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Council Minutes of 03-07-2012 .~. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane addressed Ordinance 2012-17 and said nothing was "etched in stone" regarding the technology yet the city is borrowing a half a million dollars to increase technology. Isn't there something in place to buy the tablets? (Ipads) Councilman Barker said the city is looking into purchasing a new software system and update to MLINIS and computers. The Ordinance Council is passing tonight is to set the money in place. A consultant will be coming in to discuss pricing on everything that was discussed in 2012-17. The Finance Director and Human Resources have earmarked the amount, but it doesn't mean the city will spend the amount. Council President Limpert added that it's far more costly to go out for more than to just get slightly more than what you need and pay the Notes down. It's a much more economical way to do it and less costly. Lambert said Barker's finance report was very good, but is there any improvement in replacement overtime or unscheduled absences amongst the various crafts? Mayor Kennedy said this year's Fire Dept. was probably at $50,000 in overtime; in years past they budgeted about $400,000. Those are improvements the city made by taking back management responsibility by taking back minimum manning and making sure the department is staffed correctly. LEGISLATION Ordinance 2012-15 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of $507,000 of Notes, in anticipation of the issuance of Bonds, to provide funds to pay costs of improving Aspen Drive, Bailey Road, Berkshire Drive, Clareshire Drive, Deepwoods Way, Fleharty Road, Holly Drive, Sawmill Circle, Spruce Drive, West Park Drive and Woodside Drive between certain termini by reconstructing curbs and curb ramps and adjusting catch basins, manholes and water valve and monument boxes, where necessary, preparing the surface and resurfacing, together with necessary appurtenances and work incidental thereto. Councilman Barker stated that he is in receipt of the Fiscal Officer's Certificate. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. Ordinance 2012-15 adopted. Ordinance 2012-16 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of $452,000 of Notes, in anticipation of the issuance of Bonds, to provide funds to pay costs of acquiring fire apparatus and related equipment for the City's Fire Department. Councilman Barker stated that he is in receipt of the Fiscal Officer's Certificate. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. Ordinance 2012-16 adopted. Ordinance 2012-17 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. An ,~ . r Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of $404,500 of Notes, in anticipation of the 7