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<br />Ms. Gaustad explained being active on the MCFOA board afforded educational opportunities and <br />helped the city to be on the cutting edge oflocal government. Moreover, being an active member <br />helps to keep the City abreast of what other communities are doing and experiencing. Equally <br />important, it allows the City of Centerville to share experiments and successes with other cities. <br />Ms. Gaustad felt the exchange of forms, policies, ordinances and experiments has proven to be an <br />asset to the City of Centerville. <br /> <br />Councilmember Helmbrecht asked Ms. Gaustad if her involvement takes time away from her job. <br />Ms. Gaustad replied yes, however, the majority of the responsibilities and meetings are held on <br />weekends. Councilmember Buckbee commented it is an educational experience as well as an <br />opportunity to network. <br /> <br />MOTION by Councilmember Buckbee to endorse the City Clerk's desire to be elected and to be <br />active on the MCFOA Board. Motion seconded by Councilmember Brenner. Buckbee aye, <br />Brenner aye, Wilharber aye, Power aye, Helmbrecht nay. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Tobacco Ordinance Update <br />Mr. March informed the Council the tobacco ordinance public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, <br />March 12, 1998 before the planning and zoning commission. The tobacco ordinance will require <br />the removal of tobacco vending machines, no self service tobacco products and perhaps an <br />increase in tobacco licensing fees. <br /> <br />Financial Institution <br />Mr. March reported a financial institution addressed the planning commission and they have a <br />purchase agreement on the east end of the Rehbein commercial properties south of the Willow <br />Glen development. <br /> <br />Banyon Software <br />Mr. March mentioned a Banyon software representative has scheduled a training session next <br />week. <br /> <br />Contract for Lawn Care <br />Mr. Palzer reported Valley Creek Lawn and Landscaping, Inc. submitted a two-year lawn care <br />contract, effective April 1998 through October 2000. The weekly rate will be $206.25 for three <br />parks and the Fire Department/City Hall lawns. <br /> <br />MOTION by Councilmember Buckbee to approve the two-year contract with Valley Creek. <br />Motion seconded by Councilmember Brenner. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Street Naming Committee <br />The Council authorized Staff to develop a street naming committee and suggested contacting past <br />committee members. <br /> <br />8 <br />