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~ t Council Minutes of 8/21/2007 Was that the document we are talking about? Law Director Dubeiko said it was. But legally the document that will be voted upon is as amended. Councilman Gareau agreed and, as a point of clarification, noted the document said corrected copy 8/20/2007. Roll call on the motion to amend Ordinance 2007-93 as stated in the corrected version: Orlowski, yes; Gareau, no; Jones, no; Barker, no; Miller, yes, with comment. The person involved in this, the Assistant Chief, is a 10 year veteran of our department. He has benefit of the Chief or his captains and lieutenants. The mentor that is involved in this case has never served as an assistant chief. And, if safety was such a concern, then we ought to be filling the long unfilled position of Fire Prevention Officer. This does provide 60 days mentoring as was originally requested. Roll call continued: Ryan, no, with comment, that he's glad to see other people who have voted no understand the administration has been successful so far in finding the money. He thinks the administration should just go ahead and keep finding the money and pay for him. Roil call continued: Tallon, yes. The motion to amend failed with four na votes and three yes votes. Law Director advised that the legislation had to be dealt with-either it is read on second reading or Council can send it back to committee. If second read, then the agenda must be amended. But some action has to be taken. Councilman Gareau said he felt it should be read as originally submitted and not amended. Councilman Gareau made a motion to amend the agenda to include 2007-93 on second reading as originally introduced. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Councilman Ryan asked for a point of order why the legislation did not go back to committee. Law Director Dubelko said because it has been reported on. Councilman Gareau further explained it was reported out of committee with a recommended amendment. The amendment failed, so it was still reported out of committee. The only thing changing is to take off the "as amended" from the agenda so it can be on the agenda in its original form. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Barker, yes; Jones, yes; Miller, asked if this was simply a vote to amend the agenda, and was assured it was. Mr. Miller voted yes. Roll call continued: Orlowski, no; Ryan, yes; Tallon, no. The motion passed with five yes votes and two no votes. Ordinance 2007-93 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. An ordinance re-authorizing the Director of Public Safety to appoint a temporary, part-time Fire Administrator to assist the new Assistant Fire Chief; re-establishing the pay range for said temporary position and declaring an emergency. Mayor thanked the members of Council who went back to the original legislation giving the 60 days that has been requested and for keeping it on the agenda. He asked all to work with the administration and support this so that we can bring in a part-time Fire Administrator for an additional 60 days to provide for the safety of our residents. He asked the legislation be considered under suspension of the rule. Councilman Barker moved for suspension of the rule noting the legislation had been reviewed in committee numerous times. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau. Roll call: Barker, yes; Gareau, yes; Miller, no; Orlowski, no; Jones, yes; Ryan, no; Tallon, no. The motion to suspend failed with four no votes and three yes votes. Ordinance No. 2007-94 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman Ryan. An ordinance removing Section 721.02, entitled "Sales on Public Property Prohibited," from the Business Regulation Code; placing it in the General Offenses Code as new Section 521.16; and providing for the offense to be classified as a minor misdemeanor. 22