2020-07-22 Council WS & Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes July 22, 2020 Administrator Statz also provided a brief review of the EDA and their recent meeting stating that CenterStage, Facebook and Twitter all have been great avenues for businesses and the City has received nice results from NorthMetro TV. He reported about the “Blue Sign” program has had businesses being interested. Administrator Statz also stated that the Committee approved a $5,000 grant to assist a Downtown building owner with construction associated with access to the building and a patio. He stated that these funds comply with the requirements of the EDA and sprucing up the front facades of buildings, etc. He also reported that the City has applied for $304,000 in CARES Act Funding associated with COVID-19 expenses. He stated that the funds will cover expenditures associated with the purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand sanitizer, cleaning, purchases such as laptops, etc. to provide services. He also stated that the funds will cover Staff salaries for Public Works due to rotational work schedules. He stated that the funds will also assist the Police and Fire Departments due to their expenditures also. Administrator Statz stated that the funds could also be utilized to assist local businesses that have been affected by COVID-19 and that additional discussions would be had to discuss how these funds would be accounted for. Administrator Statz stated that the Bayview Villas development has only two (2) lots available with all others being sold. He stated that he had been contacted by the developers of Old Mill Estates who desire to go forward with Phase II of their project. He also stated that building permits have been issued for the mini-storage project and that an easement needed to be vacated on 1825 Main Street to allow for the construction of the proposed 16-unit care facility. Administrator Statz stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission has been busy reviewing several ordinances and putting final touches for modifications. He stated that home sales are holding steady and the economy appears to continue to be strong. He reported that the Public Works Department had recently hired a jetter to clean some areas of the sewer system that were experiencing flowage problems, that the water main installation in the Downtown area was occurring with several residents desiring to be connected. He also reported that a Music in the Park event was recently held with 40-50 individuals in attendance and that all events are on the City’s website, Facebook and Twitter. Administrator Statz also stated with the hiring of a new Police Chief and Co-Interim Fire Chief there is nice momentum with the departments. Council Member Koski asked if there were complaints associated with the extended work hours in the Downtown area. Administrator Statz stated that he was unaware of any. Council Reports a. Lakso – i. Parks and Recreation Committee – No report was given. ii. Centennial Fire District Steering Committee – Council Member Lakso stated that she was unable to attend a portion of the meeting; however, Co-Interim Chief Streich is providing leadership and bringing the chain of command back in an attempt to regain a strong department. He is requesting that if there are any issues/concerns from residents, staff or Council that they are directed to the Co-Chiefs. She reported that the department is requesting to strengthen their staff to 40 firefighters and continue with duty crew. She reported that the budget Page 11 of 14