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£?ommtttEE kfro'Lt of tfww .• ._L_ LL! /!J •11.L! • • t • • 1L•1 • L .� Mayor Stephen J. Luecke made the presentation on the three (3)Bills. He noted that the Council's Personnel and Finance Committee has held a series of meetings, with additional meeting scheduled this week. He stated that he does not have a formal presentation this afternoon and hoped that the Council would combine the three (3) Bills this evening for purposes of the presentation. Council President White noted that Cleo Washington had been in contact with her with regard to various concerns which he has with regard to MetroNet. She advised him that Dr. Varner as the Chair of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee would be calling a meeting on that topic which would be scheduled for approximately two(2)hours in duration. The Council Attorney noted that Mr. Washington had left a voice mail for her today which stated that he would be at the Council meeting this evening. She stated that Mr. Washington was advised that he could speak under Privilege of the Floor. Council President White added that Mr. Washington advised her that he may have up to forty(40)individuals with him at this evening's Council meeting. Council President White suggested a separate committee be held from 4 pm to 6 p.m. The dates of October 20th or October 27th were suggested. Mayor Luecke stated that he would talk with the principles of MetroNet and would be back in touch with Council President White for the best date of the two suggested. City Attorney Charles S. Leone stated that during one of the Personnel and Finance Committee meetings a question was raised about the potential liability to the city with regard to changing the locations of crossing guards. He stated that he provided a memo to some of the Council Members on this topic which concluded that this is a discretionary act and that it would be unlikely that there would be any liability. Dr. Varner questioned whether there was an organized process with regard to the placement of crossing guards. Mr. Leone stated that there is a rational process of this discretionary act. Mayor Luecke added that the police department has a process in place addressing crossing guards. Dr. Varner then stated that he would like to state where he is with regard to the Hall of Fame. He stated that he sees that approximately$835,000 has been proposed as an appropriation for the Hall for next year. He suggested that this appropriation be reduced by $200,000, thus bringing it to $635,000. Dr. Varner stated that the Council is the body which approves appropriations and is charged with the financial overview. Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting of September 13, 2004 Page 2