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Council Minutes 11/5/2008 City Council wants. In answer to a question from Mr. Ryan, President Kennedy confirmed the legislation had been assigned to the Finance Committee where the discussion would take place. Finance Committee chairperson Gazeau agreed that the legislation would be discussed at the next committee meeting. Finance Director Copfer: 1) She attended a meeting of the Westshore finance directors regarding financial information for the consultant to analyze the best funding strategy to form a fire district. 2) She attended the health fair sponsored by Human Resources; and while she did predict her personal health evaluation results, she is appreciative of HR for providing this opportunity to hear it again and has decided to make some positive changes to achieve some of those goals. 3) Management has met to prepare for both police and fire negotiations that start in the next few weeks. 4) She met with the tax code consultant and RITA to review questions and discuss potential changes in an effort to comply with the state requirements for our municipal tax code among other things. Councilman Gareau, chairperson of the Finance Committee: 1) The Finance Committee met on October 28 at 7:45 p.m. unti18:2S p.m. The committee then resumed at 8:59 p.m. and concluded at 9:39 p.m. Present were committee members Bazker, Kearney and committee chairman Gazeau; Council President Kennedy and Council Members Dailey Jones, Orlowski, and Mahoney; Mayor O'Grady, Law Director Dubelko, Finance Director Copfer, Service Director Limpert, and Safety Director Dr. Thomas. Agenda items: • Resolution 2008-128, a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for snow plowing services in accordance with plans and specifications on file in his office; and further authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for said services with the lowest and best bidder, subject to approval by the Boazd of Control. It's intended that this legislation would act as a supplement if passed. During snow emergencies, the city would use the additional assistance as a supplement. In committee, Councilman Gareau made a motion to hold the legislation in committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed 3-0. The legislation will be discussed again at the committee meeting next Tuesday evening. • Resolution 2008-110, a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for lawn mowing services in accordance with plans and specifications on file in his office; and further authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for said services with the lowest and best bidder, subject to approval by the Board of Control. The Mayor and Service Director Limpert presented an overview of what particular areas of the city would be subjected to an outsourcing contract. They would take over the entire grass cutting responsibility from our parks all the way down to median grass strips, islands in the different subdivisions, etc. There was a question of plans and specifications that had to be prepared. Mr. Limpert now has them; and, once they are presented next week, the S