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<br />City ofCenlerville <br />Augus114,2002 <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />8. Council Chamber Microphone Replacement (Cable Funds) <br /> <br />Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated the City Clerk had prepared a memorandum containing <br />information on the microphone replacement. She then indicated that the clerk had <br />indicated that the cable fund shows a balance of$16,392.33 and that is more than enough <br />to pay to replace the microphones. <br /> <br />Council Member Capra commented that she had inquired about microphones and PEG <br />fees and what the City receives in revenue and had asked Ms. Bender to investigate how <br />much money was available. She then commented that it is recommended that three <br />VCRs be replaced and a remote camera be added. She further indicated that to replace <br />the camera is $6,000 and each VCR is $300 so, if the City spent $2,600 for microphones <br />there would still be enough to replace the other equipment when needed. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg asked if there would be a microphone for the podium for the public. <br /> <br />Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated it was her understanding that the microphones can be <br />installed on the podium so that it does not tip over. <br /> <br />Motion bv Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded bv Council Member <br />Capra to direct Staff to spend up to $3,000 to replace Council Chamber <br />microphones as recommended. <br /> <br />Council Member Travis suggested hanging a microphone from the ceiling to pick up the <br />comments of residents that do not approach the podium. <br /> <br />Council Member Capra asked if Staff looked into cordless microphones. <br /> <br />Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated the prices for cordless microphones vary and the problem is <br />the microphones use a lot of batteries. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson indicated she felt that residents should be asked to come to the <br />microphone for comment. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg said he feels the mute switch is a nice feature and he would like to have <br />that, if possible. <br /> <br />VOTE: All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />9. Anonvmous Complaints <br /> <br />Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that Staff is seeking clarification from Council as to how <br />Council wants to have anonymous complaints handled. She then indicated that there <br />have been several instances where Staff becomes embroiled in neighborhood disputes <br />because of the complaint. <br /> <br />Page 13 of21 <br /> <br />l _nn _ <br />