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03-10-1992 CITIZENS COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING March 10, 1992 Minutes ROLL CALL Richard Jones Present Harry Jones Present James Mackie Present Janet Ptaszek Present Sandra Smith Absent Charlene Dennis Present Michael Nattress Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Ptaszek moved to accept the minutes of the February 11 , 1992 meeting . Mr . Harry Jones seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4- 2. Mr . Mackie voted No , Mrs. Dennis stated she was not at that meeting . OLD BUSINESS Gross taxable value review committee assessment Mr . Harry Jones reported to the board on his visit to the tax assessor ' s office. He explained they are basing their evaluations on the sales of property in the area. Anyone can go to the assessor 's office and request an appraisal be done if they don ' t agree with their assessment . He also spoke with Mr . Ewing about this and it was determined that the complaint was not regarding the evaluations of their houses, but the millage being set by the City of Edgewater . • Chairman Jones reported that he reviewed the millage rates in thirty-nine tax districts in the County and determined that Edgewater is a little below the medium and the millage rate is quite reasonable in comparison. There was more discussion about the taxing process in general, particularly the exemptions that are granted . It was the consensus of the members that there is not much that can be done about the process. The millage rate procedure was also discussed . There was also discussion about various City policies . Chairman Jones suggested that Mr . Harry Jones work on the report to be given to the Council . NEW BUSINESS Swimming at Menard-May Park Mr . Mackie stated Mr . Corder will come to our next meeting and explain the entire situation regarding the swimming in this area. Mr . Mackie brought up another problem he is having on Riverside Drive. He is waiting to get with someone from the Police Department . Mr . Harry Jones informed the committee that he has been a member of the Charter Review Committee for over a year . He brought out the points he would like this committee to address and make recommendations to the Council before the next public meeting on the Charter . The articles being : The charter should he voted on at the November election. The terms of office for the Council members should not he staggered . The abolishment of an ordinance should he handled the same way an ordinance is established . A Code of Ethics should he developed so no gifts or entertainment will he given to any Councilmen, Department Heads, Consultants or Employees. A system should he developed where the Mayor , Council , Department Heads and all employees are subject to be given a drug test . Another completely new Charter Review Committee should be established to work on the Charter . a Mr . Mackie stated these suggestions should be refined a little and not too much given to the Council to work on. He agreed with the staggered terms. There was discussion about the different points brought up by Mr . Jones. It was agreed by the majority of the committee that the major issue is to get this on the November election. They agreed to bring their feelings about this point to the Council ' s attention. ADOURNMENT Mrs. Dennis moved to adjourn. Mr . Harry Jones seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p .m. Minutes submitted by: • Debbie Sigler a • • • • • • • •