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Special Council Minutes of 7-9-2021 Kelly asked about problems with waterways and culverts in the city, including ones in Ward 2. Mr. Limpert responded he addressed those issues in the past. Councilman Brossard asked Mayor Kennedy about the eight applicant candidates and if they were interviewed. Mayor Kennedy said at least half were interviewed in person and took place were around the time he interviewed Jack Grasso. Council President Jones asked when the Director position was posted. Director Gallo indicated it was January 2021. Council President Jones said the applicants would have been interviewed in January or February. Councilwoman Williamson noted Mr. Grasso was nominated before the posting. Councilwoman Hemann asked Mr. Limpert about getting up to speed on changes in the last 12 years. Mr. Limpert said he can handle it and would ask the employees for feedback. Councilman Kelly asked about Mr. Limpert's sponsorship of the first residential property code. Mr. Limpert stated he believed it was important to have a code and enforce it. Councilman Glassburn asked if Mr. Limpert would change the code. Mr. Limpert responded it was no longer under service so he would yield to Director Gallo. Councilman Kelly asked if Councilman Duane H. Limpert would have conflicts with being the Chair of Streets & Transportation since the Director of Safety & Service would be involved. Assistant Director O'Malley responded no. Councilman Glassburn asked if Mr. Limpert would represent himself before Council. Mr. Limpert said it would be a mix of himself and others. Councilman Glassburn asked if Safety and Service were each individually full-time jobs, could one person do it. Mr. Limpert yes and Council changed it. Councilwoman Hemann and Assistant Director O'Malley both clarified the Charter is changed by residents vote and some aspects of the Director positions by ordinance. Councilman Glassburn stated after the Safety & Service position became vacant, only a service director was nominated and since Mr. Limpert indicated he was stronger in service how could he do both jobs. Mr. Limpert stated he is stronger in service, but did well in both. Councilwoman Williamson asked what accomplishments Mr. Limpert had as Safety Director. Mr. Limpert said he worked on safe staffing. Councilwoman Williamson asked if there was anything further. Mr. Limpert responded it had been 15 years and was hard to remember. Councilwoman Williamson stated Mr. Limpert had remembered his personnel reviews from the same time. Mr. Limpert stated he looked at his old files, and his experience as a council member and as a family member of firemen he knew what to do. Councilwoman Williamson responded her daughter grew up in law enforcement but it did not qualify her to serve. Mr. Limpert stated the original resume provided was not meant for public review and he had experiences as the Safety Director. Councilman Brossard asked about Mr. Limpert's experience with bargaining units. Mr. Limpert replied he had experience as a Director, but noted there should be professional help. Councilman Glassburn asked if Mr. Limpert was suspended as Safety or Service Director. Mr. Limpert stated safety. Councilman Glassburn asked if Mr. Limpert would act differently if a similar situation occurred this time. Mr. Limpert stated earlier he needed a job, but now he does not and will serve the city. Councilwoman Hemann thanked Mr. Limpert for his expanded resume and asked if he had additional training in safety since. Mr. Limpert stated he did not as he didn't expect to have needed it in the future. Councilman Glassburn asked how Mr. Limpert managed wastewater previously. Mr. Limpert indicated there were struggles with the EPA and the city was broke 3