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City of Muskegon City Commission Worksession September 10, 2007 City Commission Chambers 5:30 PM MINUTES 2007-80 Present: Commissioners Warmington, Gawron, Shepherd, Spataro, Wierengo, and Carter. Absent: None. Ward IV Vacancy Moved by Commissioner Spataro, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to allow potential candidates in Ward IV to submit a letter of interest and resume to the City Clerk by Friday, September 21st at 3:00 p.m. The Clerk will schedule interviews on Monday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. and a vote will be taken on September 24th or September 25th. MOTION CARRIED. 2008 Budget City Manager, Bryon Mazade, presented the proposed 2008 budget. Commissioner Carter requested to see the numbers for two additional lifeguards at six hour shifts for the summer. The figures will be calculated and presented to the board. A public hearing will be held at the September 11, 2007 City Commission meeting. County Wastewater Force Main Bob Kuhn presented the Muskegon County Wastewater Management System - 66 Inch Force Main Failure Mitigation and MDEQ Expectations. National League of Cities Commissioner Shepherd requested an additional $500 from the Public Relations to represent the City at the National League of Cities in New Orleans on November 13 – November 17, 2007. Moved by Commissioner Spataro, seconded by Commissioner Wierengo, to authorize an additional $500 in travel funds to Commissioner Shepherd from the Public Relations budget if it is approved by the Public Relations Committee. MOTION CARRIED. Commendations The Public Relations Committee has developed an “Honorary Ambassador” certificate to recognize individuals when appropriate. The Commission approved the title of “Honorary Ambassador”. Appointment to the Leisure Services Board Moved by Commissioner Spataro, seconded by Commissioner Shepherd, to recommend appointment of Charles Nash, Muskegon Public School Board Member, to the Leisure Services Board. MOTION CARRIED. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Shepherd, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. MOTION PASSES ________________________ Ann Marie Becker, MMC City Clerk
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