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~~ "'.~ <br />G r <br />f <br />~-- '~ COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 <br />Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson, Community Relations Committee called the meeting to order at <br />3:46 p.m. <br />Committee Members Present: David Varner, Karen L. White, Ann Puzzello <br />Other Councilmember's Present: Timothy Rouse, Tom LaFountain <br />Other's Present: Mayor Steve Luecke, Rita Kopala, George Lane, Jerry Niezgodski, Tom Price, <br />Martha Lewis, Matt Seese, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, John Voorde <br />Agenda: Bill No. 72-09 -Adding powers to Community Relations Committee <br />Chairperson Henry Davis with full Committee present began the hearing on Bill No. 72-09. As <br />primary sponsor of the bill Chairperson Davis explained its intent. The bill, he stated would create <br />a mechanism for better public dialogue among the Council, School Superintendent, School <br />Board, and private schools in the city. This would address a perceived disconnect between <br />schools and local government. Co-Sponsors Karen White and Ann Puzzello both voiced support <br />emphasizing the need and resultant benefits of collaboration and communication. <br />Hopefully the not less than two meetings a year by the committee inviting all stakeholders would <br />accomplish this. <br />Following brief comment Karen White motioned to send favorably. Councilmember Varner <br />seconded the motion and support from all followed. <br />There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, Chairperson Henry <br />Davis, Jr., adjourned the meeting at 3:54 p.m. <br />Res ctfully Submitted, <br />Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson <br />Community Relations Committee <br />