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CITY COUNCIL OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF NEW CASTLE SPECIAL COUNCIL HEARING ORGANIZATIONAL WORKSHOP TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2007 7:00 P.M. Present: Council President William Blest Councilman Donald Reese Councilwoman Churchill Councilwoman Teel Petty Council John Gaworski Others Present: Cathryn Thomas, Janet Carlin and Marian Delaney NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion and decision on City Council Departmental and other Liaison Assignments. Donald Reese–Public Safety, MSC Jan Churchill–Finance/Human Resources, Tree Commission, Battery Park Committee Teel Petty–Parks and Buildings, Historic Area Commission John Gaworski–Public Services, Planning Commission Council President Blest explained that it was Council’s tradition that the amount of votes (highest to lowest) would determine the order that the Council members chose which departments, committees, etc., they would be the liaisons for. Councilwoman Petty requested to continue to be the liaison for Public Services but as a Council member with more votes, Councilman Gaworski had already chosen to be the liaison to Public Services. Council President Blest stated that this was Council’s tradition but if Councilwoman Petty wanted to vote on the issue, Council would vote. Council voted and it was decided to continue with the tradition. Councilwoman Petty stated that she felt that because it was tradition did not make it right. 4. Discussion with Technology Matrix concerning computer services for the City Administration and Public Services. Jamie Lincoln of Technology Matrix gave a short presentation regarding the computer upgrade project. The City Administration and Public Services would be hooked in MSC’s computer system, server, etc. The cost is approximately $10,000 to $15,000.00. Councilwoman Churchill made a Motion that the City proceed with this project. It was seconded by Council President Blest and passed unanimously. 2. Motion and Resolution to appoint Wendy Voss, Esquire as Special Counsel to the City for union and other labor matters. Council President Blest read the Resolution, No. 2007-16. Councilwoman Churchill made a Motion that the Resolution be accepted. It was seconded by Councilwoman Petty and passed unanimously. 3. Motion and Resolution to approve a lease for a refuse truck. A Motion was made by Councilman Reese to sign the lease on the new garbage truck. It was seconded by Councilwoman Churchill and passed unanimously. 5. Discussion of priorities for the next two year term of the newly elected City Council. Council was asked to describe their goals for this coming Council session. Council felt the following items needed to be addressed during this new term. Councilwoman Churchill New software program, updated website, evacuation plan, monthly workshops, speed bumps, looking into hiring a new City Attorney, making the Public Works Director a permanent position, work on the comprehensive plan, traffic flow and additional parking. Councilwoman Petty Continue citywide street cleaning, working with older communities such as Washington Park, Dobbinsville, etc. to keep presentable, housing rental changes, grants for elderly and vacant homes to be renovated, more stop signs/speed bumps on De. St., repairs to alleys, painting parking lines on De. St., charter reform, getting residents to vote and looking into a park and ride to reduce traffic. Councilman Gaworski Skateboard park for kids or a Boys/Girls Club, traffic flow, especially tuck traffic, repairing sidewalks, vacant houses and liked Councilwoman Petty’s idea into looking at park and ride locations around the City. Councilman Reese Skateboard park or YMCA’s within the city, traffic issues, landscaping, affordable housing for elderly residents, rejuvenating De. St., sending City Administrator to Dover to solicit grants, state money, funding, etc. for projects around the City. Council President Blest Gray St. property, comprehensive plan, getting Council to work within some type of time line with their ideas. Dick Evans asked about the relationship between the Comprehensive Plan and Council’s ideas. Council President Blest stated that Council will be involved in the Comprehensive Plan and that they have hired the U. of De. To put the plan together. 6. Determine date for review of the Annual City Audit. A review will be held on 5/8/07, prior to Council’s regular monthly meeting. 7. Determine dates for city council Budget workshops. The workshops will be held on 5/22, 5/24, 5/29 and 5/31 at 6:00 p.m. 8. Determine date to review engineer’s report on HVAC System for City Administration building. A review will be conducted on 5/7/07 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. and Council met for Executive Session. Respectfully submitted, Jill F. DiAngelo, City Clerk
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