COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE- MINUTES - 9/7/19950 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 7, 1995
PRESENT: Mayor De Angelis, Ald. D'Acquisto (excused at 7:50
PM), Patterson, Rasmussen, Salentine, Sanders and Suhr, City
Clerk Marenda, and Chief Johnson.
ABSENT: Ald. Misko
The meeting was called to order by Chairman De Angelis at 7:05
PM. the Clerk reported the meeting was noticed in accordance
with the Open Meetings Law.
Topics on the agenda were selected for discussion on the basis
of interest.
No. 13 - Neighborhood watch and crime rate.
The image of the police force and the promotion of the
department and rapport with citizens were reviewed with Chief
Johnson. He advised the Liaison program, Dare officer,
Neighborhood Watch, Pro-active policing, and keeping a presence
of police on the streets are ways to keep the crime rate low.
It cost money to do these programs and requires a commitment by
the City. Highway access and commercial development attract
crime. The development of the southeast area will result in
increase in staffing in the future. Ald. Rasmussen felt it was
important to communicate with the public, promoting a positive
image of the police force.
No. 18 - Letter to residents regarding October 3rd Election.
Several suggestions made to Clerk - prepare as a tri-fold on
letterhead to send with no envelope to boxholders. Include some
what a "no" vote would mean. Try a question and answer format
financial facts and explain what a "yes" vote would mean and
and submit to Aldermen for review before sending draft to State
Elections Board.
Ald. D'Acquisito was excused at 7:50 PM.
A policy was established to have all Committee meeting agendas
No. 17 - Meeting agenda deadlines.
week. The deadline for placing any item on a Committee agenda
distributed on Friday for all meetings to be held the following
is 9:00 AM on Friday.
A policy was also established that only the Chairman of a
Committee should change the meeting dates. If a committee
member wants the date changed, s/he should contact the Chairman
who will contact the Mayor's office to work out the change of
dates.
No. 6 a) - Three month calendar reviewed. Committee dates were
set. There is a possibility that Safety and Welfare Committee
the agenda.
meetings may be changed to the same date, depending on items on
No. 1 - Committee selection process and appointments
Reviewed draft of Ordinance to combine Safety and Welfare
Committees, eliminate Rules, Laws and Ordinance Committee, and
to allow Mayor to appoint 3 or 4 members to a committee per
meeting of 8/21/95. Draft amended to name combined Committee
the Public Services Committee, retain language of having 3
members on a Committee, and making effective date May 1, 1996.
Also expanded definition of Public Services Committee to include
cable, landfill, and refuse/recycling. Patterson again
expressed desire to have appointments made by Mayor, confirmed
Mayor making appointments.
by Council. Concensus was to continue present procedure of
No. 2 c) - Newsletter in conjunction with school.
Ald. Rasmussen felt it was important to communicate with the
much. Mayor will discuss joint mailing of a quarterly
citizens. Ald. Patterson felt too many "nice" things cost too
Clerk directed to include, postage and paper costs in 1996
newsletter with the school, giving them two weeks to respond.
budget. Clerk questioned who would have responsibility to
coordinate. To be determined; dependent on approximate staff
time required.
No. 15 - Welcome Wagon packet.
Ald. Salentine stated she was asked for City letter to be
included in packet. Mayor stated he currently provides a
welcome letter. The Clerk was asked to provide a District Map.
She Stated the Woman's Club provides phone directories which
include a City Map. She will work with the Woman's Club to see
if they will consider marking the District lines on their map.
No. 2 a) - Agendas on cable
The Clerk presented a demonstration of an audio agenda
notification system that Joe Sommers had prepared.
The next meeting was scheduled for November 1st at 7:OO P.M.
Ald. Suhr moved to adjourn at 9:50 P.M. Ald. Sanders seconded,
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
City Clerk
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