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Special Council Minutes of 8/26/2002 ,~,,, no. Roll call continued: Miller, yes; Dailey, yes, commenting that tough times call for a tough decision. This wasn't anything that was just thought of on a whim, but something that has obviously been mulled over substantially and by the advice of the directors. With that in mind, he votes yes. Roll call continued: McKay, no, commenting that his reasoning is that all people should be treated fairly. In this particular instance, he sees one person being singled out. Roll call continued: Nashar, yes. The motion passed with five yes votes and two no votes. Ordinance No. 2002-117 was amended. Councilwoman Kasler made a motion to amend Ordinance No. 2002-117 by using $25,616 from the Adelphia cable money and adding it to the General Services Operations line item. The motion was seconded by Mr. Limpert. The discussion on the amendment began with Councilman Miller asking the Finance Director if an addition would be needed in the revenue line item reflecting this new income. Finance Director Copfer said she will do that on the estimated resources that she sends to the county. Regarding the memo she recently sent about the Bradley Woods wetlands construction which has begun, she and the Clerk of Council aze trying to locate the legislation which specifically identifies that this project move forward. The legislation dates back quite a few years, and she will shaze it with Council once it is located and before the invoice is paid. However, the wetlands construction is necessary for the Crocker Road extension to go through. Councilman McKay wondered what would happen if the city did not pay the invoice. He expressed the view that it seemed ridiculous to him to build a breeding ground for mosquitoes at this time when there are concerns about the West Nile Virus. Councilman Gazeau, who lives near the wetlands, said he shared Mr. McKay's concerns. However, since construction has akeady started, he does not believe the city's non payment of the $26,000 will stop the project, and it could jeopardize the city receiving help from the county to pay for our portion of the road. Mrs. Copfer noted that this wetlands remediation was mandated by the EPA. Mr. McKay said he felt the value of someone's life was more important than the money. Roll call on the motion made by Mrs. Kasler and seconded by Mr. Limpert to transfer $25,616 of the Adelphia cable money to the General Service Operations line item: Kasler, yes; Limpert, yes, commenting that Council did receive notification of this last week. Roll call continued: Nashaz, yes; Dailey, yes; McKay, no; Miller, yes, noting that he agreed with Mr. McKay's comments in regards to the futility of building wetlands, particularly with the current West Nile Virus situation. He will personally call the County Engineer's office to see what abatement, if any, can be done at this point. Roll call continued: Gazeau, yes, commerrting that, if the legislation is not found, further legislation will be needed to pay out those funds. If that is necessary, he looks forward to having a county representative attend a committee meeting to discuss in great detail how they intend to control mosquito problems with this marshland. The motion passed with six yes votes and ane no vote. Ordinance No. 2002-117 was amended. Councilwoman Kasler made a motion to amend Ordinance No. 2002-117 to add $12,500 of the Adelphia money to the General Services Staff line item, which would in effect '"t maintain the Service Department employee position in that department as opposed to ~. 4