was held on the utilities for the Wastewater Plant.
Councilman Kivell questioned how we could not forecast this better.
City Manager Cook stated that this is the cost of running the plant. We
had no idea that it would escalate that much.
Superintendent Martin stated that we increased that budget by 15% coming
into the fiscal year, but it is a totally different system.
We have gone from a hot water heat to gas-fired heat.
He stated that we had both DTE and Consumers out to the plant to do an
audit and ensure we are not wasting anything.
Discussion
was held on the overall budget for the Treatment Plant.
City Manager Cook stated that it is in line with what we started when we
sold the bonds, but it is a different distribution.
Some of the engineering costs were slightly higher than what we budgeted,
but more was budgeted for construction.
He stated that he will need to examine whether we are going to be in line
with those items, if we are then it will not require an amendment, we will not
be over.
The question was asked if there is any type of penalty for not completing
the project on time.
City Manager Cook stated that there is no penalty that would apply.
Superintendent Martin stated that we had to be on line by October of
2005, we came on line in June-July 2005.
We are 99% done, closing out with some landscape work.
He stated that we had cost overruns of 1%.
The State of Michigan under SRF funding allows a 4% overrun without
questioning it, and they are now raising that to 6%.
The 1% were owner controlled changes that we did not foresee until
construction began.
The only thing left to do now is the punch list.
City
Manager Cook stated that the original bond issue was $17,250,000.
The budget estimate was $16,500,000 with a contingency amount.
We are going to be well under that contingency amount but slightly over
the $16,500,000.
We will get a new bond schedule for the duration because we do not know
the final cost.
The
question was asked when the punch list will be complete.
Superintendent Martin stated that it will take no longer than a month.
CM
4-8-06 – APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT – FY 2005-2006
Motion by Kivell, supported by Maida
To approve the budget amendment for fiscal year 2005-2006 as presented
(see attached amendment
as part of these minutes)
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW
BUSINESS:
Request
to apply for use of a computerized tax roll – Resolution
City
Clerk/Treasurer Zemke stated that Public act 505 of 2002 requires application to
the State for approval to use a computerized database as a tax roll.
Being that we are a user of the Oakland County BS&A Tax system, the
County has agreed to apply on our behalf as well as the other communities that
use their system.
The resolution is what the County is requesting to accomplish this.
The
question was asked if the computer tax roll is currently being used.
Clerk/Treasurer Zemke stated that we are currently using the County’s
tax system and computerized tax roll.
The question was asked if there have been any concerns.
Clerk/Treasurer Zemke stated that we have had a lot of success.
We switched to the new tax system in 2005, which is much easier and we
are able to give our residents much clearer information, faster and more
convenient.
Discussion
was held on the County Assessment system.
Clerk/Treasurer Zemke stated that the system is simplified in that there
is a separate BS&A Assessment system that ties directly into the Tax system,
interlinked and a lot less room for error.
Councilman
Dryer stated that the resolution indicates that there is a “read only”
terminal for public viewing and asked if we provide that terminal.
Clerk/Treasurer Zemke stated that we had a terminal available for the
public for quite some time that was never used.
The information is available to anyone who walks in the door.
We did discontinue that separate terminal simply because we could use
that system elsewhere, but the information is readily available.
The question was asked if information is available on any property in the
City.
Clerk/Treasurer Zemke stated that it is, but further Oakland County’s
website also provides a county-wide information look-up.
Motion by Wedell, supported by Dryer
WHEREAS
The General Property Tax Act (P.A. 206 of 1893 as amended by P.A. 112 of 1990,
P.A. 415 of 1994 and P.A. 505 of 202), sets forth the conditions that must be
met for the State Tax Commission to authorize the use of a computerized database
as the tax roll; and
WHEREAS
the State Tax Commission shall authorize the use of a computerized data base
system as the tax roll if the local tax collecting unit or the county treasurer
demonstrates that the proposed system has the capacity to enable a local unit to
comply and the local unit complies with all of the following requirements:
(a)An
original precollection tax roll shall be printed from the computerized data base
and warranted by the assessor. That printed precollection tax roll shall be
maintained by the assessor until the expiration of the redemption period
provided in section 78k following the entry of a judgment foreclosing property
forfeited for delinquent taxes under section 78g, or the resolution of all
pending appeals, whichever is later.
(b)
A separate computer printout of all parcel splits and combinations, including
sufficient information to document the accuracy of the splits or combinations,
shall be prepared and maintained by the assessor until the expiration of the
redemption period provided in section 78k following the entry of a judgment
foreclosing property forfeited for delinquent taxes under section 78g, or the
resolution of all pending appeals, whichever is later.
(c)
A separate computer printout of all corrections and adjustments to the
precollection tax roll authorized by action of the board of review, state tax
commission, or tax tribunal, including sufficient information to document the
accuracy of all corrections and adjustments, shall be prepared and maintained by
the assessor until the expiration of the redemption period provided in section
78k following the entry of a judgment foreclosing property forfeited for
delinquent taxes under section 78g, or the resolution of all pending appeals,
whichever is later.
(d)
The local tax collecting treasurer and the assessor shall produce a final
computer printed settlement tax roll to certify taxes collected.
The assessor shall certify that taxable values, state equalized
valuations, adjusted valuations, and the spread of taxes and adjusted taxes are
correctly recorded in the settlement tax roll. The local tax collecting
treasurer shall certify delinquent taxes and certify that all tax collections
are posted on the settlement tax roll. Those certifications and the settlement
tax roll shall be transmitted to the county treasurer as required by Section 55
of the General Property Tax Act. The affidavit attached to the settlement tax
roll shall include documentation that authorizes and reports all changes in the
precollection tax roll.
(e)
The treasurer of the local tax collecting unit shall prepare and maintain a
journal of the collections totaled and reconciled to the amount of actual
collections daily.
(f)
A payment of the tax shall be posted to the computerized data base system using
a transaction or receipt number with the date of payment. A posting on the
computerized data base system is considered the entry of the fact and date of
payment in an indelible manner on the tax roll as required by section 46(2).
(g)
The computerized data base system has internal and external security procedures
sufficient to assure the integrity of the system.
(h)
The local tax collecting unit is capable of making available a posted computer
printed tax roll at any time.
(i)
The computerized data base system has a “Read Only” Terminal or other
procedure for public viewing of the posted tax roll.
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of South Lyon complies with all of the
requirements of the State Tax Commission, including those listed above, for use
of a computerized database as the tax roll.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of South Lyon authorizes the Oakland County
Treasurer to request on our behalf, approval from the State Tax Commission to
use a computerized database as the tax roll.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be provided to the
Oakland County Treasurer.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
City-wide
Garage Sale & Spring Clean-up
Mayor
Doyle stated that the City-wide garage sale is scheduled for April 29th
and 30th.
It was stated that Council needs to waive the permit fees for those two
days.
CM
4-10-06 – WAIVER OF GARAGE SALE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Motion by Kivell, supported by Kopkowski
To waive the garage sale permit requirement for the city-wide garage sale
on April 29th & 30th, 2006
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council
Member Maida asked that Council also waive the sign ordinance for garage sale
signs as well.
Attorney Lee stated that garage sale signs can be put out on private
property under our current ordinance. Mayor Doyle stated that most people know
that this weekend will be the city-wide sale.
Councilman Kivell stated that if you were in some remote location, they
would not have any place to put their signs.
Attorney
Lee stated that if tickets are written, you can grant absolution after the fact.
It was stated that the Police Department will simply pull the signs.
Chief
Collins stated that this would also create another issue.
If you suspend the ordinance that applies just for garage sales, then we
have the issue of real estate signs, etc.
Attorney Lee stated that he would be reluctant to waive the safeguards
for the City.
Council
Member Kopkowski stated that she would like to see the City enforce the garage
sale signs that are left out for days at a time whether on private property or
not.
Mayor
Doyle stated that spring clean-up will be held on May 1st.
City Clerk/Treasurer Zemke stated that you can put anything out for pick
up with the exception of car parts, building materials, or cement.
The
question was asked if paint will be taken.
City Clerk/Treasurer Zemke stated that they will take latex paint only if
it is dried out.
We do have a number of household hazardous waste days scheduled
throughout the year, which can be found on the City’s website.
COUNCIL
COMMENTS:
Mayor
Doyle stated that we are now in 2006, and we have an opportunity to initiate a
mid-decade census. We did this back in 1996.
State Revenue Sharing is based on census figures, and we could pick up
some additional funds.
Also, for every 1,500 people, we get a liquor license.
It is not free.
City Manager Cook stated that the cost could be around $25,000.
He stated that we are keeping track of the data as far as number of
houses built and occupied.
However, we need to get an idea of how many people moved into the City
since April 1, 2000. We
would have to be able to demonstrate a 15%+ gain in population.
If you cannot determine that, then it is useless.
Discussion
was held on household size.
City Manager Cook sated that what we found out in 1996 is that it is very
difficult to get people to give you information.
We do not ask for names, but simply the number of people at the address,
but it was still very difficult.
The other issue is that the State is having financial problems.
It is a separate appropriation.
It is not automatic that if you gain 15% they pay you the increase per
capita.
It has to be a special appropriation to those cities that do a mid-decade
census.
He stated
that
we have until June 30, 2007 to complete the census count.
Our legislators cannot tell us at this point whether they will cover that
extra amount because if they do it for one community, they have to cover it for
everyone who would do that.
Discussion
was on using the Certificates of occupancies issued.
City Manager Cook stated that the average household size was 2.43 in
2000.
Mayor
Doyle stated that we do not have to make a decision on this right now, but
rather think about it.
It was stated that we do have 15 months to accomplish this.
Mayor
Doyle stated that we have an update on the Easter Egg Hunt.
Phil Weipert stated that it will be this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at
Volunteer Park.
The Kiwanis, South Lyon Firefighter’s Association and the Lyon Township
Firefighters will be sponsoring the hunt.
Council
Member Maida stated that she has heard a lot of parents complaining about the
condition of the soccer fields at Volunteer Park.
Superintendent Renwick stated that it is getting used so much that unless
we shut fields down and let them recuperate, the fields are going to be in the
same condition as they are now.
We fertilize and do what we can, but every night there is something go on
there.
Councilman
Kivell asked if we contacted anyone regarding the most hardy sod or seed.
Superintendent Renwick stated that he does not know if that was done at
the time.
The company that initially installed it did a number of schools and
larger projects and used the same material.
City Manager Cook stated that years ago, we fenced in the field because
we had ATVs going out there are tearing it up.
The
question was asked if these fields are getting sprinklered.
Superintendent Renwick stated that they are going to be in operation
again this year.
He stated that they use a generator from the Water Department.
Councilman
Morelli stated that after the last meeting, a few of his neighbors were
discussing Millennium Digital.
The question was asked if they are paying more for cable because the City
wants to protect their franchise agreement.
They are seeing the information from AT&T on television.
He asked if the franchise fee is based on subscription.
City Manager Cook stated that he has provided the information on the
franchise fee recently received.
He stated that this number is slightly less because we have not received
the Head-end lease from the property at the DPW facility.
It is based on subscription.
Discussion
was held on the number of dishes that are being used now by residents.
Discussion was held on the need for competition in order to drive down
prices.
City Manager Cook stated that another company is not going to come in
because it is not cost effective for other companies to come in and duplicate
lines.
It was stated that if we were to evacuate taking this money, the resident
would not see any reduction in their bill, the company would enrich themselves.
Attorney Lee stated that AT&T is welcome to come in if they were to
pay the franchise fee and compete on a fair basis.
Councilman
Dryer questioned the need to move the fence along the parking lot for McHattie
Park to incorporate the land given to the City by Michigan Seamless.
City Manager Cook discussed liability.
The fence will incorporate what they gave us.
We need to segregate our property and control it so it is clear.
Council
Member Maida asked Chief Collins the tentative date for the next Citizens’
Police Academy.
Chief Collins stated that it will be September or October, but we do not
have a set date.
Council
Member Kivell stated that at our last joint meeting, Sergeant Crockett indicated
that if we were interested in getting pricing for Oakland County Sheriff
performing functions for the City, we would have to make a formal resolution.
He stated that he feels that it is in our best interest to get that
information so that we can make a real comparison.
Councilman Morelli stated that although he would probably not be in favor
of switching to the County, he would be curious to know how much it would cost.
Attorney Lee suggested getting a copy of that resolution.
The last resolution that he saw carried a commitment to go forward.
The City of Clawson ended up with about $250,000 in attorney fees as a
result of a lawsuit with their police union who read the resolution as a
violation of their contract.
Mayor
Doyle stated that the City used to provide police services to the Township and
Milford did as well.
They left to go to the County in the early 1980s.
Attorney Lee stated that at that time, they objected to a $50,000
increase, and then went and spent $150,000 more for the County.
Mayor
Doyle stated that the question was asked many times as to their response times.
He stated that they actually have a response time of 15 minutes to ½
hour.
Further discussion was held on the shared police issue.
Mayor Doyle stated that these are some very large issues, maybe we should
take a step back and look at something smaller and other ways to work together.
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4-11-06 – ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Morelli, supported by Wedell
To adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully
Submitted,
______________________________
_______________________________
John
Doyle, Jr.
Julie C. Zemke
Mayor
City Clerk/Treasurer