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6 <br />Mayor Carmen said he understands that Council's initial goal was to bring <br />employees up to the average and thinks it's a n oble goal. He feels it does <br />not have to be done in one year. He thinks we must also look at the other <br />communities tax dollars. He feels other issues should be addressed, such <br />as long-term planning, additional personnel in the police and fire departments, <br />etc. ' <br />Mr. Flyn n said the Finance Committee put in a lot of time.in making their <br />decision. They:checked carefully with the Finance Director, studied reports <br />and projections.'.He said the Finance Director had no qualms about the <br />amount of the raise. <br />Mayor Carmen said the Finance Director has never made a recommendation one <br />way or another. He just says whether or not enough money is available to <br />do so. <br />Discussion was held. <br />Mayor Carmen said he feels a traff ic light at Beta and SOM will be necessary <br />in the very near future and other burning traffic.issues need to be addressed. <br />Mr. Goley said at the Finance Committee meeting, the question posed to the <br />Finance Director was whether or not it would delete funds and take from other <br />areas if such an increase was givene His reaction was that there is sufficient <br />funds for an 827. increase without crippling,Mayfield Village. Another item <br />discussed at the same meetirig was whether or not to add another policeman or <br />fireman. They came to the conclusion that.they would like to review this <br />again in 1986. They have been very conservative in the past when bringing <br />them up to averagea It is only a couple hundred dollars that puts them in <br />fifth-sixth place with other communities. <br />Mayflr Carmen asked where we.were in comparison to other communities tax <br />revenues and if they were considering long-range planning. <br />Mr. Goley feels lon.g-range planning is a separate issue and does not feel it <br />has to do with the increase. <br />Roll Call: AYES: Mr. Etzler, Mr. Flynn, Mr. Goley, and Mr. Petschauer <br />NAYS: :Mr. Basile Motion to Reconsider Passed <br />Mr. Etzler asked if there was any other business. <br />Mr..Goley said he was contaQted by A11en-Bradley also and would like to set <br />up a meeting.with them. <br />Mr. Goley would like to receive an update from Mr. Orkin in Executive Session, <br />since the hearing is soon. <br />Mr. Etzler said he will make the necessary arrangements with Mr. Orkin and <br />Wiii call a speeial meeting to be held in Executive Session.