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Nlinutes of the Regular Meeting of.Council Monday; January 23, 2017 Page 4 witli the new Mayor about wliether she had healthcare. The same Council President is the one that has imposed a 3-minute limit to residents wishing to express their opiniori on Village issues. It is really for the good of the people that elected him. Is this really? I don't think not.' Although I must say the past President and Council did the right thing by putting it to the residents when they wanted a raise. That was a proper way to do something for compensation. This President seeks to go around the residents to give himself full-time healthcare that is not in the best interest of the residents. I don't think he is thinking of anyone other than himself and other people that are involved here. There are at least. 3 self-employed Council members that would benefit personally from this change. However, this is not the: reason that they were elected. They were elected to serve the community, not themselves. After the last Caucus meeting, I asked one of the Council people why they would do this. Sadly, his answer to me was, well it's just small potatoes. . Lastly, is this really for the best interests of the residents or is it for the best interests of Council? Please reconsider your actions and withdraw any illegal ordinance or anything relating to full- time healthcare for you Council members. This whole healthcare issue is part-time Council members. Most of the people in this Village pay for their own healthcare and they work fu11- time. You better start representing the residents here and stop looking out for just yourselves. Thank you. Susan Conte 833 Beech Hill Road I agree with my brother-in-law wholeheartedly. Tlus is wrong. 1090 Washington Boulevard Extension I want to make it clear that there was never anything said that the Mayor initiated this. I have lived in the Village for 40 years. I am very disappointed. Yes, I have heard several comments that people don't come to these meetings, but look around. They are here. Because you know what? We put our trust in you and for you guys to try to slide it through, it's very upsetting. Yes, we are very upset. Thank you for your time. Dino Marino 6807 Bramblewood I have lived there for about 49 years. Who initiated this? Who is the initiator? Please answer the question. Council President Saponaro replied, this was initiated or part of a discussion that has been ongoing. Mr. Marino stated, that was not the question. The question is, who is the Councilperson that initiated this idea?