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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />April 11, 2007 <br /> <br />Mayor Capra questioned whether the City pays taxes annually. Mr. Larson replied some <br />acquired properties that have not been recorded prior to the cut off date had a one-time <br />property tax liability. <br /> <br />Councilmember Broussard questioned special assessments. Mr. Larson stated there are <br />approximately ten parcels that should not have special assessments on them. <br /> <br />The Council briefly discussed this issue. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the <br />City of Centerville March 29, 2007 through April 11, 2007 Claims as amended. All <br />in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES <br /> <br /> <br />1.Mr. Chris Burns, American Red Cross <br /> <br />Mr. Chris Burns, American Red Cross Representative, presented the Get <br />Ready/Community Challenge Campaign. He stated this is the first year for this event. <br />Mr. Burns reported that approximately a year ago, the American Red Cross completed a <br />study and statistics prevailed that many Americans did not have a plan to exit their homes <br />in case of fire or where to meet once outside of their home. Mr. Burns stated that many <br />individuals/families did not have a kit containing a three-day supply of items in case of <br />emergency and many others have not taken a life saving class. <br /> <br />Mr. Burns explained that the American Red Cross is collaborating with communities to <br />provide resources to empower residents to become lifesavers. He stated that it is the Red <br />Cross’ strategy to empower individuals to do three basic things: get a plan, get a kit, and <br />get involved. <br /> <br />Mr. Burns reported that the Red Cross would provide resources to cities that are on board <br />to design free presentations on a variety of topics for all age groups. He commented that <br />informational resources are available to communicate safety and preparedness to citizens <br />and that these same resources can be incorporated into newspapers or websites. He <br />commented that the American Red Cross conducts CPR Saturdays whereby individuals <br />in the community are recruited to take CPR training. Mr. Burns stated he understands <br />many communities are already doing many of these things and an individualized plan <br />could be designed for the City of Centerville. <br /> <br />Mr. Burns reported over 33 cities have joined or indicated they would join the Get Ready <br />Campaign. He explained that the American Red Cross requests that cities pass a <br />proclamation and designate a volunteer to work one-on-one with the Red Cross. Mr. <br />Burns felt that the Red Cross’ activities could blend with other City events if desired. <br /> <br />Mayor Capra questioned if the commitment from the City was to sign the proclamation <br />and host events with the Red Cross’ participation. <br />Page 3 of 10 <br />