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<br />City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting <br />June 11, 2008 <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />2. Emergency Communications - City Hall (Capra/Lakso) <br /> <br />Councilmember Lakso stated that they need a weather radio in City Hall. <br /> <br />Mayor Capra stated that they would have to use City Hall or the Public Works Building <br />as a command base. <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson stated that they also need a stand-by generator at City Hall but <br />not at Public Works. <br /> <br />Mayor Capra stated that, at minimum, City Hall should have a weather radio. <br /> <br />City Attorney Glaser replied that the cost of a weather radio is about $30. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lakso stated that everyone is invited to the Storm Story on June 18 at the <br />Police Department. She stated that they would have a storm presentation and give out <br />great storm tips. They would give away a weather radio and would like to serve <br />refreshments (popcorn and lemonade). All the expenses would not exceed $75. She <br />added that they hope to get a good turnout. <br /> <br />Councilmember Paar suggested to make the maximum expenses an even $100, and that <br />they purchase a total of 3 weather radios - one for the City Hall, one for Public Works <br />and one to give out as a prize at the event. <br /> <br />Mayor Capra stated they would make sure every Council Member would have the <br />emergency material and equipment needed: resolutions, GoAd, Disaster Kit, Long-Term <br />Planning, etc. She added that the Councilmembers would be updated each year, with <br />phone numbers, etc. <br /> <br />City Attorney Glaser stated that the education should be required for new <br />Councilmembers and a refresher should be required for the others. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lakso stated that she would volunteer to be a trainer. <br /> <br />Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that it would also be a good idea to have a little <br />kit in their cars. <br /> <br />Mayor Capra stated that the Councilmembers should keep their ID's with them. If they <br />don't have one, they should get it redone. <br /> <br />Mayor Capra requested that a warm thank you go out to all volunteers. She stated that <br />Centerville stood out significantly. She added that Centex donated safety equipment, <br /> <br />Page 14 of 15 <br /> <br />14 <br />