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Special Meeting
Minutes
January 19, 2012 7:00 p.m. City Hall
I. Call to Order: Roll Call
A. Mayor Murray called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.; upon roll call by
Mayor Murray present were: Jinsie Bingham, Adam Cohen, Mark Hammer,
Phyllis Rokicki and Terry J. Smith.
II. Department Head Discussions
A. Utilities Superintendent Richard Hedge provided A Summary of
Accomplishments in 2011 and Goals for 2012. By July 1, 2012, they plan to
complete the first round of grease trap inspections for a total of 56. They will
begin a fire hydrant replacement project.
B. Police Chief Tom Sutherlin explained his agency worked several months a
shortage of two officers. He pointed out that reserve officers were a great
help, especially since their support helped with an already tight budget. They
were also able to secure funding for bulletproof vests, Glock Pistols and two
new 2012 Dodge Chargers.
For 2012, the new RMS system for record keeping will be implemented by
April 1, and it will provide a better manner to share information with other
county police agencies.
C. Public Works Commissioner Brad Phillips distributed a 2011 year end
summary and 2012 goals. In 2012, Mr. Phillips plans to continue piping open
ditches and putting in place a new street cut repair procedure. The 2011
summary included assisting other departments and with city programs,
extensive maintenance of city equipment, the Veterans Tree Program, in
addition to street, sidewalk and drainage replacement and maintenance.
D. Parks and Recreation Director Rod Weinschenk provided a List of 2011
Accomplishments and 2012 Goals. For the new year, Mr. Weinschenk will
continue programming, Americans with Disabilities improvements at the
Aquatic Center, maintenance of all four parks, working with Friends of the
Park and other organizations.
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III. Adjournment
A. Motion by Jinsie Bingham to adjourned at 9:20 p.m. was seconded by Mark
Hammer and unanimously approved.
ATTEST:
Ly da R. Dunbar, Cler<- Treasurer
Susan V. Murray, Mayor
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