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It appears that Mrs. Riggs asked the staff to look at the economic development agreement on October 12th and before it could get back to the Service Committee it went directly to council. SoO why would Tim Hansley tell Fix that he supported it and then propose a written agreement very different from what Fix wanted? Fix wasn?’t there at this service committee meeting that night because he was afraid to face the public. I understand the chambers were full.
SERVICE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2006
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
8. OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Hackworth stated at the last Council meeting the Economic Development Agreement that was in the Finance Committee was moved to Service Committee by the Mayor at the request of Mr. Fix. Mr. Hackworth stated members of Council would be given an opportunity to make a statement and then public comments would be heard. Mr. Hackworth stated Mr. Fix was not present as he was traveling, but he would try and get here as soon as possible.
?“Mr. Wisniewski?’s Presentation?”
Mrs. Riggs stated she felt Mr. Wisniewski had done a very good job on his research. She stated this was the first time she had seen this information and she would also like to hear from our Director of Development and staff. Mrs. Riggs stated she did not feel the agreement was ready to be moved out from Service Committee and she felt Council needs to work collaboratively and continue to look at it from all sides. She stated she thought they need to work together and she would also like to invite the Township Trustees in to talk with them to present what they are looking for from the City. Mrs. Riggs stated over 87 percent of our school tax comes from residents and only 11 percent from businesses. She stated she felt the way this agreement looks now it is not the answer, but she did not feel we should stop talking. Mr. Wisniewski stated he appreciated Mrs. Riggs comments and he was not indicating we should not stop talking, that we do have opportunities with JEDDs, etc., to work together. Mr. Wisniewski stated he did not feel this was the agreement for our City, and he has no problem working on things on a case-by-case basis and he would encourage that. He further stated to hamper our citizens and to hamper our growth as a City, he did not agree with. Mr. Wisniewski stated he does want to work with the Township when it makes sense, however, there are time we may have to go head-to-head with them to protect our residents. He stated he is willing to fight the fight when we need to do it, but he agreed cooperation is imperative. Mr. Wisniewski stated he felt this agreement is a detriment and if this agreement is what has to be in place in order for us to work cooperatively, then it is time to let it go.
It appears that Mrs. Riggs asked the staff to look at the economic development agreement on October 12th and before it could get back to the Service Committee it went directly to council. SoO why would Tim Hansley tell Fix that he supported it and then propose a written agreement very different from what Fix wanted? Fix wasn?’t there at this service committee meeting that night because he was afraid to face the public. I understand the chambers were full.
SERVICE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2006
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
8. OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Hackworth stated at the last Council meeting the Economic Development Agreement that was in the Finance Committee was moved to Service Committee by the Mayor at the request of Mr. Fix. Mr. Hackworth stated members of Council would be given an opportunity to make a statement and then public comments would be heard. Mr. Hackworth stated Mr. Fix was not present as he was traveling, but he would try and get here as soon as possible.
?“Mr. Wisniewski?’s Presentation?”
Mrs. Riggs stated she felt Mr. Wisniewski had done a very good job on his research. She stated this was the first time she had seen this information and she would also like to hear from our Director of Development and staff. Mrs. Riggs stated she did not feel the agreement was ready to be moved out from Service Committee and she felt Council needs to work collaboratively and continue to look at it from all sides. She stated she thought they need to work together and she would also like to invite the Township Trustees in to talk with them to present what they are looking for from the City. Mrs. Riggs stated over 87 percent of our school tax comes from residents and only 11 percent from businesses. She stated she felt the way this agreement looks now it is not the answer, but she did not feel we should stop talking. Mr. Wisniewski stated he appreciated Mrs. Riggs comments and he was not indicating we should not stop talking, that we do have opportunities with JEDDs, etc., to work together. Mr. Wisniewski stated he did not feel this was the agreement for our City, and he has no problem working on things on a case-by-case basis and he would encourage that. He further stated to hamper our citizens and to hamper our growth as a City, he did not agree with. Mr. Wisniewski stated he does want to work with the Township when it makes sense, however, there are time we may have to go head-to-head with them to protect our residents. He stated he is willing to fight the fight when we need to do it, but he agreed cooperation is imperative. Mr. Wisniewski stated he felt this agreement is a detriment and if this agreement is what has to be in place in order for us to work cooperatively, then it is time to let it go.
