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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 24, 2008 Page 7 Councilmember Roe sought clarification on the status of courses recommended for individual City Councilmembers and if efforts needed to be accelerated. Sgt. Marshall advised that the goal was to accomplish the training as soon as pos- sible, since the potential for disaster was unknown, but the need for declarations to proceed through the process was imperative. Sgt. Marshall further advised that portions of training needing to be completed for first responders was not known as a compliance factor for FEMA, which FEMA had recognized, and it was the goal of the Emergency Management team to be in full compliance, and focus in- dividually on each department. Mayor Klausing asked that City Manager Malinen set up schedules for individual Councilmembers to provide structured opportunities and incentives to keep Coun- cilmembers on task in their areas of training. Councilmember Roe sought clarification if there were penalties from FEMA if training was deemed insufficient. Sgt. Marshall advised that penalties would consist of not receiving 100% reim- bursement for certain items, areas or disasters. Assistant Fire Chief O'Neill advised that, overall and city-wide, much time had been spend in making sure staff was compliance; and that it had been a huge un- dertaking not previously undertaking in meeting FEMA requirements for munici- palities on a staff level. Assistant Fire Chief O'Neill further advised that the City was close to 100% in compliance, with the exception of training for new employ- ees. Councilmember Willmus sought clarification from staff that incoming Council- member Jeff Johnson had been made aware of this training requirement; with City Manager Malinen making note to convey that information to him. 12. Public Hearings a. Public Hearing Regarding Delinquent Utility and Other Charges Finance Director Chris Miller highlighted the Request for Council Action dated November 24, 2008 and City Code, Sections 506, 801, 802 and 906 authorizing annual certification to the County Auditor any unpaid false alarm, water, sewer, and other charges in excess of ninety (90) days past due, for collection on the fol- lowing year's property taxes, with affected property owners provided a hearing to dispute any charges against their property. Mr. Miller advised that property own- ers on the list attached to the staff report had all received certified letters regard- ing tonight's public hearing.