March 20, 2000
MINUTES OF COUNCIL
A regular session of Troy City Council was held Monday, March 20, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Members Present: Baker, Beamish, Bretland, Douglas, Howe, Mercer and Saxton.
Presiding Officer: William F. Lohrer, President of Council
Others Present: N. Lawrence Wolke, Director of Public Service & Safety
W. McGregor Dixon, Jr., Director of Law
R. Craig Helmer, Auditor
The Clerk gave a summary of the March 6, 2000, minutes of Council. There were no additions or corrections to these minutes. Upon motion of Mr. Beamish, seconded by Mr. Howe, these minutes were approved by unanimous roll call vote.
PRESENTATION. Mr. Wolke presented the GFOA Certificate of Excellence award to former City Auditor Harold F. Willis.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
LAW & ORDINANCE. Mr. Douglas, Chairman, gave an oral report of notice of the following liquor permit applications:
.New D2 and C2 for Vintage Thyme Ltd., 127 W. Market.
.Transfer of existing C1, C2, D6 permits for the Meijer grocery store and gasoline station due to a name within the company.
RESOLUTION NO. R-13-2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TROY TO CONTRIBUTE TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF TROY
This Resolution was given first title reading on 3-6-2000. Given second title reading.
COMMENTS OF SERVICE & SAFETY DIRECTOR: Mr. Wolke commented that the old seats from the Hobart Arena will be sold for $5 each and that he may have information for Council regarding air conditioning of the Hobart Arena by the next meeting.
COMMENTS OF AUDITOR: Mr. Helmer congratulated Mr. Willis on his efforts for the City's GFOA award.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Mr. Lohrer announced that on April 7 at 4 PM, the Troy Development Council will present the strategic plan report, and he also noted that the State of the City Addresses will be given March 27.
COMMENTS OF COUNCIL:
-Mr. Howe asked about the problems at the Water Plant and was told that the outages are no longer taking place and some other minor problems are being addressed.
-Mrs. Saxton had some questions on the electronic payment of utility bills, especially as they relate to rental units and Mr. Wolke stated Mr. Ridenour will be asked to be provide more information.
-Mr. Mercer commented regarding the work on the Square, noting that he trusts safety procedures are being followed.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:51 PM.
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