2009-04-20 Regular Council Meeting Agenda (2)

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Bill 9026 became Ordinance 6781 2. BILL 9031 – An ordinance repealing Chapter 8.28 of the University City Municipal Code, relating to the property maintenance code, and enacting in lieu thereof a new chapter to be known as “Chapter 8.28 Property Maintenance Code”; thereby amending Chapter 8.28 so as to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition, with certain changes thereto; containing a savings clause and providing a penalty. Mr. Sharpe moved for approval of Bill 9031 and was seconded by Mr. Price. Roll Call Vote was: AYES: Ms. Ricci, Mr. Wagner, Mr. Crow, Mr. Glickert, Mr. Sharpe, Jr., Mr. Price and Mayor Adams NAYS: none Bill 9031 became Ordinance 6782 K. NEW BUSINESS BILLS Introduced by Mr. Sharpe 1. BILL 9037 - An ordinance amending Chapter 2.62 of the University City Municipal Code, relating to the police and firefighter’s retirement system, by amending Sections 2.62 relating to the determination of base salary with respect to retirees. RESOLUTIONS L. CITIZEN COMMENTS Stefany Brot, 8145 Cornell Ct. Ms. Brot thanked the Council for the $1000 they provided in last year’s budget for assistance in the restoration of the Sutter Meyer House. The Sutter Meyer Society provided Ms. Watson with a list of the $10,000 energy efficient improvements made. To present the society has spent $17,000 in restoration of a house that will keep alive University City’s history. Presently the roof is leaking destroying the upstairs and the Society would like to request the same $1000 donation for the Sutter Meyer House in the City’s new budget as the Society passionately believes in it. Ms. Brot’s second request to speak dealt with the possibility of cutting inspections and using more of the Economic Sales Tax Development money for administrative uses. She stated that University City’s inspection program has helped to maintain neighborhood stability. Inspections are necessary for safety, health, and fire safety. Ms. Brot felt we need fair inspections throughout the City. The City would suffer greatly if inspections were decreased for cost savings. Ms. Brot stated that while she was on the Council, they encouraged passage of the Economic Sales Tax in order to provide more economic development. She said that the bill did have a provision in it for administrative expenses but it was never intended to balance the City’s budget.