Tuesday, March 10, 2015

City Council Meeting 03/02/15

Here’s a recap of what happened at Monday night’s City Council meeting.

Business Conducted:

Council Vice-President

The vote for vice-president of Council was pulled from Committee of the Whole because no one individual had enough votes (5) to be elected vice-president.

Parks and Recreation Five-Year Master Plan

The resolution to approve the five-year master plan was pulled until a public hearing can be held. The public hearing will be held Thursday, March 19, 6:30 p.m., at the South Washington Armory (the old armory where Chris Swope now has offices).  You will need to enter through the back entrance.  There is plenty of parking and someone will lead you to the meeting area. 

Bridge Repair Funding Information

If we are successful in securing funding from MDOT, the projects slotted are:

1.     Aurelius Road over Pawlowski Creek Drain             Replacement

2.     Aurelius Road over Grand Trunk Railroad               Replacement

3.     E. Elm Street over the Red Cedar River                  Replacement 

4.     Cavanaugh over Sycamore Creek                           Preventive Maintenance

5.     North Grand River Avenue over the Grand River    Rehabilitation

20% Increase in Pay for the Mayor, Clerk, and Council Members

I am opposed to the proposed 20% salary increase for city elected officials.  When so many of our residents are struggling to keep their homes, feed their children, pay their utilities, are receiving fewer services, and driving on crumbling roads, I just don’t feel this is the time for an increase in pay. Because the president of Council did not place the item on the agenda, there was no vote on this issue. Stay tuned for more.

—Jody

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