Regular Council

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held on August 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., with Council President Hare presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Sudler (via Webex), and Mr. Lewis. Staff members present were Lieutenant Jordan Miller, Ms. Duca, Mrs. Gray, Mr. Rodriguez, and Ms. Bennett. Mayor Christiansen was absent. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 6:18 p.m., prior to the commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Hare declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. There were no members of the public that wished to speak during the Open Forum. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Elder Ellis Louden. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Arndt ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for th e adoption of the agenda, seconded by Boggerty, and unanimously carried. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. Mr. Neil moved for the adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION – EUGENIA THORNTON – RECORDER OF DEEDS PROPERTY TRANSACTION ALERT SYSTEM Eugenia Thornton, Kent County Recorder of Deeds made a presentation to council for her new program in regard to stopping property theft. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Thornton stated that she would love to come to their Town Hall meetings, and that she would have two more slides to put in to go into a little bit more detail. Ms. Thornton continued to state that she would meet with any civic organization, veterans’ organization, any sort of organization at all; because if they do not get the word out to people, they are not going to know about it. She stated that in the first 30 days of their program, they had almost 700 people register. The commercial version of this, which is not as good, is not as secure as what they offer, that is $140 a year. So if those people, instead of registering with Kent County had taken

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2023 PAGE 2 the commercial program, it would have been $93,000 worth of value that they gave them in 30 days. The more people that register, the more value they have for this. So it is very important. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Thornton stated that the postcard, by the way, she designed it. It is the same on the back, but on the front, you can put the City of Dover, the city’s logo, and whatever else they want on the front. She has the publisher file and can even help them design it if they want. So that it puts that personal spin on it for them when they hand it out to Dover. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented to EUGENIA THORNTON, KENT COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS for her unwavering dedication and commitment to all Kent County property owners by developing a major public service program of free title transaction alerts. In just a few minutes, citizens can lessen the damage caused by Property Fraud, as well as be up to the minute on legitimate transactions that are recorded in their names. The City of Dover extends its gratitude and appreciation for serving Kent County with Pride by using property records industry standards and best practices to make transactions faster, safer, & more convenient for everyone. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 2023 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 24, 2023, were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT – JULY 25, 2023 The Council Committee of the Whole met on July 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. with Council President Hare presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, and Mr. Rocha. Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Lewis, and Mr. Sudler were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also absent. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock (via WebEx) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2023 PAGE 3 Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried. Proposed Resolution No. 2023-11 – Verizon Franchise Renewal (David S. Hugg III, City Manager) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Verizon Franchise Renewal. Staff recommended approval of the resolution for the proposed Cable Franchise Agreement. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that a primary stumbling block with Verizon was that everything was negotiable except for the contract term, Verizon did not want to sign a contract for more than five years. Mr. Hugg stated that he got the sense that this is happening across the industry because so many homes are using streaming services rather than basic cable. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that he believes Comcast is moving away from being a basic cable provider and becoming a provider of business services. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that he will take a moment to review the list of schools and get it updated. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that they provided good suggestions, and he will take them back to Cohen Law as a revision or amendment. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Hugg stated that this agreement is just for traditional cable service. Ms. Arndt stated that she has had a couple of constituents ask about abandoned Verizon poles that they wanted to be removed. Ms. Arndt stated that she contacted Director Waddell, and he informed her that Verizon does not want to take them down, they want to leave them there for future use. Ms. Arndt stated that moving forward, as there is less need for utility poles, the city may want to think about compelling them to remove those poles. Mr. Neil moved to recommend accepting the Verizon Franchise Renewal, as recommended by staff with the changes recommended by the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for the acceptance of the Verizon Franchise Renewal, as recommended by staff with the changes recommended by the committee, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2023 PAGE 4 Proposed Resolution No. 2023-09 – Application for Drinking Water Matching Planning Grant (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) Mr. Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Proposed Resolution No. 2023-09 – Application for Drinking Water Matching Planning Grant. Staff recommended the adoption of the resolution as submitted so staff may complete the application for a Water Matching Planning Grant and authorize the sole source designation for Rezatec. Mr. Hare moved to recommend adopting and approving the resolution, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Contant and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for the adoption of the resolution, as recommended by staff, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 Grant Approval for Water Quality Improvements FY24 (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) Mr. Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 Grant Approval for Water Quality Improvements FY24. Staff recommended allowing staff to complete the grant application for the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 to supplement payment of the capital project. Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of the staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Emerging Contaminants – Small or Disadvantaged Community Grant Program Approval for Carbon Column Replacement and PFAS Treatment Feasibility Study & Design (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) Mr. Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Emerging Contaminants – Small or Disadvantaged Community Grant Program Approval for Carbon Column Replacement and PFAS Treatment Feasibility Study and Design. Staff recommended allowing staff to submit a grant application for the Column Media Replacement and the PFAS Treatment Feasibility Study & Design. Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of the staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2023 PAGE 5 By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Lyon stated that PFAS is a contaminant and that there will be some requirements for monitoring and removal of such in the future. Many municipalities and water companies around the area are already dealing with the contaminants. Dover is lucky that they do not have that issue yet, but it is coming down the pike, and the ability to have a feasibility study and design is very important. Mr. Lyon stated that the carbon column replacement is a filtering media that is staged at the water treatment plant. The water goes through a finishing product because it goes out into distribution. This is not meant to change any discolored water, but it is something that has not been replaced in a long time and needs to be done. Dover Little League Site Improvements – Change Order to CT2322 (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) Mr. Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Dover Little League Site Improvements – Change Order to CT2322. Staff recommended awarding a change order to Grassbusters Landscaping Co., Inc. for the City of Dover FY 2023B Street and Alley Program, Bid #23-0012PW, specifically for the Little League Site Improvements, for the amount of $264,994. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Discussion of Additional Budget Proposals in Preparation for Fiscal Year 2025 (David S. Hugg III, City Manager) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Additional Budget Proposals in Preparation for Fiscal Year 2025. Committee Action Not Required. Responding to Mr. Contant, Ms. Duca stated that the current proposal for the stormwater utility is very similar to what the City of Newark uses. She explained that when looking at the residential properties, there would be a different fee depending on the zoning classification, which would dictate the size of the property. Commercial properties would be assessed based on their impervious area. Calculations have been done for the properties based on the most recent impervious information from the state, and they are trying to work through the model in terms of current expenses. For example, in Newark, there is a guidebook to go along with it, and they could get credit if they have a stormwater management pond on their property to help regain some of those expenses.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2023 PAGE 6 Responding to Mr. Contant, Ms. Duca stated that with the current new billing system in place, it would be a general bill every quarter. Responding to Mr. Contant, Ms. Duca stated that the credits would not negate the fee, but they would provide benefits. There would be a process in the guidebook on how to go about doing that, so that the property owner could meet with staff to get their credit, and that would adjust their bill going forward. Mr. Neil stated that the city is a not-for-profit organization, but it does not make any sense that a code inspector is sent out to look at something and must go back multiple times to get it resolved, and there is no additional cost. There must be a fee associated with the services that are being provided by the staff. So, whether it is for trash collection or storm drains, there must be a way to pay for what it costs. In addition, Mr. Neil stated council must look at the cost of licensing as well. Mr. Neil stated that the city is not interested in making money for the sake of making money, they are interested in covering what it is costing for the service or to be able to deliver it. Mr. Neil stated that if there is a bump in the road with inflation or in terms of a transformer, as Mr. Contant used, the city must be able to absorb that. Mr. Neil noted that if the city facilities are being used, then they need to be paid for. There is a cost to clean up and to use the electricity, and there should be a charge for providing those services. In terms of philosophy, that is a direction that the city must go immediately to see what it is costing and how much is being charged for those or what is being collected for the services. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Hugg stated that there is a schedule of fines and penalties, but as Mr. Neil was saying, in some cases, reinspection fees may be $50, but it costs the city more than $50 to put a code enforcement officer in a vehicle to go back out time after time. Mr. Hugg stated that it can be a catch twenty-two because the initial fees may be adequate, but the penalties may not, and may be a slap on the wrist. Declaration as Surplus and Disposition – Former Dover Post Office (David S. Hugg III, City Manager) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Declaration as Surplus and Disposition – Former Dover Post Office. Staff recommended approval of the disposition of the property. Mr. Neil stated that the sale of the former post office is a necessary part of the Mosaic Master Plan. Mr. Neil stated that if it is going to be sold, this must be done. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2023 PAGE 7 Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. MONTHLY REPORTS – June 2023 By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Anderson the following monthly reports were accepted by consent agenda: City Assessor’s Report City Council Community Enhancement Fund Report City Manager’s Report City Planner’s Report Controller/Treasurer’s Budget Report Fire Chief’s Report Police Chief’s Report APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS – RECOMMENDED BY THE MAYOR By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and carried for a unanimous roll call vote. PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE DOVER/KENT MPO- TWO-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JULY 2025 Albert W. Holmes, Jr. Peter A. Brown, Jr. DOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY– SIX-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE AUGUST 2029 Robert F. Merritt APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointment, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and carried for a unanimous roll call vote. DOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE – THREE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE FEBRUARY 2026 Donyale M. Hall – At-Large Appointment APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE CHAIRS By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointment, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and carried for a unanimous roll call vote.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2023 PAGE 8 LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE – ONE- YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2024 Anne W. Smith ITEMS NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FISCAL YEAR 2023 SANITATION VEHICLE PURCHASES Mr. Mark Nowak, Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Department of Public Works Fiscal Year 2023 Sanitation Vehicle Purchases Staff Recommendation: Allow staff to purchase two (2) vehicles in the Department of Public Works, #443 and #449. Additionally, due to the volatile nature of the vehicle quotes and the lack of long-term price guarantees, allow the City Manager to execute any overages up to 15% of provided costs. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Duca stated that these two vehicles are in the current budget, and they are coming to council because their purchase is over $200,000. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nowak stated that they would have to ask the Central Services Director, but that he knows that in the past most of them have been auctioned off. Sometimes they do allow them to trade old vehicles in, and he believes that he did have one trade-in last year, but all the other vehicles that he has purchased and then put the other ones, basically retired them. They were sent to govdeals to be Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nowak stated that again, his question would go under Central Services. Mr. Nowak noted that he goes through Barry Wolfgang. They join this cooperative program throughout the country so they can go ahead and get the best deal instead of just going ahead and putting it out for bid. Mr. Nowark stated that they still use the State contract. Mr. Nowack explained that actually, he just had two vehicles, two pickup trucks, signed today and they went off a state contract. So it just depends. For example, Sourcewell was more expensive for one of the trucks than the actual state contract. So he was able to go ahead and get a quote under the State contract, this was a pickup truck, last Friday and he thought that Sharon signed off on it today once it went through all the approvals. So it just depends and that they have to look at both and see. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nowark stated that with something as big as what he is purchasing here, they have to be built. So a company will get to chassis, then they will get all the different parts for that truck and assemble it at their plant. So it is not as easy as a pickup truck or a car or something to that nature. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Peddicord stated that she would believe that it is because the supply has changed drastically since a year ago and she would think that Mark would agree with her. While some equipment is still difficult to obtain, a lot of times, as they are going to see with the Chief presenting his CAF for the fire engine, a lot of times the vendors will lock in the price if the assembly takes longer than a few months, as long as they have a purchase order. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Duca stated that these are the model years for the vehicles that they

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2023 PAGE 9 were replacing. So they would be close to that year that they purchased them. Ms. Duca noted that in general, she can say that the trash trucks take a lot of wear and tear. They are on the road constantly. They even have a few additional in the fleet so that they can shuttle trucks and keep their fleet moving in order to make sure trash collection is done on time. In terms of these two specific vehicles, she would probably have to default to Mark. She does know that Central Services evaluated the trucks and found that they were nearing the end of their lifecycle in terms of getting replacement parts and that type of thing. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Duca stated that in regard to the sanitation vehicles, they try to run for seven years. One of the problems is that Fleet has analyzed replacement parts and for certain vehicles they stop manufacturing them at a certain time. So it becomes much more difficult to find in a timely manner. The city needs to be able to keep the trucks on the road as quickly as possible in order to make sure that the waste is collected in a timely manner. Ms. Arndt stated that the newer vehicles would have better fuel efficiency and perhaps more safety features, backup cameras, that sort of thing. So her thought is that it might be better for the city to upgrade. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend approval of the staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE #2017-14 Mr. Anderson and Council President Hare reviewed the background and analysis regarding Ordinance #2017-14. Mr. Rocha stated that he agrees with Mr. Anderson and that he thinks that the execution of the form is what has delayed this for five years or so. He thinks that the form is way too broad. It was prepared for the State Officials of the General Assembly, and it is not applicable to the City of Dover. It is way too broad for the City of Dover and it can be tailored so it would apply to the city. It was prepared by the Public Integrity Commission, PIC, and copied. That is the form itself, the financial disclosure report. It needs to be tailored to the city, which he will not have any problem in doing if counsel wants him to do that. Mr. Neil stated that he did respond immediately. The thing is that he has never filled out a form. Mr. Neil continued to state that he filled one out and brought it in today because he has no problem with it. There is nothing wrong with basically bringing it up for a future meeting within the council as a whole, to bring up a new form, and then have the City Clerk to be able to provide that form for council at least once a year so that they are open, above board, and transparent about this. That is the only thing he thinks that is open to them, and he thinks this is what council should do. Mr. Sudler stated that through the discussion, he does believe it should go through a committee so that they have more background on the information, and also have an opinion from the Ethics Committee. Mr. Sudler knows that the Ethics Committee was established to make sure that they are aligned with the ethical functions of how council should be operating. There is something called an appearance of impropriety. Mr. Sudler just wants to make sure that what they are doing is aligned with the Ethics Committee and what they are looking at so that they can make sure that

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2023 PAGE 10 all the I's are dotted, and all the T's are crossed. Mr. Sudler does believe that the form should go through the committee, and also believe that they should have some type of a statement or a background from the Ethics Committee in regard to what their recommendations are, being that they are our Ethics Committee for the city. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend that they authorize the City Solicitor, Mr. Rodriguez, to prepare a form that is proper and aligned with City Ordinance #2017- 14. That form is then to be brough to the next Committee of the Whole Meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Anderson stated that this was an initiative that was brought up by City Council. It was an ordinance that came out of City Council, and they are not changing the ordinance. Council is just making sure that the form that they have is aligned properly and quite frankly, the Ethics Commission does not have a say over that. That is totally council’s prerogative, along with the City Solicitor. Mr. Anderson noted that he does not have any issue, however, with making sure that they are sent this. When it comes out, he thinks that it is something that would be beneficial, that when it is drawn up, that it is sent to them. That way if they do have input, they can bring that to the Committee of the Whole or send it in writing. Mr. Anderson does not think that there is anything wrong with Mr. Sudler’s suggestion in that regard. Mr. Anderson just does not want to put it in like they have to approve it, because they do not and should not. That would not even be proper because they report to City Council, not the other way around. They are the City’s ethics advisors. So anyway, with that distinction, Mr. Anderson has no issue with asking that when the form is drawn up, it is also sent to the Ethics Commission ahead of the Committee of the Whole, so that they have an opportunity to comment. CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENT Assistant City Manager, Sharon Duca stated that East Lockerman Street and Lockerman Court have been paved as of last week. South Independence Boulevard will be paved this week. The North State Street Water Main Replacement Project is in the punch list phase now that the road has reopened as of August 4th. The next street program, which will include Carvel, Ross, and Buxton, has received bids. They have been under budget and are going to be presented at the Council Committee the Whole in September. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Christiansen was absent. COUNCIL MEMBER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Neil stated that council has great appreciation for those people who have done a tremendous job in trying to get the people in the Grande Apartments back in their apartments. Mr. Neil thanked the City Clerk’s Office and the entire Fire Marshal's office, Sean Christensen, Jason Osika, and Phil Lewis. Also, the entire Dover City Volunteer Fire Department that were up front and on scene. Mr. Neil thanked the Dover Electric Department, particularly David Boyd and Dave Boyd and Hunter Cardin. Kay Sass did a fantastic job of keeping council informed and becoming involved in the process of making sure that the people would be helped from the apartments. Then there is St. Francis EMS, Dover, and Wilmington divisions, that's Scott Bundy and the crew from Dover and Wilmington. They saw some of the pictures of what happened, and it was tremendous to be able to see what they did, how they did it and how fast it was accomplished.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2023 PAGE 11 Mr. Rocha announced that August 26th, which is a Saturday evening at 6:00 PM at Dover Christian Church located at 1738 Forest Avenue, Reverend Dr. John G. Moore Senior, is going to give his rendition of the “I Have a Dream” speech in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Also, Dr. Reba Hollingsworth, who was actually in attendance at the march, is going to paint the picture of what it was like through her lens and her experiences the day of the march. They will have an event that is going to be historical for the area. There is going to be other opportunities to see recognition in other states and in Washington DC in particular, but he thought that this might be one of the few that may be the only one in this area that they know of at this time. Mr. Anderson announced that also on August 26, from 11:00 to 3:00, Yesua Lighthouse at 446 South New Street will be having a school supply and book bag giveaway. Mr. Boggerty stated that he was absolutely grateful for Dover’s Parks and Rec Department under Director Eaton for helping with the 2nd Annual Unity Day. Mr. Boggerty thanked all of those who called, helped, contributed. It is going to get bigger. They had corporate sponsors this year and there is more to come. Mr. Lewis presented Fire Chief David Carey with a Certificate of Appreciation for his dedication to this city. Mr. Lewis stated that about two months ago, he had asked Chief Carey if he could provide a firetruck and some of his men to attend a youth camp at Maranatha Life Changing Church on East Division Street, because the kids wanted to see a firetruck and learn about fire safety. So, it was coordinated and on August 3rd, he went there to meet the fire truck and fire staff. There was miscommunication, and the firetruck was not there, and the kids were waiting, and they were disappointed. So, Mr. Lewis called Chief Carrey and he said, "Let me see what I could do." He was spending the day with his son. About an hour later, Chief Carey shows up in a firetruck with his son, his younger son, who Mr. Lewis called the Junior Deputy Chief that day. They showed the kids all the apparatus on the firetruck, and the kids had an awesome time. They are still asking Mr. Lewis questions. A lot of them want to join the fire department. Mr. Lewis told them that, "Well, I can get you an application, but you have to wait until you get a little older." Council President Hare thanked Code Enforcement for handling an issue in the southern part of the city that had an illegal Airbnb that neighbors were making complaints about. Mr. Hare stated that the house is now for sale. Mr. Rocha also thanked Code Enforcement for doing a tremendous job. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Regular Council meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. ANDRIA BENNETT CITY CLERK

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2023 PAGE 12 All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of August 14, 2023, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /AB