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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 10,2018 before Council on the 24th of October; and a concept plan for City owned property across from the Southern Rail. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the Downtown Redevelopment Plans by both Damon Farber and the Beard Group, whether the plan(s) remain viable for such things as theme, general types of development, etc. Administrator Statz stated that he felt that a joint meeting work session should be held by Council, P & Z and the EDA so all that are involved in visions and decision making are on the same page and that this should be completed sooner than later as interest in the City owned property has increased. Proposed meeting dates and times were discussed with nothing finalized. Mayor Paar stated that he, Administrator Statz and Council Member Koski attended the recent Quad Area Chamber of Commerce event held at Kelly's Korner. He stated that several Centerville business owners were in attendance along with other local business owners from surrounding municipalities. He also stated that information can be obtained from the City's web site regarding the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce or individuals can contact them on their own. Mayor Paar reported that the Centennial Fire Steering meeting discussed the Relief Association and their funding. He stated that the Relief Associated is requesting that vesting be returned to 10 years versus 5 years. He also stated that this would not affect funding as the pension fund is $655,000 and if all firefighters were to leave there would be enough money to cover all expenses. He reported that the Centennial Fire District but to date is 3% under budget and they had a"clean" audit with no concerns. He gave a brief synopsis of staff levels: Station 41 had 13 with several new recruits and Station 43 currently has 16. He reported that difficulty staffing Duty Crews remains difficult with the Chief continuing to monitor in 2019. He also reported that the 2019 Budget included pay increases for full-time employees, pagers have been sold and that the Chief would be submitting grants for equipment and new radios shortly. Mayor Paar welcomed Krista's Paw Spa stating that Ms. Krista Weber purchased Michele's Paw Spa from Michele Whitney who retired and she had a Grand Opening last week. He thanked participants for their attendance of the Centerville Lions 2nd Annual Fire House Chili Cook-Off and reported that Mr. Terry Sweeney won first place, second place Ms. Linda Champeau and third place Mike Giovinazzo. Mayor Paar stated that Absentee/Early voting continues at City Hall until November 5, 2018, 5:00 p.m. and the polling place on Election Day will be at St. Genevieve's Community Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road from 7:00 a.m. —8:00 p.m. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Montain, seconded by Council Member Koski to Adiourn the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting of October 10, 2018 at 7:24 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender Page 4 of 4 12