WEDNESDAY,
AUGUST 5, 2009
REGULAR
MEETING
9:32
P.M.
1. ROLL CALL. Mr. Smith called the meeting to order at 9:32 P.M., with roll call as follows: Mrs. Hammond and Mr. Smith were present. Mr. Wisniewski was absent due to vacation. Others present were Lynda Yartin, Jeff Fix, and others.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 8, 2009, Regular Meeting. Mrs. Hammond moved to approve; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 2-0.
3. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
A. Review and request for motion to approve draft resolution appointing an individual to the Tree Commission. Mr. Smith stated Rules Committee had conducted interviews during a special meeting on August 4th. Mr. Smith moved to appoint Brian Neill to the unexpired term of Carol Carter on the Tree Commission; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 2-0.
Mr. Smith moved to re-appoint Mike McKinley to a three year term on the Tree Commission; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith and Mrs. Hammond voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 2-0.
B. Review and discussion regarding evaluation process for employees of Council. Mr. Smith stated he would like to continue this on the agenda so Mr. Wisniewski will be able to participate in the discussion.
C. Review and request for motion to approve draft ordinance to approve the editing and inclusion of certain ordinances as parts of the various component codes of the codified ordinances; to provide for the adoption of new matter in the updated and revised codified ordinances; to repeal ordinances and resolutions in conflict therewith. Mr. Smith stated this is the update to our Codified Ordinances. Mrs. Yartin stated that was correct. She stated there are some corrections that need to be made to the Planning and Zoning Code section; however, she thought that could be taken care of administratively. Mrs. Hammond moved to approve and forward to Council; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Hammond and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 2-0.
4. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Smith stated he had nothing to bring forward.
5. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Smith stated he based on Mr. Wisniewski’s availability; he would like to propose beginning the interviews for the Charter Review Board this month. He stated he would propose interviewing all applicants, so perhaps two nights would be appropriate. Mr. Smith proposed the first half of the interviews be scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2009, beginning at 6:30 P.M., and the second half be scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 6:30 P.M. Mrs. Hammond stated those dates were fine with her and Mr. Smith requested Mrs. Yartin notify Mr. Wisniewski of the schedule to ensure he would be able to make those dates. Mr. Fix clarified that all council members will be provided with the interview schedule and the applications of the individuals being interviewed.
6. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Smith moved to adjourn; Mrs. Hammond seconded the motion. Mr. Smith and Mrs. Hammond voted "Aye." Motion carried, 2-0. The Rules Committee adjourned at 9:45 P.M, August 5, 2009.
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