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Special Council Minutes of 8/26/2002 process, and Mr. McKay answered no. Finance Director Copfer clarified that the position was paid in an annual amount that was split into two payments. Councilman Miller said it was his recollection regarding the references to the prior administration and how the position was put i~rto effect, that the individual in that position was actively pursuing businesses to locate in the community so that the community could benefit from the tax dollars. Also in reference to the question of whether this issue was discussed during appropriations, he personally did ask questions about the position. Mr. McKay asked the Law Director whether it was proper to hold two jobs within the city. Law Director Dubelko stated he believed, when this position was created, there was permission given for the person to have other employment with the city. Roll call on the motion made by Mrs. Kesler and seconded by Mr. Gareau to subtract the remaining $2,387 from the Housing Council's secretary position and to earmark that money for economic development: Kesler, yes; Gareau, yes; McKay, yes; Dailey, yes; Miller, yes; Limpert, no, commenting Council should have a chance to analyze this issue. As far as he is concerned, no one knows the facts and he sees it as an attack on the administrative office. Roll call continued: Nashar, yes, commerning that he is voting yes for now until the Mayor supplies more facts to Council and it can be reconsidered at that time. The motion passed with six yes votes and one no vote. Ordinance No. 2002-117 was amended. Councilman Gareau moved to suspend the rule requiring three readings on the twice- amended Ordinance No. 2002-117, with the amendments reflected from this evening's discussion. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Kesler and passed unanimously. Councilman Gareau moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2002-117 as twice amended, and the motion was seconded by Councilwoman Kesler. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Kesler, yes; McKay, yes; Limpert, yes, commenting he was not completely convinced everything was the way it should have been handled, but it is necessary to move the city forward. Roll call cominued: Miller, yes; Nashar, yes; Dailey, yes, commenting that any time a budget is discussed, it can become an emotional time. He wants to thank the members of Council, the administration and the workers and residents of the city for being so diligent and helping Council get this done. The motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2002-117, as twice amended, was adopted. With the agenda being completed, President O'Grady adjourned the special Council meeting at 9:15 p,m. 1 /J ~( ~(^' / ~/ i ~Qd~~~ ~ L/// Barbara L. Semen, erk of Council Thomas E. O'Grady, President of Council 11 :. t ~... .. ...