MINUTES
OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING OF
LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM
12650 DETROIT AVENUE
AUGUST 20, 2002
5:30 P.M.

Special Meeting of Council called to order at 5:30 P.M. by President Seelie.
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Present: Councilmembers Denis P. Dunn, Edward FitzGerald, Thomas J. George, Robert M. Seelie.
Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Dunn, to excuse the absences of Councilmembers Corrigan, Roth and Skindell.
Motion adopted. All members present voting yea.
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Also Present: Mayor Cain, Law Director Spellacy, Police Chief Malley, Health Commissioner Evans, and Human Services Director Carey.

Mr. Seelie indicated the Meeting was called for procedural purposes because the ordinances needed to be placed on second reading before receiving the required three readings.

He indicated forms were available for questions to be answered at tomorrow’s public hearing.

****OLD BUSINESS****

1. ORDINANCE NO. 134-02 – An Emergency Ordinance adjusting appropriations for expenditures in the General Fund and the Hospital Fund for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002 for the purpose of taking measures for West Nile Virus prevention. (FIRST READING & DEFERRED 8/12/02).

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. George, to place Ordinance No. 134-02 on Second Reading and refer it to the Committee of the Whole.\

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

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2. ORDINANCE NO. 135-02 – An Emergency Ordinance authorizing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Procurement Officer to enter into contracts for professional services, and to purchase any and all supplies, services and equipment as necessary for the West Nile Virus Prevention Program as authorized by the 2002 Appropriation Ordinances and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood. (FIRST READING & DEFERRED 8/12/02).

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. George, to place Ordinance No. 135-02 on Second Reading and refer it to the Committee of the Whole.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

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Mr. FitzGerald outlined what was expected to take place the next night in the Health and Human Services Public Hearing. He said he wanted to have a balanced presentation. He said that meeting would focus on a timeline on what the City has done, what other cities have done and what are the possibilities for the future and what are the health options. He said there was another Council meeting scheduled for Friday, and that a report from the Health and Human Services would be provided.

Mr. Corrigan indicated he attended the Commissioners Meeting on the West Nile Virus held that afternoon and said it was informative. He said there were officials form both the state and county centers for disease control. He said there were also doctors there from Metro Health Medical Center.

Meeting adjourned 5:55 PM.

Approved:____________________________ ______________________________
PRESIDENT

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CLERK