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<br />Mayor Wilharber responded that the Council felt the time is fast approaching and elected to be <br />prepared for the City's growth. In addition, it is hoped that increasing protection now will <br />eliminate any rise in crime next year. <br /> <br />Councilmember Powers stated that she is a single mother of two children and is responsible to pay <br />City taxes including the public safety portion. Moreover, she has needed the service of the police <br />department and has appreciated how fast and reliable the department has been in the past. <br />Therefore, she strongly supports the increase to provide police service to the citizens. Mayor <br />Wilharber confirmed that he would rather have a competent Police Department and pay for the <br />comfort of knowing that level of service is available in a time of need. <br /> <br />Mr. Sweeney noted the proposed property tax notices reflect a 55% taxing base. However, the <br />City decreased the percentage to 48%, thus resulting in less payable tax for residents. <br /> <br />Mr. Brainerd understood the growth and transition stage of the community and he suggested the <br />Council take into consideration that the increase in the levy amount places residential property <br />owners in a pinch. Basically, the over all request is for the Council to keep the taxes as low as <br />possible. <br /> <br />Mr. March asked if anyone present did not have a chance to be understood or heard. Hearing no <br />response, the Council elected not to hold a continuation hearing on December 21. <br /> <br />i <br />/ <br /> <br />Councilmember Brenner moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Powers <br />seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />The Truth in Taxation public hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. <br /> <br />Budget Meeting <br />Mayor Wilharber confirmed a budget meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m. prior to the next <br />Council Meeting on December 21, 1998. <br /> <br />APPEARANCES <br /> <br />CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES <br /> <br />November 23, 1998 Council Meeting Minutes <br />Councilmember Buckbee moved to approve the November 23.1998 Council Meeting <br />Minutes. Councilmember Brenner seconded the motion. Wilharber aye. Powers and <br />Sweeney - abstained. Motion carried. <br /> <br />PAYMENT OF CLAIMS <br /> <br />The City ofCenterville November 23 -30 and December 1 - 7 <br /> <br />4 <br />