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Council Minutes of 3-15-77 -6- Mr. Joseph Coxri.gan, 6369 Brjghton Drive, addrPSS?d Council stating hts rea+iwas why he thinks Council as legislators have an c~i~:~gatiom~to consult together, deliberate together and then vote their own co~~science. Feels the change from the Administration position from a flat 60X to the 3 mill levq has been an important step forward in the City and would like Council to get the whole job done. Mrs. Lois DeBrodt, 23141 Stoneybrook Drive, addressed Council with respect to whether Council has considered a reduction for disabled people in the community regarding the sewer proposals. Mr. Wilaawsky explained the homestead exemptions. Mr. Paul Faxkas, Columbia Rd., addressed Council regarding a call from Service Director Caster advising him that all of the senior citi$ens will have to pay for use of the Community Cabin. Discussion ensued. President Pro Tem Beringer scheduled a Legislation Committee and Council as a Whole meeting on March 29th, immediately following the Special Council Meeting for review of the ordinance with respect to charges for the Community Cabin. Mr. Tom Gerity, 27$72 Southern Ave., addressed Council at length with respect to a house and square footage th ereof, variances granted by various Boards, and the Building Commissioner's interpretation of what constitutes a first floor in a dwelling, and various ordinances in the Code, and is appealing to Council. Lengthy discussion ensued. President Pro Tem Saringer referred subject matter into B. Z. & D. Committee for review. President Pro Tem Saringer called for a 5 minutes recess at 10:00 P.M. Council Meeting resumed at 10:05 P.M. Mr. Edward Henderson, 23635 Clifford Drive, addressed Council with respect to the 11 priority streets and asked where Clifford stands on that list. President Pro Tem Saringex discussed same - according to the Streets & Drainage Committee it is No. I but City Engineer Childs informed Mrs. Saringer tonight that he has drawn up a list of priorities which is 1n the mail to Service Director Caster. Discussion ensued. Mr. John Farrel, 6670 Chadbourne Drive, addressed Council stating his support of the 3 mill levy and would like to see the flat rate considered and gave reasons therefor. Mrs. Charlotte Klucar, 6105 Decker Rd., addressed Mayor Christman with respect to the house to be built on sublot 506 on northwest corner to Decker Rd. and Southern Avenue. Discussion ensued. Mr. Leonard Klucar, 6105 Decker Rd., addressed Council with respect to the building ordinances of the City. President Pro Tem Saringer referred same to B. Z. ~ D. Committee with request to meet with Building Commissioner in order to review some of the sections in the Code. Mr. John Maloney, Arlington Lane, addressed Council on behalf of Park West Home- owners, asking Council to reconsider the 3 mill levy combined with a flat fee giving reasons therefor. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Lillian Ditter, Great Northern Towers, addressed Council and spoke in favor of the 3 mill levy and rate of $7.45 on water usage. Lengthy discussion ensued.