2025-11-13 WS & CC Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes November 13, 2024 th was rescheduled to the 18 at 6:30 p.m. along with reminding individuals to shop small, local and maybe homebased. b. Koski – He congratulated all the elected officials that were successful in their races and thanked the Centerville Lions for all that they do for the community. He thanked them for bringing back Christmas in the Park. He also thanked all veterans and their families along with all in uniform. He thanked Ms. Suzanne Seeley for her dedicated services and volunteerism. (i) Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski gave no report. (ii) Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated that there was a meeting where they discussed the budget and that they were on budget for the year with the contract with SBM contract expiring at the end of the year but have decided to extend it for another 12 months. He stated that they were working on a more detailed agreement and that had more sharing of capital equipment. He stated that a few more firefighters are needed at station #3 (8 right now) and if interested please inquire. c. Sweeney - Council Member Sweeney wanted to also congratulate the newly elected officials and he wished them well and there was a very good turn out for elections. (i) Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Sweeney stated that there have been discussions about a program for individuals that want to volunteer with the Department such a cleaning trucks, setting up truck and picking up after a fire call (Fire Core). (ii) Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Sweeney stated that the Committee held a very lengthy discussion about a disc golf course within LaMotte Park and the Committee very much want more individuals to utilize the parks. He also stated that Assistant Fire Chief Matt Montain appeared before to request the installation of a dock so that access to the lake could be gained at Trailside Park for emergency response. He also stated that there was discussion regarding the possibility of installing pickleball courts in the hockey rink at LaMotte Park with trying a sport court surface and painting several other courts. (iii) Fire Protection Council – Council Member Sweeney gave no report. d. Mosher – (i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher stated that the Business Appreciation Event was held at Southern Rail with Kelly’s Korner catering for opening Southern Rail to the EDA to hold their annual event. He stated that the numbers keep growing every year. He appreciated Mayor Love and Council Member Koski’s attendance. (ii) Police Governing Board – Council Member Mosher gave no report. e. Love – Mayor Love thanked Assistant City Administrator Lewis for organizing the Business Appreciation Event and the Centennial Chamber. He stated that an item that he brought up was a partnership where businesses could sponsor parks as being a conversation between EDA and Parks & Recreation to see how there is a potential for this type of program that was shared by a citizen and the level of participation by the business could be something small or large. Mayor Love wanted to thank the election judges knowing that some where there until 11 or so in the evening, making sure that our community was well represented and taken care of. He stated that he feels very secure that things are done right in Centerville. He also congratulated the newly elected city officials and stated that it is a big job with big responsibilities. Mayor Love also thanked Centerville Elementary School for the veterans’ banner and placement of smaller cards along Main Page 10 of 11