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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council Monday, August 15, 2016 Page 13 • Resolution No. 2016-17, entitled, "An Emergency Resolution declaring the necessity for providing for the payment of street lighting and the improvement or installation of additional lighting by special assessment of all parcels benefitted, determining to proceed with the assessment and levying the assessment for said purpose." Introduced by Mayor Bodnar and Council as a Whole. Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mr. Marrie, made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2016-17. Council President Saponaro asked, any discussion? light poles where we feel they are necessary in the Village. Mr. Wynne stated, just a brief summary on this. This has been in place for quite some time. It has to get recertified to the County every two years. It's a millage calculation based upon the market value of property. It generates about $85,000 a year for the Village. Over 50% of that comes from commercial property or businesses and the balance comes from residents. The average cost to a residential home is about $30 a year. The funds from this assessment are used to pay the electric bill for the street lighting as well as replacing light bulbs and installing new Council President Saponaro asked, any other questions or comments? Mr. Jerome stated, I had mentioned at the Caucus that I was not in favor of this. I understand this is how it has been done for many years but I don't like that residents that don't have street lights are charged a tax. I understand it is for the benefit of the whole Village, but I think it is an unfair tax and I will be voting against it. Thank you. Council President Saponaro asked, anyone else? There were no further comments. ROLL CALL: AYES: Marquardt, Marrie, Mills Motion Carried Parker, Saponaro, Williams Resolution Adopted NAYS: Jerome Y OTHER MATTERS Council President Saponaro asked, are there any other matters before Council at this time? There were none. ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mr. Marquardt, made a motion to adjourn.