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EXHIBIT #1
COUNCIL RETREAT MINUTES 01/30/2009
2009 COUNCIL RETREAT VOTES
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Item # Votes DESCRIPTION OF PRIORITY VOTES FOR
Analysis of State Funding and Potential Cuts to City
1
and Related Services i.e. Fire Department
2 1 Add to Mission Statement - Comprehensive Plan /
Develop Plan for Revamping Benefit Package for
3 1
Future Employees /
List of Projects That Have Been Delayed/Deferred
4
During the Last FY
5 Addressing Vacancies - Big Box
Cultural Activities - Arts/Music - Council of Cultures
6 6
for Promotion //////
7 1 Continue Funding - I&I /
8 2 Continue Funding - Electric Plant //
9 3 Continue Funding Street Improvements ///
10 Identify “Have to Do/Like to Do” and Others
Performance/Efficiency Review (Less Costly)
11
(Envelope in Bills That Are Paid Automatically)
Opportunity to Involve Citizens - Raise Awareness of
12 2
City of Dover Cultural Activities //
Form Advisory Committee Made up of Individuals
13
Schooled in Finance/business
14 1 Organize Volunteer Opportunity /
Regional Cooperation Reformulating Services
Recreation/Planning/Economic Development
15 2
Mechanism for Recognizing/Maximizing Shared //
Services/Regional Efficiencies
16 Collaboration to Maximize Duplication - (MOU)
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2009 COUNCIL RETREAT VOTES PAGE 2
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Item # Votes DESCRIPTION OF PRIORITY VOTES FOR
Response to Stimulus Stabilization Program - Staff
17
Report on Readiness
Meet & Greet with Counter-partners - Various
18 1
Disciplines Re: Stimulus Package /
Safe/Affordable/Clean Housing/Contingency
Planning for CDBG Funds - Sect. 8 Rental Rehab in
19 5
Addition to Homeowner Assistance - Increase /////
Availability of Rental Properties
TERP - Taxpayer Economic Relief Plan - Evaluate
20 3 Cost of Rate Increase, Reserve Funds, Carry-forward
Funds - Minimize Impact on Residents
///
21 1 Contingency Planning for Added CDBG Funds /
Evaluate Transit Center to Be Sure it Is Ready for
22 1
Funding /
23 1 Regional Governance/Funding Library Services /
24 Strengthen Existing Arts Program
Evaluate Organizational Time Management - Early
25 5 Retirement/Flex Time/Furlough/Job /////
Joining/Overtime/Voluntary Pay Cuts
26 2 Evaluate Emergency Services/First Responders //
27 Explore Use of Americorps
28 Explore Consolidation of Emergency Services
Communication with Citizens Transparency-
29 Demonstrate Competency Balance- Prioritize -
Services
30 3 Develop Plan to Address Unfunded Liabilities ///
Understanding that Deferring Maintenance on
31 7
Infrastructure Is Highly Risky ///////
32 Improve/Maximize Use of T.V. Channel
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