CITY OF SOUTH LYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 22, 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:
Kivell, Kopkowski, Maida, Morelli and Wedell
City Manager Cook
Attorney Hill
City Clerk/Treasurer Zemke
Department Heads: Martin & Renwick
ABSENT:
Council Member Dryer
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
CM
5-1-06- APPROVAL OF MINUTES – SPECIAL MEETING – MAY 1, 2006
Motion by Morelli, supported by Wedell
To approve the minutes of the Special meeting of May 1, 2006 as written
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CM
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 8, 2006
Motion by Wedell, supported by Maida
To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 8, 2006 as written
Councilman
Kivell stated that in the discussions regarding the rezoning, he had given a
history of the parcel and the rationale behind the zoning.
He stated that he did not see his comments reflected in the minutes.
City Clerk/Treasurer Zemke stated that if Council wishes to table
approval of the minutes, she can review it further to include his specific
comments.
Councilman
Wedell withdrew his motion and Council Member Maida withdrew support.
CM
5-2-06 – TABLE APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Kivell, supported by Kopkowski
To table approval of the minutes of May 8, 2006 until the next meeting
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVAL
OF MONTHLY BILLS: None
APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
City
Manager Cook stated that we have a request from Randy Clark to add an item to
the agenda to address some minor changes to the Clark’s Crossing Plat which
has already been approved by Council. This
item was added as Old Business #3.
CM
5-3-06 – APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Kivell, supported by Morelli
To approve the agenda as amended
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITIZENS
SUGGESTIONS:
Oakland
County Commissioner Jeff Potter of 1099 Stable Lane stated that the Oakland
County Newsletter will be going out to County residents very soon.
Within that newsletter is information relating to a new County
prescription drug discount program for people who are uninsured or underinsured.
The information can be picked up at city and township halls as well as
the libraries. He stated that this
is not just for seniors and there are no income limits. If a pharmacy participates in the program, the individual
will receive 20% discount. There is
also mail order program where individuals can receive up to 50% if ordering a
3-month supply. The County will
also save $200,000 from the previous program.
This is a similar program, but it is funded through an industry
consortium. No County taxpayer
dollars are in this. It is being
sponsored by The Oakland County Commissioners as well as the National
Association of Counties. Further he
stated that he is officially retired from Ford Motor Company, which will allow
him more time to be of assistance to the district.
Finally, he is officially a candidate for re-election at the fall
elections.
Mr.
John Kerrigan of 835 Five Mile in Whitmore Lake and business owner in South Lyon
for 15 years stated that he was here at last week’s meeting and would like to
reiterate his thoughts. The
sentiment of the Council at that meeting seemed to have been in favor of the
statements of the community members that were present.
He would like to urge Council not to consider laying off any Police
Officer or reducing the staff of the Police Department.
There have also been talk about consolidation of Fire Departments and
would like to urge Council to think very carefully before you talk about
consolidating or giving up control of any of those departments.
They function very well and are very useful to our community and we
really appreciate them. Mutual aid
is wonderful and would encourage the departments to cross boundaries and help
other agencies, but he does not support giving up control or letting another
agency run the City’s operations.
OLD
BUSINESS:
Second Reading –
Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 102 Zoning – to repeal Sec. 102-391, add
Section 102-301 & 392
Attorney
Lee stated that this is an attempt to clarify some prior language we have had in
our ordinance relating to our PD districts and to clarify what happens when
there is a termination of that zoning as a result of the failure of the
developer to act within the period of time provided by the ordinance.
There is also an addition to clearly place the burden of the added fees
to the developer.
CM
5-4-06 – SECOND READING - AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 102 ZONING
Motion by Maida, supported by Wedell
That this be the second reading and adoption of an Ordinance Amendment to
Chapter 102 to repeal
Section 102-391 add section 102-301 & 392 (see attached amendment as
part of these minutes)
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Public Hearing –
Proposed Annual Budget for the period 7/1/06 – 6/30/07
CM
5-5-06 – CLOSE REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Kopkowski, supported by Morelli
To close the regular meeting
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CM
5-6-06 – OPEN PUBLIC HEARNG – ANNUAL BUDGET
Motion by Wedell, supported by Kivell
To open the public hearing for the Annual budget for the period 7/1/06
– 6/30/07
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Ms.
Judy Doorn of 236 Brookwood #10 stated she would like to add
to her comments at the last meeting in regards to cutting any of our
officers. It should not be
considered not only for the safety of our citizens but also the safety of our
officers. If there should be need
for back-up, it could be very dangerous, especially given the growth of our
City.
Mr.
Larry Miller of 62341-2 Arlington Circle stated that he is also in favor of not
cutting our Police force whatsoever. He
stated that he moved here about seven years ago. It is a safe town and it has grown and it is growing all
around us. We are going to have a
more influx of people in town and cannot see why we would be cutting.
He stated that there was discussion regarding the ratio of the number of
officers to the number of people. As
a resident of Colonial Acres, they get very little city services, and they deal
with that. But to cut our Police Department, would be another kick in
their face. They pay as much taxes
as anyone else and there is more dollars coming out of their area than any other
area in South Lyon. Council needs
to reconsider and not cut our Police Department.
CM
5-7-06 – CLOSE PUBLIC HEARNG – ANNUAL BUDGET
Motion by Kivell, supported by Kopkowski
To close the public hearing for the Annual budget for the period 7/1/06
– 6/30/07
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CM
5-8-06 – RE-OPEN REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Kopkowski, supported by Morelli
To re-open the regular meeting
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Resolution setting
millage rates
CM
5-9-06 – RESOLUTION SETTING MILLAGE RATES – FY 2006-2007
Motion by Morelli, and supported by Wedell
RESOLVED,
that the City Clerk certify to the City Assessor for spreading on the Assessment
Roll of the City of South Lyon for the year 2006-2007, the following amounts,
based on taxable value $396,414,310.
1.
At the rate of 8.5800 mills per $1,000 of
valuation for General Fund
Operation
2.
At the rate of 2.5000 mills per $1,000 of
valuation for Wastewater General
Obligation Bonds
for wastewater treatment (2002)
3.
At the rate of 2.0000 mills per $1,000 of
valuation for Capital Improvement
Fund
4.
At the rate of .2700 mills per $1,000 of
valuation for South Lyon Building
Authority (1996)
5.
At
the rate of .28000 mills per $1,000 of
valuation
for 1999 Building Authority (Land Acquisition)
6. At
the rate of .1200 mills per $1,000 of valuation for
RESOLVED FURTHER, that due to the
May 2, 1984 election whereby the Library became a free standing and District
Library for all purposes including the levy of 1.3584 and the overall levy for
the City will be 15.1084 mills, of which 13.75
mills will be used for City operation and debt.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that after
spreading on the Assessment Roll, the amounts as required to be raised by the
general ad valorem tax, the Assessor certify and deliver the same to the City
Treasurer, and the City Clerk be authorized to attach her warrant thereto,
directing and required the City Treasurer to collect the same as provided by the
City Charter.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that all
installments reported to the City Treasurer as delinquent on Special Assessments
and other charges, together with interest due thereon, as provided in Section
1.276 of the City Charter; unpaid charges for water consumption and water tap
installation, as provided in Chapter 24 of the South Lyon City Code be assessed
against the properties benefited and included in the 2004 Tax Roll.
RESOLVED
FURTHER, that the millage for the entire fiscal year 2006-2007 budget not to
exceed 13.75 mills.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Resolution approving
budget
Councilman
Morelli stated that he met again today with the City Manager for further
clarification and is satisfied that fund balance is considered a revenue source
and has no other questions regarding the budget. Councilman Kivell stated that he too has had additional
clarification and is satisfied
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5-10-06 – RESOLUTION ADOPTING BUDGET – FY 2006-2007
Motion
by Wedell, supported by Maida
WHEREAS,
in April 2006 the City Manager submitted to City Council a proposed budget for
the fiscal year July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has
received the proposed budget contained herein and has discussed and reviewed
same
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the
City Council hereby adopted the 2006-07 fiscal budget as shown in the budget
document on the Summary page, and detailed on the following pages, in the total
amount of $ 5,097,569.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby
adopts the following proposed budget or estimates for the following operations
as set forth below.
Fund
No.
Major Street Operation
202
Local Street Operation
203
Community Development Block Grant
274
Combined Water/Sewer Operation
592
Equipment Replacement Fund
641
Capital Improvement Fund
401
Land Acquisition
509
Downtown Development Authority
280
General Debt Service
2000 Water Bond
306
2003 G.W. WW Treatment/Bond G.O.
307
1996 Building Authority—Shared
Administration 369
1999 Building Authority—Land
Acquisition
509
2005 Downtown Development Authority
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the
City Manager is authorized to advertise for bids, or authorize at the
appropriate time for contractual services, commodity purchases and/or capital
expenditures throughout the fiscal year in accordance with the enclosed budget
document and all applicable City ordinance policies or procedures in effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
pursuant to the Uniform Budgeting and Account Act, Section 19 (2), the City
Manager may make transfers within a fund and activity if the amount to be
transferred does not exceed 10% or $25,000, whichever is greater, of the
appropriation item for which the transfer is to be made, with prior notification
to the City Council.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Clark’s
Crossing – Revised Plat
City Manager Cook stated that the State is requesting that
they split off the 2 acre park. It
was part of the original plat and a separate legal description has been
provided. We already accepted that
in the approval of the plat. The
second issue deals with the lay-out of the trail. There is a triangular piece
that does not have public access to a road.
They have been told that that has to be a dedication for additional land
for the trail. Attorney Lee stated
that there is no revision to the plat itself, it is simply editorial
presentation that the State is insisting upon.
However, because the Clerk cannot sign the plat without Council approval,
the State will be looking for a signature date subsequent to that approval,
Council will have to re-approve the plat.
The question was asked if this was done prior to the plat,
would that have affected the density. Randy
Clark of 415 S. Lafayette, stated that it would not.
We are talking about too small triangular pieces that would become
landlocked parcel. The State is
requiring that the two pieces be joined to the City’s bike path.
The 1967 Plat Act requires that you cannot create, in the platting
process, any parcel that does not abut a street or a road.
He stated that the park had already been accepted by the City in the
platting process, but the same scenario exists there because they do not
consider a bike path a legal access.
Attorney Lee stated that what Council is acting on is the
plat itself that had been previously approved.
This is with editorial changes and will permit the Clerk to sign the
signature page on the plat. This is
to accommodate the State inspectors.
CM 5-11-06 – APPROVAL OF PLAT – CLARK’S CROSSING
Motion
by Kivell, supported by Kopkowski
To
re-approve the final plat for Clark’s Crossing with editorial changes
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW
BUSINESS:
Novi Dispatch Agreement
for the period 7/1/06 – 6/30/07
Chief
Collins stated that of the amount that Novi is requesting in the new contract,
the Police budget would pay 80% and the Fire budget would pay 20%.
Also included in the contract is lock-up services for short-term lock up
of prisoners. This is a modest
increase over last year and is far cheaper than what we could possibly run a
dispatch service on our own.
CM
5-12-06 – APPROVAL OF DISPATCH AGREEMENT
Motion by Kopkowski, supported by Kivell
To approve the Novi Dispatch Agreement for the period 7/1/06 through
6/30/07
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Bids to sell
vehicles/equipment
Superintendent
Martin stated that we accrue used vehicles and put them up for bid to area
residents. We advertised in the
South Lyon Herald and place a minimum bid on each.
We did very well this time compared to others. Council approval will release the vehicles to the high
bidders.
Discussion
was held on the Ford Van. Superintendent
Martin stated that we received no bids. Council
Member Kopkowski asked if we can donate the van.
Mayor Doyle stated that he had previously asked that question and we
cannot simply donate it. City
Manager Cook stated that we have contacted People’s Express who has indicated
that there is a van service in Commerce Township who is looking for a van and
timing was such that they did not have opportunity to bid.
We will contact them and see if they have a need for it because they do
provide a service in that area. Superintendent
Martin stated that it is an outfitted van with a wheelchair lift on it.
The question was asked how many miles are on the vehicle.
Superintendent Martin stated that there are approximately 40,000.
He further stated that we had a minimum bid on it of $9,000.
Discussion
was held on what to do with the van at this point. City Manager Cook stated that we will make some inquiries of
places that have a service that would be in need of a vehicle.
We can negotiate and have some flexibility.
Attorney Lee stated that we cannot make a charitable contribution.
Superintendent Martin stated that we can always run another add for two
weeks.
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5-13-06 – APPROVAL OF BIDS TO SELL VEHICLES
Motion by Wedell, supported by Morelli
To accept the bids for used vehicles as follows:
2000 Chevrolet Impala $855
1999 Ford Crown Victoria
$499
1997 Ford Crown Victoria
$499
1992 Dodge D250 4X4
$1625
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Audit for FY 05-06 for
the period 7/1/05 – 6/30/06 – Letter of Engagement
City
Manager Cook stated that we have received a Letter of Engagement from Plante
Moran for the upcoming audit. This
is consistent with their previous proposals to us, slightly higher as indicated
in their letter. We do have a
single audit. We were within $85,00
of not having to have it, but the grant that we received for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant is considered to be 30% federal money, which puts us over the
$500,000 threshold. We have about
$585,000 federal monies coming in.
Councilman
Kivell stated that he was surprised that Les Pulver is not here.
City Manager Cook stated that typically he does just send the letter, but
if you would like him here, we can invite him.
Councilman Kivell stated that the letter from Clifton Gunderson
references recommendations on a number of items and he would like to know if
they have implemented any procedures to make those corrections.
He further stated that he has been delighted with all of the work they
have done for us, but in the event that there is any challenge due to their
process, we have some vulnerability. City Manager Cook stated that he will get a
response and report back to Council. They will be in to start preliminary items
middle of June. Councilman Kivell
stated that this is nothing to hold up approval.
CM
5-14-06 – APPROVAL OF LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT – AUDIT SERVICES
Motion by Morelli, supported by Kivell
To approve the Letter of Engagement with Plante Moran for auditing
services for Fiscal Year 2005-
2006 in an amount not to exceed $49,500 for the Basic Audit and not to
exceed $6,300 for the Single
Audit
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL
COMMENTS:
Councilman
Morelli asked, with regards to the request from Dr. Pearson for the City to
contribute $20,000, is it something that we need to take action on.
City Manager Cook stated that twice he brought it to Council in the fall
based on using Tri-Party funds in addition to our streetscape project.
Council authorized all of the funds to be put towards that streetscape
project on Pontiac Trail. There
would have to be an additional appropriation and Council would have to take
action to put it back on the table. If
you do want to entertain it, he would suggest doing so at the next meeting.
They did bring us a plan late in the day and have provided us with a
better drawing that could be presented Council.
Discussion
was held on the drawing. Council
Member Kivell stated that we have the same reason now that there was any kind of
reluctance to pursue this, because this drawing does not speak to much of
anything. Without seeing where that
$20,000 is going to enhance the area, he has no need to pursue it.
Mayor
Doyle asked Council if there is any interest in pursuing this.
Council Members Morelli, Maida, Wedell and Kopkowski indicated that they
do not. Council Member Kivell
stated that he does not have a problem looking at it if they can demonstrate
that it is going to move something in the right direction, but we have no
evidence of that. Mayor Doyle asked
if they could provide more detail, would that be worth looking at.
Council Member Morelli stated that if they simply supply a more detailed
drawing his answer would still be no. But,
if it is different than what they are proposing, he would be interested in
looking at it. City Manager Cook
stated that he did talk to Dr. Pearson about getting a clearer picture because
it is not clear on that drawing. If
there is an interest, we can put it on the table and we can have a better
drawing presented. If you feel that
you still do not want to participate, you can make that decision at that time.
Councilman
Morelli stated that he would entertain this only if at the same meeting, and
after we talk about the Schools helping to fund the Liaison Officer.
Council
Member Kopkowski stated that we should be fair and discuss it, but it does not
mean it is a rubber stamp.
Council
Member Wedell stated that Council made it very clear the last time they did not
want to pursue this. The monies
that would have been allocated were put into the streetscape project.
He asked if the funds could be redirected from the streetscape into this
project. City Manager Cook stated
that the Tri-Party monies could be redirected.
Tri-Party funds are divisible by 3 so the County, Road Commission and
City would all put in 1/3 of the $20,000. If
you put it from City funds, we would have to put in the whole $20,000.
Councilman Kivell stated that it would still be a wash given the fact
that we would then have to make up the funds for the streetscape.
Councilman
Kivell stated that although he agrees with the inference by Councilman Morelli
about the Schools looking at some of our concerns about the Liaison Officer, he
does not want to get into the two issues. If
it warrants taking a look at, then it should stand on its own merits.
Council Member Kopkowski stated that there is no harm taking a look at
it. City Manager Cook stated that
he will put it on the next agenda for discussion.
Council
Member Maida questioned a pick-up that sits in City Hall parking lot whether it
belongs to the City. It was stated
that it belongs to someone who lives across the street from City Hall.
Council
Member Maida stated that she was very disappointed with the comments about the
Police Department. There was
nothing that was brought to act on. The
fliers that were passed out throughout the community were very unnecessary
because there was nothing that was said about doing anything with the Police
Department. It wasted people’s
time coming here thinking that something was going to be voted on.
It took away from what Council was trying to do.
She is not happy with how that turned out, and the people passing out the
fliers and emails were using scare tactics and was done very poorly.
It was blown out of proportion and uncalled for.
The emails from people that made suggestions about certain Council
Members was something she did not care to read.
Members
of the public wished to comment. Mayor
Doyle stated that this is the Council Comments portion of the meeting.
We had Citizens Suggestions already.
Ms. Demski stated that she is one that handed out fliers and she is a
citizen of this City and she has every right to do that.
Mayor Doyle stated that he will give everyone an opportunity to speak at
our next meeting. Mayor Doyle
stated that Councilman Morelli had presented a number of ideas for our upcoming
budget cycle. Ms. Demski stated
that they were there in response to those comments.
Councilman Wedell stated that this is the Council Comments portion of the
meeting and we should not be engaging in a debate either amongst themselves or
with the public. He would suggest
that at the end of Council Comments that we add an additional Citizens Comments
to hear what these people have to say.
Council
Member Kopkowski stated that she attended the last DDA meeting and some comments
were made about the skateboards that are taking over. Today in the Wells Street
parking lot they have built a ramp and are jumping over the new plants.
She would like to discuss an ordinance to not allow skateboarding within
the DDA area. There are people
trying to walk, get out of their cars, traffic, etc. and they have to wait for
these kids. City Manager Cook
stated that we have a Central Business District, which could be considered
rather than the entire DDA. Council
Member Kopkowski stated that she would like to see it for the entire DDA. City Manager Cook stated that we would have to draft an
ordinance. Attorney Lee stated that
he would need specific direction as to exactly what they want covered.
We could put it on the agenda for discussion and then he could draft what
Council collectively agreed that they want to regulate.
Councilman
Kivell questioned if Officers driving by could make sure that the kids are aware
of good public safety in lieu of an ordinance. Chief Collins stated that they can make sure that they are
not damaging property or are not being disorderly.
The Wells Street lot is a good example.
It is public property open to the public and as long as they are not
destroying something or violating existing curfew ordinance, they have just as
much right to be there as anyone walking, on a bicycle or parking their car.
The question was asked what the curfew is.
Chief Collins stated that it varies depending on the day of the week and
the age, but basically 10:00 p.m. Council
Member Kopkowski stated that she can hear them from her house in the Wells
Street lot as they jump, and she did notice people having problem getting out of
their cars in the parking lot. She
stated that it was discussed at the DDA that possibly we could put something in
one of our parks so that they have a place to go.
Consensus was to place this on the next agenda for further discussion.
Councilman
Kivell stated that there was a suggestion at the last meeting to pursue changing
the sign at the Wells Street lot. It
would be appropriate for us to put wall-mounted signs on both ends.
The sign is unsightly and you would have to be in front of it to read it.
Councilman
Kivell stated that he would like to have a discussion to take a look at Nine
Mile and increasing the speed limit and installation of a secured crosswalk.
There is some technology that is being used in Brighton where there are
flashing lights built into the pavement that call attention that there is a
crosswalk. It would be an attention
getter, and would address some of the concern people have about safely getting
across the street. He further
stated that the road is in rough shape, especially at the Pontiac Trail end.
He would like to see how much a mill and recap would cost.
Councilman
Kivell asked if there were any grants available for the cameras for the police
vehicles. Chief Collins stated that
the Lieutenant did do some research and was not able to find any grants for that
purpose. Councilman Kivell stated
that even if there are no grants available, further discussion would still be in
order.
Councilman
Kivell stated that he has a need to discuss land acquisition, but not in an open
forum. He would like to see that
scheduled.
CM
5-15-06 AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Motion by Kivell, supported by Wedell
To amend the agenda to allow for Citizens Comments
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Ms.
Debbie Demski of 1176 Arabian Ct. stated that she handed out fliers and sent
emails because she is a concerned citizen.
Mr. Morelli did make comments that he just thought that perhaps in order
to fund a new Police Department that maybe we could do it by getting rid of four
Police Officers. Maybe bring them
back, but these are actual things that came out at that meeting.
She may have said that he recommended it, which may have been incorrect
words. However, there were also
concerns about Mr. Morelli’s comments about tracking the Police Officers and
concern over what they are doing while on duty speaking with other Police
Officers or citizens of the community. Those
were the things that are of concern. What the fliers and emails did was to get
people involved in the City Council procedure.
She stated that she does not think that there is anything wrong with
that, and anybody who is a citizen has a right to say there is an issue coming
up – you may be concerned.
Council
Member Maida stated that she agrees that people have a right to get involved,
but this was “over the top” indicating “shooters in school”, etc.
We do not have shooters in our schools; this was just a scare tactic.
Ms. Demski stated that having more officers may prevent that.
Councilman
Kivell stated that Council Member Morelli’s comments indicated one officer per
shift. Discussion was held on how
many officers would be affected if one per shift were to be cut.
Chief Collins stated that under the 12 hour shift, which is our most
efficient, there are four units, each working 12 hours. To remove one officer
per shift would require removing four officers.
Mr.
Joelle Harding of 1247 Buckboard Circle stated that she did receive an email,
and she was very concerned about the possibility of four Police Officers being
relieved of their duties. This
community is growing and asked if this is something we should be worrying about
at this time. Council Member Maida
stated “the sky is not falling”. Ms.
Harding stated that it will if there is a shooter in the high school or at her
children’s school. It can happen.
Councilman Kivell stated that if we had 20 more officers, there would
still be a concern. Council Member
Kopkowski stated that if it were to happen, it would not just be the City Police
that would handle the situation. Council
Member Wedell stated that the budget was passed at current staffing levels.
Council
Member Morelli stated that he is very happy that everyone did get involved and
we have people showing up and taking part in the discussions.
The comment was originally made for Council to talk about to see if it
was an option. There should not be
anything, regardless of what it might be, that they should not be able to talk
about. Whether people feel that the
emails and fliers were over the top, if it got people interested, than it is a
good thing.
Ms.
Judy Doorn stated that it does help to watch the meetings on cable.
The new Council Members did gather together and say they would like a
meeting even if members could not make it.
That was another meeting that we had, and as residents they needed to
respond to that. She never received
emails or received any fliers. She
came because she watched the meeting on TV.
She stated that the whole Police issue was dropped and Mr. Morelli did
say that he realized that it would not save that much.
She further stated that we should not wait until a serious incident
happens, we need to be proactive.
CM
5-16-06 – ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Morelli, supported by Kopkowski
To adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
VOTE:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Respectfully
Submitted,
_______________________________
________________________________
John Doyle, Jr.
Julie C. Zemke
Mayor
City Clerk/Treasurer