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Athens City Council May 26, 2020
A
A
It
has
been
sponsored
and
promoted
by
the
National
League
of
Cities,
of
which
the
city
of
Athens
is
a
member
and
our
mayor,
Steve
Anderson.
It's
a
board
member
on
that
organization
and
the
resolution
is,
it
does
have
a
series
of
items
listing
the
amount
of
income
tax
that
the
city
of
Athens
has
lost
in
the
month
of
April.
A
That
we've
had
a
loss
in
one
month
of
eight
point:
10
percent,
that
we
have
additional
projections
of
loss
of
fifty
to
seventy
thousand
dollars
for
the
month
of
May
and
just
talking
to
the
very
direct,
very
immediate
and
critical
need
for
local
municipalities,
towns
and
villages
to
be
able
to
partner
and
being
able
to
get
the
support
directly.
So
the
weakened
partner
for
reopening
and
recovery
during
the
coronavirus
Steve.
Would
you
want
to
offer
a
few
comments
about
this?
Also.
B
Certainly
Thank
You
president
Isley,
as
president
nicely
indicated,
this
resolution
is
important
for
for
a
multitude
of
reasons.
I
would
say
that
the
most
important
point
in
the
resolution
is
that
the
money
that
is
being
looked
at
for
the
fourth
stimulus
package
that
it
did
not
be
built
around
or
predicated
upon
a
population
size
of
any
type.
B
19
are
critical,
so
I
really
appreciate
council
taking
up
this
resolution
and
once
hopefully,
if
passed
once
passed,
it
will
then
go
on
to
our
senators
I
think
we
should
also
send
it
to
to
our
congressman
Steve
Stivers
and
it
might
not
even
be
a
bad
idea,
counsel
to
send
a
copy
of
it
on
to
Governor
DeWine
alerted
covered
wine
to
what
is
happening.
What
we're
advocating
for
and
hopefully
getting
Governor
dined
to
also
speak
out
and
hopefully
making
sure
that
money
is
going
to
where
it
is.
B
C
Councilmember
fall,
I.
I
think
that
this
is
a
really
good
idea,
because
certainly
some
people
in
the
federal
government
certainly
doesn't
think
that
we
do
anything
in
the
in
this
and
that
we
don't
suffer
through
all
the
horrible
things
that
are
going
on.
I
would
also
suggest
that
we
sent
it
to
the
MS
full
league,
and
so
it
can
go
out,
and
you
know
we
can
put
it
up
and
say:
hey,
let's
challenge
everybody
to
do
this
so
like
Lou,
we
should
challenge,
but
it
lose
probably
doing
it
tonight
to
help.
So.
Thank
you.
Thank.
D
Thank
You
president
Isley
I
just
want
to
point
out
and
reiterate
what
mayor
Patterson
said
about,
regardless
of
population
size
really
calling
on
Congress
to
allocate
monies
fairly,
but
the
resolution
also
specifically
notes
that
this
money
can
be
used
should
be
used
not
just
for
emergency.
You
know
PPE
or
other
things,
but
for
budgetary
shortfalls,
but
we're
really
experiencing,
but
president
eyes
leave
just
brought
up.
It
specifically
calls
that
out
and
I
think
that's
very
important
at
this
time.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
Okay,.
A
Any
other
comments
all
right
and
I
see
now
that
councilmember
Smedley
has
joined
us.
Okay.
What
we
will
do
is
move
in
to
the
special
session
before
we
do
that.
I
do
want
to
let
our
guests
who
are
maybe
listening
in
tonight
know
we
will
be
having
the
special
session
where
we
will
read
through
the
ordinances
and
resolutions.
There
will
be
some
discussion
of
that.
A
We
will
adjourn
from
that
special
session
and
then
we
will
call
open
the
Transportation
Committee,
which
I
know
that
we
have
several
guests
who
are
wanting
to
speak
to
the
right-of-way
use
so
probably
be
20
to
30
minutes.
Just
so
you're
aware
of
it
that
we
will
probably
be
having
discussion
on
several
important
ordinances
tonight,
as
well
as
the
resolution
all
right
for
our
special
session.
The
first
item
of
business
is
to
establish
a
quorum
and
all
members
of
council
are
present.
A
We
have
an
ordinance
for
a
third
reading.
This
is
an
ordinance
authorizing
the
Service
Safety
Director
to
submit
an
application
and
enter
into
an
Ohio
Public
Works,
Commission,
grant
and
loan
agreement
for
the
Stinson
Avenue
improvements,
project
number
315
and
designated
designating
a
dedicated
repayment
source
for
the
loan.
This
is
introduced
by
councilmember
Crowe
Thank.
D
D
The
Ohio
Public
Works
Commission
Oh
PwC,
but
also
enter
into
an
agreement
for
an
additional
four
hundred
thousand
0%
loan
in
the
in
the
in
also
in
the
amount
of
$4,000,
so
section
1
reads:
the
service
safety
director
is
hereby
authorized
to
accept
a
grant
in
the
amount
of
$400,000
and
to
submit
an
application
and
enter
into
an
Ohio
Public
Works,
Commission
grant
and
loan
fund
agreement
in
the
amount
of
$400,000
for
the
Simpson
Avenue
improvements
project.
The
dedicated
source
of
the
loan
repayment
will
be
the
street
rehabilitation
fund.
A
A
A
6620
is
an
ordinance
authorizing
the
mayor
to
submit
an
application
and
enter
into
an
agreement
with
the
Ohio
Department
of
Transportation
small
city
program
funds
for
program
year
2020
and
declaring
an
emergency.
This
is
introduced
by
councilmember
consus
all
right
and
if
no
comments
or
questions
we
will
move
on
to
the
next
second
Gordon
or
reading
6720.
A
We
now
have
a
resolution
for
second
reading.
If
there
are
no
comments
or
questions
on
that
one,
the
resolution
is
520.
This
is
a
resolution
to
place
the
issue
of
renewing
the
existing
city
income
tax
of
ten
hundredths
of
a
percent
per
annum
for
a
period
of
ten
years,
beginning
January,
1st
2021
on
the
ballot
of
the
next
general
election
on
November
3rd
2020,
and
directing
the
Board
of
Elections
of
Athens
County
to
conduct
the
election
and
declaring
an
emergency
and
is
introduced
by
councilmember
consus.
A
We
now
have
a
one
reading
resolution.
This
is
our
7:20
and
the
one
briefly
discussed
before
by
the
council
members
and
the
mayor.
This
is
a
resolution
by
the
city
of
Athens,
Ohio
and
support
of
fair
direct
federal
emergency
support
to
reopen
and
rebuild
local
American
economies
and
is
introduced
by
all
members
of
council,
and
this
is
one
that
we
will
have
a
motion
and
second
and
vote
on
tonight.
It's
a
one
reading
resolution
I
move.
A
A
We
now
have
two
ordinances
that
have
been
discussed
in
the
past
weeks
and
last
week
we
with
them
on
we
laid
them
on
the
table,
and
now
we
are
having
two
ordinances
that
we
will
be
discussing
to
remove
from
the
table
and
the
first
one
is
ordinance:
60
120
in
ordinance
amending
Athens
city
code,
title
1,
general
provisions,
chapter
1.03
code
fees,
established
solid
waste,
recycling
and
composting
rates,
and
this
is
introduced
by
members
of
council
and
I
believe
councilmember
crowd.
Yes,
go
ahead.
D
This
1,
0,
60,
120
and
and
0
60
20
in
that
order,
and
the
the
one
of
the
issues
that
we've
been
discussing
for
many
weeks
is
whether
to
have
a
composting
program
that
all
residents
will
contribute
towards
just
like
recycling
and
just
like
trash
collection
or
refuse
collection,
which
was
the
originally
presented
ordinance.
And
then
we
had
many
weeks
of
discussing
and
we
became
clear
that
having
an
optional
program,
especially
during
this
time
of
the
pandemic,
and
those
of
us
who
are
struggling
actually
is
to
be
able
to
have
an
optional
program.
D
So
it's
not
a
mandatory
fee
added
to
all
accounts.
And
so
the
question
really
is
what
kind
of
optional
program
should
we
have
our
two
choices?
There
is
an
opt-out
program
and
there
is
an
opt-in
program
and
just
to
make
clear
an
opt-out
program
would
mean
that
individual
account
holders
would
contact
the
city
billing
office
to
tell
them
that
they
opted
out
of
the
program.
While
an
opt-in
program
would
be
that
nobody
is
included
included
in
the
program
ashle.
D
A
Crow
before
before
I
forget,
we've
had
a
motion
in
a
second
to
remove
it
from
the
table.
So
I
do
want
to
get
the
vote
taken
on
that
because
we
want
those
can
have
any
debate
on
removing
it
from
the
table.
So
I
do
want
any
discussion
to
start
so
all
in
favor
of
removing
this
coordinate
6120
from
the
table,
all
in
favor
signify
by
saying
aye
opposed,
nay,
okay,
thank
you.
We
have
that
taken
out.
That's
our.
D
Procedures,
I
already
met
them
up,
but
anyway
go
forward.
This
is
really
what
we're
discussing
over
these
next
two
ordinances
is
the
amendments
to
the
ordinances
on
the
table
to
add
an
optional
program.
This
first
ordinance
that
we're
looking
at
right
now
that
we're
that
we
are
discussing
right
now
does
not
make
the
determination
of
being
an
opt-in
or
an
opt-out
program.
It
simply
adds
the
word
optional
to
the
ordinance,
so
it
doesn't
determine
up
to
interupt
out
it
just
says:
okay,
we're
not
gonna
have
a
composting
program
for
every
single
account
holder.
D
6120
does,
of
course,
has
discussed
when
it
when
it
came
up
for
all
three
readings,
not
change
the
rates
necessary
for
all
accounts
in
order
to
pay
the
the
lowest
bid
that
we
received
for
the
refuse
and
recycling
bidding
process.
In
order
to
pay
for
our
recycling
and
refuse
services,
we
had
to
increase
fees
which
had
not
been
increased
since
2010
in
order
to
pay
the
overall
increase
in
the
contract,
which
was
over
50%.
D
Overall
and
again
it
was
the
lowest
contract
bid
received,
and
so
the
other
changes
in
this
ordinance
besides
adding
the
word
optional
are
those
are
those
fee
increases
and
if
the
public
is
looking
at
home
currently
for
a
one
container
owner-occupied
unit,
we
pay
six
dollars
and
fifty
cents
plus
a
three
dollars
and
fifty
cents
I
chling
fee.
So
that's
a
total
of
ten
dollars.
That
rate
would
be
increased
to
$14.50.
D
That
is
a
forty
five
percent
increase,
reflecting
the
roughly
fifty
percent
increase
I
believe
the
overall
number
is
a
fifty
six
percent
increase
in
the
overall
amount
of
the
solid
waste
contract
and
then
for
the
two
container.
It
goes
from
fifteen
dollars
and
fifty
cents,
which
again,
is
that
one
container
rate
plus
the
three
dollars
and
fifty
cents
I
clean
feet.
Fifteen
fifty
it
goes
to
twenty
one
dollars
and
that's
less
than
a
40
percent
increase.
D
Even
initially,
we
talked
about
setting
the
rates
so
that
we
could
have
five
percent
over
the
break-even
amount
in
the
in
the
garbage
fund,
and
we
even
consider
10
percent
over
we
sort
of
settled
on
a
five
percent
over
and
this
all
was
occurring
earlier
this
year
before
kovat
nineteen
impacts
have
really
hit,
but
we
decided
to
go
with
the
break-even
not
to
try
to
have
extra
money
in
the
fund
right
now
or
really.
You
know,
make
sure
we
had
enough
in
the
fund.
Hopefully
we
won't
have
to
dip
into
the
general
fund
this.
D
These
fees
should
pay
for
the
services
that
we
have
in
the
city
and
I
won't
go
through
all
of
the
individual
rates,
but
they
all
reflect
roughly
that
that
forty
to
fifty
percent
increase.
So
again,
the
only
changes
in
terms
of
this
ordinance
is
the
word
optional.
Added
before
the
word
composting
in
every
location.
D
The
individual
rates
special
halls
and
extra
bags
extra
bags
would
move
from
$1.50
each
five
dollars.
Each
part
of
the
reason
for
this
larger
than
than
fifty
percent
increase
is
to
discourage
to
eat,
to
encourage
residents
to
recycle,
to
encourage
residents
to
use
the
composting
program
if
they
opted
to
and
then
lessen
the
amount
of
garbage
we're
sending
to
the
landfill,
and
so
there
is
a
larger
increase.
Therefore,
extra
bags
to
encourage
the
less
amount
of
materials
going
to
the
landfill,
but
that's
the
only
real
change
changes
to
this
ordinance.
A
Just
real
quick,
just
walk
through
on
the
process,
so
what
we've
done
is
removed
it
from
the
table.
What
councilmember
Crowell
is
talking
about?
We
haven't
made
the
motion
yet,
but
that
it
is
an
amended
version.
So
if
that
would
be
moved
and
seconded,
and
then
we
can
discuss
the
amendment
and
if,
depending
on
that,
then
we
could
potentially
suspend
the
rules
and
then
approve
the
ordinance.
So
those
would
be
the
up
additional
three
potentially
additionally,
three
steps
tonight,
Wow.
A
G
D
F
Thank
You
member
Crowell,
you
know
I
I'm
in
support
of
the
of
the
percentages
that
we're
looking
at
I.
You
know,
I
think
that
I
think
right
now,
just
sticking
with
with
the
with
the
base
is
great,
and
then
you
know
we
may
be
revisiting
this
in
another
six
months,
just
based
on
where,
where
we
are
I,
think
that's
I
think
at
this
point
just
kind
of
holding
steady
and
kind
of
waiting
for
the
the
storm
to
roll
through
and
then
doing
an
assessment
afterwards.
This
is
the
best
route
to
do
so.
Thank
you.
D
Thank
You
member
cotton
saw
one
moment:
member
fall.
Member
Casas
is
a
great
point.
You
know
there
was
a
lot
of
hard
work
by
the
code
enforcement
office
to
try
to
come
up
with
these
figures
again
we
did
not
go
percent
over
so
we're
just
trying
to
break
even
and
there's
a
lot
of
unsure
things
in
those
rates.
So,
as
Mara
qotsa
said,
we
may
have
to
revisit
this
to
look
at
these
fees
again
to
make
sure
that
average
fund
is
being
paid
for
through
this
for
the
fees
member
fall.
Thank.
C
You
I
know
that
at
one
point
we
were
discussing
new
bins
that
that
was
either
or
not
included.
So
where
is
the
status
for
that?
If
we
are
not
getting
new
bins,
then
I
would
suggest
that
code
enforcement
needs
to
look
really
look
at
lids
that
lid
the
thing
when
it's
wet,
because
we've
had
so
much
rain
and
we
need
to
really
look
at
Public
Health
in
a
whole
citywide
and
having
stagnant
water
is
not
good
for
our
whole
city
health.
So
I
would
like
those
two
questions.
Thank
you.
D
Thank
you
ever
fall,
that's,
oh!
No!
Those
are
excellent
points
again.
We
did
decide.
The
code
enforcement
director
heard
us
clearly
that
we
wanted
to
keep
the
increases
as
low
as
possible.
If
we
went
to
a
an
equal
container
program,
purchasing,
all
of
those
containers
would
have
increased
every
individual
account
by
an
additional
$2
as
well
as
had
some
bulk
costs.
D
Upfront
costs
and
we
decided
not
to
go
that
route
to
keep
the
increases
down.
Although
we've
received
a
lot
of
good
feedback
from
the
citizens
as
well
as
council
about
how
good
a
program
that
would
be,
we
really
need
to
keep
it.
Equitable
I
had
a
communication
with
a
with
a
citizen
this
afternoon
who
had
sent
me
pictures
of
a
couple
of
houses
on
her
street
where
I
believe
she
mentioned,
they
were
retirees
they
had
put
out
a
small.
D
You
know
Kroger
plastic
bag
of
their
trash
for
the
week,
so
there
are
citizens
out
that
do
not
need
more
than
one
container,
and
if
we
had
an
equitable
container
for
everybody,
we
can
out
of
that
situation
where
I
might
have
one
container.
That
is
a
32
gallon
container
and
my
neighbor
might
have
a
64
gallon
container
they're,
both
one
container,
but
we
are
throwing
away
different
amounts
of
trash,
so
the
ordinance
as
written
does
say
that
one
container
is
a
32
gallon
container.
D
So
the
public
should
be
very
aware
that
the
code
enforcement,
if
somebody
has
a
64
gallon
container-
and
they
want
to
be
on
the
one
container
rate
they
are
gonna-
have
to
comply
to
the
ordinance
language
that
says
a
1
container
is
32
gallons.
It
is
not
a
64
gallon
container,
so
we
can
begin
to
implement
a
system
where
we're
doing
more
pay
as
you
throw
an
equitable
system.
D
I
hope
that
in
the
in
the
in
the
next
five
years
or
three
years
or
you
know
when
that
time
comes
where
we
are
back
and
we
are
healthy
and
our
economies
are
back,
that
we
can
implement
that
that
that
bins
system,
where
we
all
have
the
same
containers
I-
think
it's
a
positive
move.
Just
not
this
time.
Yes,
member
reisender
did.
E
D
You,
member
reisender,
that
was
not
mentioned,
I
appreciate
you
following
up
on
that.
Whether
the
program
that
we
decide
on
tonight
in
the
next
ordinance
is
opt
in
or
opt
out,
the
fee
would
be
the
same:
six
dollars
and
33
cents
per
month
per
account
for
a
five-gallon
bucket
and
the
reason
why
it's
the
same,
no
matter
what
the
program
is
is
because
that
information
was
included
in
the
AHRC
bid
as
one
way
to
have
a
program.
We
did
not
negotiate
with
a
with
the
best
lowest
and
best
bidder
AHRC.
D
H
Just
wanted
to
also
think
everyone's
a
hard
work
on
this
code
office,
the
director
there,
member
Crowell
and
helping
us
come
to
this
point
where
we
are
doing
the
break-even
amount
for
the
reasons
we
already
discussed
and
I
would
like
to
revisit
the
uniform
cans
when
we
are
at
a
better
point
and
we
have
a
better
understanding
of
where
our
economy
stands.
I
agree
with
everything
that's
been
said
so
far
about
a
making
that
more
equitable.
It
makes
sense
and
I'm
certainly
very
happy
with
my
recycle
bin
that
was
provided
by
the
city
and
I.
H
B
Know
I
I
know
that
member
contests
had
mentioned
this
and
number
Crowell
you
followed
up
with
it,
and
that
is
the
whether
it's
a
no
percent
five
percent
ten
percent.
You
know
I
council,
just
be
cognizant
of
the
fact
that
the
50
percent
increase
for
the
course
of
ten
years.
It
is
basically
a
five
percent
increase
annually,
which
would
have
laid
a
lot
of
what
you're
having
to
deal
with
right
now
we
will
have
to
go
back
and
look
at
that
rate
in
a
percent
increase
in
the
future.
G
Follow
up
on
what
mayor
Paterson
said
as
as
annoyed
or
as
exasperated
as
people
could
get
if
we
have
annual
increases
I
think
that'll
be
much
less
painful
than
this
huge
increase
after
ten
years,
without
an
annual
increase
so
doing
that
year
after
year.
Hopefully,
you
know
less
than
a
dollar.
Something
will
make
it
a
little
bit
easier
for
people,
even
if
they
do
get
annoyed.
So
I
appreciate
your
thoughts,
mayor,
Paterson,.
A
D
C
I
think
it's
also
important
to
realize
that
if
we
just
drop
the
composting
option
period
that
startup
costs
later
for
for
it,
even
if
we
wanted
to
come
back
to
it,
would
be
so
much
higher
because
they've
already
invested
in
the
capital
to
do
this
process
and
they
know
how
to
do
the
process
because
they
have
been
going
through
it
for
several
years.
So
thank
you.
A
E
A
D
A
E
A
F
G
A
G
D
Okay,
so
to
repeat
this
is
the
ordinance
discussion
where
we
can
choose
either
opt
in
or
opt
out
for
the
composting
program
and
I
determined
that
either
one
or
the
other
had
to
be
in
the
amendment
to
start
and
we
can
discuss
it
and
then,
if
we
decide
to
switch
the
language,
we
will
amend
the
amendment
to
switch
to
the
to
the
other
language.
But
I'll
just
start
off
by
by
giving
my
reasoning
for
starting
with
the
opt-out
program,
the
composting
has
been.
D
You
know
proposed
for
our
community
to
contribute
to
the
greenhouse
gas
emissions
reductions
necessary
to
alleviate
the
global
warming
and
our
climate
emergency
in
our
communities,
expressed
values
and
priorities,
and
in
councils
declare
declaration
of
a
climate.
Emergency
actions
such
as
a
composting
program
are
necessary
in
order
for
that
program
to
have
the
most
success
possible
to
meet
these
stated
goals.
An
opt-out
program
has
initially
been
written
into
the
current
amendment.
D
Council
has
the
option
in
the
power
to
defeat
this
proposed
amendment
and
amend
the
amendment
to
an
opt-in
program,
but
I'll
just
say
that
an
opt-in
program,
as
we
know,
means
that
account
holders
will
call
the
off
the
city
billing
office
and
say
I'd
like
to
be
part
of
this
program.
I
know
that
there
are
many
residents
who
have
have
communicated
with
council
that
they
really
support
this
program.
D
So
there
are
many
residents
who
will
do
that,
but
in
order
for
this
program
to
have
the
largest
possible
environmental
impact,
we
would
like
as
many
people
as
possible,
even
those
who
are
not
excited
and
who
are
not
in
the
current
system,
who
are
not
currently
considering
the
composting
program.
I
know
that
that
some
feel
that
that
an
opt-out
program
means
that
people
aren't
aware
of
it.
I
believe
that
they
will
be
made
aware
of
it
through
public
education
and
also
if
they
do
not
opt
out
a
very
nice
bucket.
D
That
says,
Athens
hockey
is
going
to
be
delivered
to
their
front
door.
So
that
means
that
they
are
going
to
be
aware
that
there
is
an
R
that
there
is
an
optional,
that
there
is
this
composting
program.
They
are
not
going
to
be
paying
a
fee
for
a
long
time
and
not
aware
that
they
are
paying
a
fee
for
a
program
they're
not
participating
in
I'm,
not
sure
exactly
of
how
AHRC
will
allow
citizens
to
opt
out
later,
but
there
we
have
discussed
we
have.
D
We
have
tried
to
think
about
a
time
period
in
which
citizens
can
choose
to
opt
out.
There
won't
be
a
hard
date
where,
if
you
don't
do
it
by
tomorrow,
then
you've
gotta
wait
a
year.
There
will
be
the
option
to
opt
out
if
you're
not
aware
of
tonight's
discussion,
if
you're
not
reading
the
newspaper,
if
you're
not
on
social
media.
D
In
my
mind,
there
is
a
wider
chance
of
real
success
of
environmental
impact
by
having
this
an
opt-out
program,
because
there
will
be
those
people
when
that
bucket
arrives
go
you
know
what
that
wasn't.
Sure
I
was
gonna
opt
into
this
program,
but
now
they
got
this,
and
you
know
maybe
I
should
do
this
and
start
to
do
this
and
they
realize
what
an
advantage
it
is
in
their
household
for
their
amount
of
trash
that
they
put
out
for
landfill
and
then
all
the
other
advantages
to
it.
D
So
that's
why
I
have
proposed
and
put
in
this
amendment
opt
out,
but,
as
I
said,
I
open
for
discussion
and
love
to
hear
everyone
else's
points,
the
cost
the
same.
The
phone
call
is
the
same
you're
calling
up
the
billing
office
and
saying
operator,
often
out
so
I'd
like
to
now
open
this
up
for
discussion.
I
D
H
You
are
automatically
in
rolling
the
entire
city
in
the
program,
and
then
you
have
to
take
action
to
then
out
of
the
program
and
I
can't
help
I
can't
get
over.
In
my
mind,
why?
It
is
that
we're
asking
folks
to
go
out
of
their
way
to
not
be
charged
for
something
they
don't
have
to
pay
for
and
I
understand
all
the
reasonings.
H
Why
we
want
people
to
compost,
but
when
I,
when
I
go
back
to
is
the
whole
reason
why
we
made
it
optional
to
begin
with
logistic
costs
down
for
individual
households
for
those
who
could
afford
it
or
couldn't
who
weren't
in
a
position
yet
to
join.
And
again,
this
would
not
be
a
conversation
if
we
weren't
in
the
position
that
we're
in
the
economy
that
we're
in
right
now.
H
D
Thank
you
very
smoothly,
though.
Your
points
are
excellent
and
I
completely
respect
the
position.
You're
coming
from
and
I
went
back
and
forth
about
where
I
and
I
just
thought
that,
ultimately,
the
impact
on
the
environment
was
the
reason
to
do
the
program,
and
if
it
is
optional
out
for
those
who
can't
afford
it,
then
they
still
have
that
ability
to
do
that.
Member
Eisner.
E
Thank
you,
I
I
have
to
agree
with
the
council
members
from
Italy
I've
been
back
and
forth
on
this.
You
know
left
right
and
centre
up
and
down
I.
Just
don't
think
the
economics
of
the
times
is
suitable
to
bring
in
a
charge
that
a
lot
of
people
will
be
brought
forward
or
well
we'll,
certainly
you
upset
about
imposed
upon
them.
So
the
way
I
feel
is
that
the
way
the
amendment
is
the
way
the
ordinance
is
currently
at
night.
I
can't
both
worry
I.
G
Like
one
thing
that
you
mentioned
earlier,
remember
Crowell,
which
is
that
your
hope
and
and
I
I
think
we
should
ensure
that
this
happens
is
that
included
in
the
educational
material
that
would
be
inside
the
bucket
when
people
get
the
bucket
would
be
information
about
how
to
opt
out.
So
you
know
they
could
just
call
and
ask
so
I.
Don't
think
that
would
be
a
problem
and
I
do
think.
D
H
Same
argument
can
be
used
on
the
other
side.
We
can
promote
this
program
as
much
as
we
want
and
encourage
people
to
sign
in
so
that
you
are
getting
people
who
want
it
to
join
in
so
and
I
and
I
again
respect
everything
you
said,
but
I'm
just
trying
to
understand
the
my
very
minor
differences
that
we're
talking
here
about,
but
we're
also
talking
about
the
same
thing.
We
say
people
can
have
the
option.
Yes,
they
have
the
option,
but
who
are
we
asking
to
take
action?
H
A
I
didn't
know
if
we
had
any
more
comments.
This
is
a
letter
that
was
addressed
to
Athens
City
Council
members
and
the
president
Jan
Hudson
of
the
Far
East
Neighborhood
Association,
requested
that
I
read
this
nice
so
that
it
is
in
the
records
for
our
City
Council
meeting
on
behalf
of
the
FINA
board.
Thank
you
sincerely
for
conducting
an
open
discussion
regarding
ordinances,
60,
20
and
60
120.
We
greatly
appreciate
your
willingness
to
listen
and
respond
to
citizen
concerns.
A
We're
particularly
grateful
to
councilmember
Crowell,
who
has
responded
clearly
and
promptly
to
our
emails,
he's
expressed
appreciation
for
citizen
input
and
has
been
willing
to
consider
all
sides
of
the
issue.
These
things
matter
to
constituents,
and
we
are
grateful
regarding
composting
options.
We
were
pleased
to
hear
councilmember
Smedley
express
support
for
asking
citizens
to
opt
in.
A
We
agree
with
her
statement
that
this
is
a
more
honest
approach
than
charging
your
constituents
unbeknownst
to
them
and
then
imposing
the
added
chore
of
contacting
utility
offers
to
opt
out,
as
Smedley
indicated,
this
could
affect
their
Mo's
most
vulnerable.
Asking
citizens
to
opt
in
would
better
engender
the
trust
of
your
constituents.
A
Also
by
having
citizens
opt
in.
The
study
will
have
an
accurate
count
of
the
number
of
residents
who
support
citywide
composting.
That
information
can
be
used
to
plan
educational
and
public
relations
efforts
as
you
move
toward
a
garnering
additional
support.
An
opt-out
process
cannot
provide
that
accuracy,
since
the
numbers
would
include
those
citizens
who
are
unaware
of
or
who
overlooked
the
fee.
We
ask
that
you
support
an
opt-in
provision
and
the
interest
of
honesty
and
continued
planning
for
citywide
composting
services
and
signed
by
Jan
Hudson
as
president
of
the
Far
East
Side
neighborhood
association.
D
D
Hrc
provided
base
cost
of
the
composting
program
of
twenty
five
thousand
dollars,
if
that
is
the
cost
that
that
mr.
Swank
is
referring
to
that
base,
cost
was
absorbed
in
all
of
the
fees
across
the
entire
program
of
the
city,
so
all
the
commercial
rates,
all
the
residential
rates,
the
revenues
from
extra
bags,
the
dumpster
rates
the
revenues
from
special
hauls
that
was
calculated
into
the
entire
contract
by
code
enforcement
office,
because
that
is
what
HRC
wrote
into
their
bid.
I
Thanks
president
nicely
I
just
risk
I
think
all
of
the
council
members
also
received
this
email
from
a
resident
that
I
think
sort
of.
It
explains
why
I'm
in
favor
of
the
opt-out
and
she
said
I-
think
many
of
us
have
a
number
of
things,
keeping
our
minds
busy
these
days
and
we
still
simply
won't
take
the
time
to
opt-in,
no
matter
how
little
time
it
takes.
I
But
if
it
was
done
for
us,
we
may
leave
things
as
they
are
and
even
if
we
don't
have
much
to
compost
ourselves,
we
support
the
community
and
I
I.
Think
that,
though,
though,
I
I
understand
and
and
certainly
appreciate,
member
Smith
Lee's
point
as
far
as
who
we
are
asking
to
take
action,
the
sort
of
human
nature
is
if
it,
if
it's
something
that
that
you
support
or
you
think
yeah
that'd,
be
a
good
idea.
I
I'm
willing
to
support
that,
for
the
city
doesn't
mean
you'll,
take
action
and
therefore
it
it
would
make
having
it
it,
opt-in,
all
those
people
who
think
it.
It's
a
fine
idea
and
can
afford
to
pay.
The
portion
might
not
be
inclined
to
act
on
that
and
would
make
it
a
less
sustainable
program
for
our
community
and
ultimately
would
would
lead
to
lower
participation,
but
those
for
whom
it
really
is
a
financial
burden,
or
they
just
simply
disagree
with
the
action
that
we
as
council
take
on.
I
D
C
Well,
the
bucket
well
now
I'm
all
confused,
so
we
hopped
out
and
we
also
have
climate
change.
We
need
to
think
both
short
term
and
long
term
when
we're
looking
at
this,
because
we
know
that
the
if
they
just
increase
over
time
and
composting
is
going
to
help
us
have
more
sustainable,
really
increases
in
the
future
and
have
more
resilience
for
us
to
be
able
to
be
more
sustainable,
which
everybody's
told
us
when
we've
been
doing
our
comprehensive
planning
process
for
the
last
two
years.
So
thank
you.
B
We
need
to
work
through
a
refresh
period
every
year
and
when
would
that
be
I
would
say
that
letters
of
notice
for
opting
in
or
opting
out
should
be
sometime
in
the
fall,
but
you
know
whether
this
is
a
devil
in
the
detail
that
we've
not
gone
through
yet
remember
Crowell,
it's
certainly
something
that
needs
to
be
addressed
as
a
way.
Every
year
individuals
are
informed
of
their
option
to
either
opt
in
or
opt
out
depending
on
what
council
decides
tonight.
B
That's
what
you
see
with
so
Peck,
that's
what
you
see
with
no
Peck
you'll
get
a
mailer
every
three
years
when
negotiations
for
those
rates
comes
forward
and
people
are
notified.
Here's
your
rate
change!
You
have
the
option
to
opt
out
if
you
so
choose.
As
a
council
member
fall
just
indicated,
and
yes
I
agree,
council
member
fall
that
that
happens.
Citizenry
is
pretty
now
used
in
so
Peck
and
I.
Think
someone
used
in
OPEC,
which
has
the
same
opt-out
option
associated
with
it,
where
someone
can
go
on
the
market
and
decide.
D
Meetings
have
been
proposed
this
week
immediately
following
tonight's
decision
to
try
to
work
out
some
of
those
issues.
So
you
know,
prior
to
these
ordinances
and
approving
the
contract,
the
code
enforcement
did
not
want
to
get
with
service
providers,
make
any
sort
of
detailed
arrangements
and
try
to
figure
these
things
out.
But
after
these
ordinances
are
approved,
that
can
happen,
and
there
is
a
timely
there's.
D
A
time
crunch
here
and
I
know
that
they
want
to
figure
some
of
those
things
out,
and
there
been
a
number
of
things
that
I've
heard
discussed
such
as
two
separate
periods,
a
July
one
period
and
then
an
August.
You
know
October
period
for
people
who
come
into
our
community
in
August
for
the
university,
but
hopefully
we
can
work.
Those
things
out.
I
also
want
to
just
reassure
Clark
Walker
that
I
will
discuss
the
the
contract
itself
as
well
as
I
want
to
make
sure
I
understand.
D
I
was
told
the
law
director
and
we
worked
out
procedures
for
this
even
have
cut
many
of
them
wrong.
Already.
We
can
have
a
vote
specifically
on
section
two
of
this
ordinance,
so
I'll
just
read
out
loud
in
case
people.
Don't
have
it
in
front
of
them.
Jim
to
city
account.
Holders
may
opt
out
of
the
composting
material
collection
services
program
by
contacting
the
atman
city
utilities
building
office.
D
What
we're
done
discussing
we
can
vote
on
that
specific
amendment
to
this
amendment
and
then,
depending
on
the
result
of
that
vote,
then
go
forward
with
the
additional
amendments
to
this
amendment,
which
also
would
include
the
attached
contract.
That
makes
sense
any
additional
comments
on
on
what
we're
talking
about
member
consus.
F
F
So
I
do
see
the
benefit
of
an
opt-out,
not
only
you
know
in
the
in
the
amount
of
getting
more
users
right
off
the
bat,
but
but
also
just
that
additional
hidden
costs
that
the
city
would
be
saddled
with
with
education
and
trying
to
trying
to
really
promote
this
and
trying
to
figure
out
how
to
how
to
get
get
people
to
opt
in.
So
that
doesn't
mean
I've
made
up
my
mind
on
this
one
I'm
still
listening
to
everyone
and
I'm
still
still
still
trying
to
come
to
terms
with
with
everything.
A
H
Thank
you,
I
do
have
a
question.
Do
we
know
the
details
of
the
process
for
what
the
experience
will
be
like
when
a
person
either
opt
in
or
opt
out
and
I?
Ask
that
because
either
way,
I
think
it
needs
to
be
as
simple
as
possible.
Do
we
have
an
undo?
You
have
an
understanding
of
what
that
would
be
like
I
thought.
A
We
had
clarification
that
we
would
be
able
to
accept
email
and
telephone
requests
to
opt
out,
as
opposed
to
the
difficulty
of
needing
to
come
to
City
Hall.
So
in
that
respect
either
way,
I
think
the
opt-in
or
opt-out
program
is
fairly
simple.
I
know
it's
fairly
simple
when
you
need
to
call
the
city
to
check
with
them
about
your
utility
bill
and
how
many,
how
many
kids,
you
have
to
be
ratified
that
so
I
would
think
it
would
be
something
like
that.
I.
A
C
A
H
That
thank
you.
I
I
had
mentioned
this
before
that
I'm
at
least
happy
that
we're
at
a
point
where
it
is
optional
and
as
much
as
I
am
a
Pope
I'm
opposed
to
opt
out.
It
is
still
optional
and
so
I
do
acknowledge
that
I.
Don't
like
the
fact
that
we
who
were
asking
to
take
action
but
I,
am
getting
the
sense
on
council
that
the
majority
do
support,
opt
out,
and
that
is
close
to
perfect
in
my
mind
and
so
and
I
wouldn't
want
to
leave
the
impression
that
I
oppose
an
optional
program.
H
G
Appreciate
your
comments,
number
Smedley
and
I
think
you
have
every
right
to
disagree.
It's
okay,
no
one's
mad
at
you,
but
just
to
add
on
to
what
number
Falls
said.
I
was
one
of
the
participants
in
the
first
pilot
program
for
the
composting
program
back
when
we
had
to
take
our
buckets
to
the
farmers
market
ever
since
then,
rural
action
has
actually
conducted
surveys
with
the
participants
and
I
believe
I'm,
correct
in
saying
I'm,
not
sure
I've
heard
about
them
for
their
most
recent
one.
G
But
up
to
that
point
at
least
the
percentage
of
participants
who
really
liked
the
program
more
positive
about
it
were
glad
they
were
participating
was
very
high.
It
was
something
like
they
were
surprised
how
high
it
was
I
I'm,
not
precisely
certain
but
I,
believe
it
was
over
75
or
80
percent,
and
this
program
I
think
we've
heard
from
so
many
of
the
participants
they
love
it.
They
want
to
keep
it
going.
G
Some
of
them
had
to
drop
out
when
the
price
went
up
to
$20,
but
they'll
be
thrilled
to
do
it
again
now
that
the
price
will
be
lower
and
I.
Just
really
hope
that
a
lot
of
people
in
Athens
will
try
that,
because
those
of
us
who
have
participated,
I've
really
enjoyed
being
in
the
program
and
helping
the
environment
plus
I
know.
This
is
a
strange
thing
to
say,
but
so
many
people
have
mentioned
it
in
their
emails
to
me.
G
A
D
I
just
want
to
make
sure
we
understand
that
the
amendment
that
I
made
a
motion
for
is
specifically
this
section
2.
So
we
are,
we
are
going
to
amend
possibly
two
or
three
times
we
are
doing
the
the
amendments
to
this
amendment
in
in
sections
I
mean
we
can
present
nicely
we
can
I.
Can
we
haven't
discussed
the
other
amendments
to
this
amendment?
D
We
can
do
that
if
that
is
procedurally
when
we
talk
to
the
law
director
before
I
brought
up
amending
each
individual
item
in
this
ordinance,
and
we
got
the
indication
that
that
was
acceptable.
But
one
way
to
do
this
is
to
for
me
to
go
ahead
and
discuss
the
other
changes,
and
then
we
we
know
that
we're
voting
down
if
we
do
not
want
the
opt-out
and
then
when
we
present
it
with
opt-in,
the
other,
the
other
changes
to
the
ordinance
would
still
be
there
and
we
can
do
it
that
way.
D
A
D
Okay,
thank
president
Isley.
The
only
there's
simple
changes
again.
The
word
optional
is
being
inserted
before
the
word
composting
and
then,
as
I
mentioned
section.
2
is
a
whole
new
section
to
this
amendment
city
simply
saying
city
account.
Holders
may
opt
out
of
the
composting
material
collection
services
program
by
contacting
the
Athens
that
utilities
billing
office
I
and
then
in
section
3.
The
amendment
is
to
change
from
the
total
authorization
for
the
service.
D
So
the
the
amendments
here
are
for
both
that
the
the
total
cost
of
the
of
the
program
as
in
the
HRC's
bid
has
not
changed.
Nothing
has
been
changed
to
the
bit
from
a
HRC:
that's
just
the
the
authorization
to
expend
from
the
garbage
fund
for
recycling
refuse
and
composting
services.
Now.
I
also
want
to
note
that
included
in
this
ordinance
is
an
attachment
which
is
the
contract
we
have
been
discussing.
D
The
contract
language
has
also
been
changed
to
allow
for
these
changes.
The
optional
composting
program
and
being
able
to
pay
the
program
by
the
$25,000
base
bid,
plus
the
six
dollars
and
33
cents
per
month
per
five-gallon
bucket
per
optional
account.
So
those
are
the
amendments
to
zero
60
20
that
are
on
the
table.
Thank
You
president
eyes.
Okay,.
H
A
H
H
A
J
A
A
A
K
A
C
A
Motion
to
adjourn
by
councilmember
fall
and
seconded
by
councilmember
Crowe,
all
those
in
favor
signify
by
saying
aye,
aye,
okay,
okay
and
I-
assume
no
opposed.
Thank
you
very
much.
We
are
adjourned
at
8:10
p.m.
from
our
special
session
will
now
move
immediately
into
the
Transportation
Committee,
and
that's
chair
by
councilmember
casas
of
council
members,
Crowell
and
Clodfelter
joining
in.
F
President
nicely,
thank
you
very
much
and
I
have
two
two
bullet
points
to
speak
to
tonight:
Transportation,
Committee
and
the
first
one
is
our
annual
street
paving
and
repair
ordinance
will
be,
will
be
coming
forward
to
be
the
very
transparent
I.
Don't
have
much
information
on
this
I?
Don't
have
a
dollar
amount,
although
I
know
I,
believe
I
did
have
a
conversation
with
with
what
blocker,
but
I.
Think
I
can't
remember
that
the
totals
that
we
that
we
have
coming
up
additionally
I
do
know
that
there
is
no
street
list
list
at
this
point.
F
A
F
Correct,
yes,
okay,
yeah,
the
second.
The
second
bullet
point
is
something
I've
actually
been
thinking
quite
a
bit
about.
This
is
the
right-of-way
use
for
small
businesses,
and
so
basically
you
know-
and
you
know,
I'm
sure-
that
people
on
council,
you
know
understand,
you
know
what
I
would
I
do
for
my
day,
job
and
and
so
I
am
a
service
industry.
Worker
and
I
have
been
on
the
front
lines
because
my
business
has
been
open
during
this
whole
time.
F
You
know
kovat
19
and
trying
to
figure
out
what
are
the
safest
protocols
that
we
can
incorporate
into
our
services
in
order
to
to
make
people
feel
safer.
You
know
more
comfortable,
you
know
not
only
that,
but
also
guaranteeing
that
our
that
our
service
industry
workers
have
a
better
a
better
shot
at
a
not
not
succumbing
to
this.
F
This
to
this
issue,
so
you
know
it's
something
that
that
we
will
worked
on
a
lot
and
and
it's
something
that
that
you
know
bars
and
restaurants
and
things
that
that
have
been
closed
for
for
a
long
period
of
time.
They're
just
you
know
they
they've
had
a
lot
of
time
to
think
about.
This
they've
had
a
lot
of
time
to
figure
out
how
to
how
to
approach
this
and
what
I've,
what
I've
noticed
in
my
own
business
is.
F
If
you
can
help
people
outside
there
is
a
large
percentage
of
the
population
that
it
extremely
helps
their
consumer
confidence.
They
don't
want
to
enter
the
business
if
they
don't
have
to,
and
so,
if
we
have,
we
have
the
ability,
as
a
city,
with
our
right
of
ways
to
help
businesses
that
that
believe
that
they
have
the
ability
to
help
conduct
business
in
a
safer
manner
in
an
outdoor
environment.
I
think
it's
it's
at
least
worth
a
look
now.
I
want
to
come
forward
and
also
say
that
I
don't
have
all
the
answers.
F
I
don't
have
the
the
idea
of
what's
going
to
work
and
what
doesn't
work?
I,
don't
know
how
the
how
the
margins
work
in
in
a
lot
of
businesses
that
I
don't
participate
in.
So
there
there's
a
lot
of
things
that
have
to
work
out
in
order
for
for
something
to
come
forward.
But
I
know
that
a
group
of
business
people
have
been
talking
about
this
and
have
been
trying
to
to
puzzle
this
out.
So
you
know
I,
know
I,
believe
member
cloud
filter
were
you
able
to
attend
the
the
chamber
meeting
today?
Yes,.
G
F
And
just
to
provide
a
little
bit
of
background,
the
the
Athens
Area
Chamber
of
Commerce,
put
out
a
survey
and
and
I
believe
that
that
Paul
Loeb
city
planner
also
participated
in
help
me
helping
build
that
that
that
survey
is
that
correct,
Patterson
and
so
I
didn't
hear
that
firsthand,
but
the
they
are
starting.
The
chamber
is
now
starting
to
have
some
meetings
and
and
try
to
understand
what
what
is
the
kind
of
kind
of
the
thing
that
will
work
for
a
lot
of
businesses.
F
We
don't
just
want
one
business,
you
know
a
member
or
a
couple
people
coming
forward
with
with
an
idea.
We
have
to
have
some
sort
of
consensus
in
order
to
figure
out.
You
know
how
how
we
could
do
something
and
I
will.
You
know
I
will
say
early
early
early
on.
You
know,
I
learned
very
quickly
that
you
know.
If
you
sustain
a
couple
of
months
of
bad
business,
you
know
of
low
of
low
revenues.
You
know
you're
you're
you're
on
the
ropes.
F
You
know
it's
just
it's
just
the
way
that
the
way
the
system
works
and
when
it's,
when
it's
working
the
way
it
should,
we
don't
have
to
worry,
but
currently
right
now.
You
know
if
we
have
the
opportunity
to
to
help
businesses
even
in
a
little
way
through
this
through
this
rough
spot,
I
think
it's
it's
worth
a
look,
so
I
guess
the
only
other
person
may
be
would
be
member
croucher,
Anse,
/
tation.
If
you
had
any
comments
or
thoughts.
D
G
Just
briefly
get
my
two
cents:
I
guess.
If
you're
asking
the
members
of
the
Transportation
Committee
I,
actually
think
it's
an
excellent
idea.
I
think
that
the
summer
of
2020
is
the
perfect
time
to
try
it,
because
our
businesses
are
hurting.
People
want
to
be
as
safe
as
possible
and,
as
you
mentioned,
a
lot
of
people
don't
want
to
go
into
a
building
to
have
a
meal
so
having
outdoor
seating
would
be
really
beneficial
and,
as
far
as
I
know,
there's
currently
far
less
traffic
either
for
pedestrians
or
drivers
uptown
right
now.
G
F
K
Thank
You,
council
members
and
everybody
for
giving
me
some
time
on
the
floor
today.
You
know
it's
just
such
a
weird
time
like
2020
summer
right
now.
What
we
can
do-
and
you
know
we're
bad
news
from
the
University
we're
hearing
and
seeing
you
know
things
that
aren't
very
good
for
a
lot
of
our
local
businesses
right
now
and
I
feel
like
the
we've
gotten
some
help.
A
lot
of
us
have
gotten
PPP
loans
and
things
along
those
lines.
K
Don't
want
I,
don't
think
anyone
wants
us
to
close
the
streets,
so
I'm
gonna
strike
those
words
from
the
record
or
talk
about
that.
You
do
not
want
to
close
the
streets,
but
we
do
want
to
make
things
a
little
bit
more
friendly
for
vending
in
a
safe
manner
during
2020
during
this
summer.
All
events
are
canceled,
there's
no
softball
tournaments,
baseball,
tournaments
swimming
events
happening
or
any
of
these
things
that
typically
bring
that
fill
our
hotel
rooms
over
and
over
in
the
summer,
you're
not
happening
those
extra
random
dollars
that
typically
come
in.
K
They
are
not
coming
this
year
and
I
think
that
a
lot
of
us
are
going
to
be
in
a
lot
of
trouble
and
we're
talking
about
no
offense.
But
you
guys
I
think
that
we're
going
to
be
in
a
lot
more
trouble.
If
there's
50
businesses
that
close
in
the
coming
year,
then
I
think
that
needs
to
be
addressed
and
pretty
quickly.
I,
don't
have
all
the
answers.
I'd
like
to
try
to
talk
about
being
a
problem,
finder
versus
a
problem
solver,
and
it's
really
important
to
solve
problems
and
I.
K
K
Gonna
continue
to
do
that,
because
I
want
you
to
feel
safe,
coming
and
dining
with
us,
be
it
inside
or
outside
you
know,
so
there's
definitely
a
lot
of
things
that
need
to
be
addressed,
fall
to
the
city
and
with
the
Health
Department
in
terms
of
something
that
maintains
our
beautiful.
You
know
our
a
esthetics
uptown
and
also
is
fiscally
responsible
in
these
spaces
and
in
something
that
I
again
I
can't
I.
F
Mr.
österreich,
thank
you
so
much
and
you
know
and
I
think
that
you
know
I,
think
that
making
sure
it
punches
out
for
the
businesses
is.
Is
this
paramount?
Safety,
of
course,
is
also
very
key
and
I
think
you
know
safety,
not
only
of
you
know
a
virus,
but
also
of
vehicles
and
pedestrians
or
or
patrons
so
there's,
there's
I,
guess.
There's
many
things
to
to
consider.
I
think
this
is
just
a
very
broad
general
conversation
tonight
because,
like
mr.
G
I
You,
member
cassa,
so
I
am
NOT
a
member
of
the
Transportation
Committee,
but
this
is
an
issue
that
I
think
is
very
important
that
we
are
discussing
and
I
sat
in
on
it
and
a
yuba,
the
Athens
uptown
Business
Association
meeting
recently
to
see
here
there.
The
members,
thoughts
and
ideas
about
this
and
as
a
citizen
I
just
want
to
say,
I
love,
parklets
and
outdoor
dining
and
I've
often
wished
that
we
had
more
of
that
in
Athens.
I
I
think
it
I
I
think
that
if,
if
we
can
take
this
opportunity
during
of
what
is
in
many
ways,
a
really
negative
situation
to
think
creatively
to
think
of
ways
to
in
the
long
run,
improve
our
city
and
bring
bring
new
Aspen
to
the
business
and
and
the
way
we
operate.
I
think
that
that
this
is
as
good
a
time
as
any
to
to
make
some
changes
and
and
hopefully
help
help
these
businesses
be
because
we
we
all
rely
so
much
on
each
other
and
everyone
will
will
suffer
if
we
are
losing
our
businesses.
I
So,
thank
you
for
being
here,
art
and
I
I,
just
I
we're
talking
in
and
supportive,
but
the
the
process
to
get
to
some
concrete
plans
is
going
to
be
the
maybe
the
tricky
part,
but
we
hopefully
that
can
happen
quickly
and
so
so
that
this
things
can
be
implemented
as
quickly
as
possible
to
to
experience
some
of
the
benefits
during
the
summer
and
into
the
fall
season.
Thank
you.
B
Yeah
mute
myself,
Thank
You,
councilmember
Kostas,
as
was
mentioned,
and
I
can't
remember
who
mentioned
it.
You
know,
I
have
been
a
fan
for
a
long
time
of
parklets,
exploring
them
seeing
them
everywhere,
I
go,
it
seems
I
will
share
with
Council
that
its
staff
this
morning
along
these
same
lines,
something
that
I
did
mention
to
chief
rhymer,
is
the
possibility
of
exploring
some
of
our
alleys.
Now
know
this
council
that
there's
technically
there's
only
one
and
part
of
another
alley
that
is
city
owned.
Most
of
the
alleys
are
privately
owned
in
the
Uptown
area.
B
But
if
you
look
carefully
at
the
essence
of
Athens,
it
does
address
the
alleys
and
some
other
uses
of
the
alleys
chief
rhymer
is
willing
to
explore
those
as
well
as
as
areas
in
which
we
could
better
utilize
those
alleys,
because
trust
me
most
of
our
fire
equipment
can't
roll
down
those
alleys
they're
designed
for
now
for
dragging
hose
and
even
if
a
truck
could
get
down
the
alley.
The
firefighters
could
not
get
out
the
doors
because
the
alley
is
too
narrow.
B
So
I
want
council
to
know
that
I've
been
looking
at
that
and
I'm
certainly
willing
to
explore
some
options
with
Ohio
University
with
the
college,
green
or
Howard
Square
or
some
other
closed
in
areas.
That
could
be
I.
Think
during
this
unprecedented
time,
I
hate
using
that
term.
It's
overused
and
I
get
it,
but
look.
How
often
do
we
face
a
pandemic,
but
during
these
times
finding
ways
why
have
ones
Thank
You
mr.
B
österreich
I,
think
we
all
do
need
to
be
very
creative
and
think
outside
stand
on
top
of
the
box,
instead
of
being
in
the
box
and
figure
out
how
we
can
think
of
things
differently
and
the
other
thing
to
keep
in
mind
as
we're
exploring
this
car
having
this
conversation
and
exploring
potential
ways
that
we
can
do
things
differently
in
that
a
lot
of
what's
happening
right
now
under
kovat
19.
This
is
the
new
normal.
This
is
the
things
that
we're
experiencing
now.
B
B
He
is
tasked
him
with
looking
very
deeply
at
the
different
options
that
are
out
there
to
help
our
commerce
across
the
city.
It's
not
just
in
the
Uptown
area
is
how
how
can
we
do
things
differently
throughout
the
entire
city
of
Athens
within
our
business,
you
know
be
one
through
pv3
districts
as
we
move
forward,
so
you've
got
a
lot
of
work
ahead
of
us.
F
Right,
thank
thank
you.
Mayor,
Paterson
and
I
did
want
to
make
one
one
more
final
comment.
Today,
I
was
able
to
have
a
conversation,
a
short
one.
They
all
they're
all
pretty
short
these
days
with
a
with
a
couple
with
a
the
six
seven
year
old
I
believe
and
they
were
from
Parkersburg,
and
they
were
very
you
know
they
had
their
masks.
They
asked
if
they
could
think
of
them.
F
If
they
could
come
in
and
I
asked
them,
they
were
from
Parkersburg
and
I
and
I
asked
them
how
how
was
over
there,
and
they
said
that
Athens
compared
to
to
that
environment.
The
mask
usage
is
over
the
top
here
that
people
are
much
more
mindful
so
I
want
to
congratulate.
You
know
everybody
in
the
community
for
for
doing
such
such
a
good
good
job,
but
you
know
when
we,
when
we
think
about
these
these.
You
know
these
these
types
of
arrangements
where
we're
trying
to
trying
to
attract
more
people.
F
They
exist
out
there
and
they're
looking
for
those
spaces
that
maybe
don't
exist
in
their
communities,
so
I
would
strongly
recommend
if
we
have
messaging
that
really
really
plays
that
up,
so
that
we
know
that
the
people
that
are
coming
are
looking
or
looking
or
looking
for
that
because
those
are
those
are
the
people
that
we
want
to
see
if
their
communities
are
not
providing
that
type
of
service.
So
so
I
believe
that's,
that's
all
I
have
tonight
for
Transportation
Committee.
Thank
you
very
much.
A
I
That's
zero
percent
Interest,
and
but
that's
a
really
great
thing.
Then
we
can
do
that
zero
percent
Interest
in
order
to
be
able
to
make
these
effortless
any
questions
on
dewatering.
And
then
we
have
the
city
sewer
system
improvements
and,
as
council
knows,
we
have.
The
city
of
Athens
has
been
working
with
improvements
and
expansion
of
the
city
sewer
system,
and
this
is
part
of
that
project.
And,
interestingly,
it's
because
of
this
project
that
we
were
eligible
for
the
zero
percent
loan
from
the
EPA
for
the
dewatering.
I
I
So
this
is
going
to
be
appropriating
authorizing
and
appropriating
funds
for
design
of
the
city,
sewer
system,
improvements
project
and
it's
going
to
be
stagecoach
to
summit
and
dairy
Lane,
Richland,
Avenue
and
56
lift
station
and
out
on
West
Union,
either
looking
at
whether
we
gravity
or
possibly
an
upgrade
to
the
depot
lift
station.
But
speaking
with
our
engineer,
you're
hoping
to
be
able
to
use
gravity
system
there.
But
this
is
to
authorize
and
appropriate
appropriate
funds
for
the
design
of
this
project.
I
Upgrades
at
the
crimes,
water
reservoir
and
we
had
to
get
authorization
to
do
some
soil
borings
on
property
owned
by
the
kinds
Center
and
as
a
result
of
those
borings.
We
have
identified
the
location
for
the
construction
and
we
need
to
do
several
different
things,
but
we
need
to
increase
the
authorization
for
engineering
services
and
also
for
property
acquisition,
because
we
need
to
acquire
the
property
from
times
in
order
to
build
the
the
booster
station.
There
we
go.
I
That's
the
terminology:
I
was
looking
for,
so
we
will
need
to
obtain
the
property
and
also
gain
access
rights
at
which
currently,
we
don't
have
we're
accessing
through
their
driveway
without
having
right
away
attached
to
it.
So
this
is
to
increase
a
authorization
from
it
was
previously
authorized.
We
need
to
increase
it
by
$200,000
from
the
water
fund
and
for
100,000
wait
a
minute.
My
my
notes
from
the
engineer
cut
off
and
I:
don't
have
the
total
total
amount
on
that
just
one
minute,
I
apologize,
but
it.
I
Seven:
four:
zero,
six,
three:
seven:
five:
five:
nine
five
hundred
for
one
hundred
thousand
funds
in
a
capital
budget
design;
and
that
sorry,
though,
that
was
not
very
clear,
but
it's
the
new
kinds
booster
station
to
improve
our
water
services
on
the
south
side
of
the
city,
and
we
need
to
increase
the
authorization
in
order
to
allow
for
the
property
acquisition
and
write
a
play
and
I'll
get
more
details.
If
anyone
has
questions
about
it,
I
just.
I
A
F
A
D
Thank
You
president
Isley
member
grace
is
very
impressive
and
handling
City
and
Safety
Services
Committee
oil
fire
after
a
lie
on
the
Auditor
and
the
experience
of
member
reisender
and
other
members
of
the
committee
to
get
through
all
of
our
items
under
finance
and
personnel.
The
first
item
is
the
2020
budget
reductions
and
cost-saving
measures,
and
this
is
the
realization
quite
obvious
to
everyone
that
we
need
to
spend
some
careful
attention.
D
About
hirings
about
is
about
compensation
plan
about
are
taxed,
mix
the
money's
allocated
for
Transportation
Fund
that
might
help
our
general
fund
and
so
I'm
gonna
start
with
member
reisender
or
anyone
else
on
the
finance
and
Personnel
Committee.
If
they
wanted
to
chime
in
here,
what
might
be
necessary
I
know,
member
reisender
has
discussed
measures
going
back
to
2008.
There
was
a
council
resolution
which
asked
the
city
administration
to
utilize
canceled
council
as
a
review
process
for
new
hires,
and
there
are
things
of
that
nature.
D
E
The
auditor
is
that
this
has
told
us
that,
in
terms
of
business
income,
taxes
and
most
personal
income
taxes,
those
monies
were
already
coming
in,
of
course,
for
2019
into
the
city's
coffers
next
year.
That
tax
year
is
going
to
be
in
seriously
bad
shape
for
unemployment,
for
reduce
business
taxes
and
so
on.
E
So
we
we
have
to
really
plan
now,
not
just
for
the
avert,
the
immediate
emergency
that
were
suffering
now,
but
next
year's
financial
crisis,
which
will
be
coming
and
some
things
are
going
to
have
to
be
looked
at
what
we
want
to
do,
at
least
from
my
previous.
We
want
to
ensure
that
we
keep
our
employees
employed.
We
we
don't
want
to
lose
anybody
because
we're
not
like
and
I'm,
not
minimizing
a
business.
When
you
have
to
make
a
cutback
in
your
business,
you
lose
50
percent
of
your
employees.
E
That's
that's
a
crisis,
no
doubt
about
it.
But
if
you
survive,
you
can
rehire,
but
the
city
like
we
have.
We
need
everybody
that
we
have
we're
already
operating
pretty
much
at
a
minimum
staff.
We
we
get
buck
real.
We
have
a
budget
and
we
pay
and
that's
that's
the
number
of
employees
that
we
can
have.
We
don't
want
to
lose
anybody,
so
we
have
to
look
at
things
like
hiring
freezes.
If
there
is
a
position
that
is
needs
to
be
filled,
can
we
delay
filling
it?
E
Is
it
absolutely
critical
to
the
operation
that
we
feel
like
this
month,
or
can
we
defer
it
for
seven
or
eight
months?
We
have
to
look
at
things
like
wage
freezes,
obviously
works,
so
many
of
our
employees
are
under
a
contract
that
already
stipulates
an
increase,
but
we
have
to
look
at
what's
coming
up
this
year
and
next
year
and
I
think
all
these
things
were
on
the
table.
We
all
have
to
take
a
very
close
look
at
it
and,
as
you
say,
more
eyes,
the
better.
D
Thank
you
memorize
night
want
to
comment
quickly
before
we
go
to
member
Smedley,
that
the
other
thing
that
I
appreciate
that
the
service
safety
director
chief
file
and
the
mayor's
office
is
doing
is
I'm
making
sure
that
all
the
departments
are
carefully
calculating
necessary
expenditures
directly
connected
to
kovin
19,
so
that
there
is
a
possibility
of
reimbursements.
We
already
have
all
of
those
that
information
and
can
submit
for
those
to
the
different
sources
that
will
be
hopefully
providing
money's
in
the
cares.
Act
and
I
really
appreciate
memorizing.
There's
experience
on
this
committee
member
smoothly.
D
H
You
I
just
want
a
second
point.
Remember,
raising
I
mentioned,
which
is
our
goal,
is
to
keep
everyone
employed.
So
what
can
we
do
to
make
sure
we
that
happens
and
I
would
just
thank
everyone
in
advance
for
those
difficult
decisions.
You'll
have
to
make
on
your
budgets
too.
To
make
that
happen
and
any
way
we
can
help
us
counsel.
We
will
do
so
and
that's
it.
Thank
you.
B
So
I
can
certainly
respond
to
that
council
members
Smedley,
you
know
back
in
the
tail
end
of
March,
is
when
I
reached
out
to
all
departments.
During
my
all,
you
know
all
departments,
all
staff
meetings
and
said
you've
got
to
look
at
your
budgets
carefully
and
take
things
bare-bones,
and
we
started
with
the
capital
improvements
capital
improvements
had
over
$800,000
in
it
in
working
with
the
auditor's
office
in
how
we're
going
to
reduce
that
down,
knowing
that
there
will
certainly
be
emergencies.
B
You
know
that
we
need
to
address
in
the
city,
some
of
that
can
come
through
other
fun
lines
but
or
other
accounts,
but
you
know
Arian
Smedley,
hope
to
your
to
your
question.
Some
of
the
things
that
we
have
already
done.
We've
done
this
for
a
while.
Now
is
unless
it's
an
emergency
overtime
has
been
pretty
much
stripped
out.
We
have
not
replaced
individuals
who
have
retired,
so
there
are
open
positions
that
we
have
not
filled.
B
We
are
looking
at
everything
thing
possible
at
this
point
in
time
and
to
the
the
other
point
that
was
made
is
that-
and
this
is
important
for
the
viewing
audience
to
to
know
and
recognize
that
we
have
a
little
over
a
hundred
and
eighty
full-time
employees
for
the
city
that
is
covering
eleven
square
miles
of
city.
Your
water
delivery
system,
your
sewer
system,
streets,
roads,
police,
fire,
arts
parks
and
recreation.
B
Granted,
arts,
Parks
and
Recreation
hasn't
been
open
since
the
tail
end
of
March,
either
that
we
are
looking
at
every
single
way
in
which
we
can
reduce
expenses
and
expenditures
in
the
city
and
again
working
very
closely
with
the
auditor's
office
to
see
you,
you
know
what
might
be
overlooked
and
and
in
some
cases
in
areas
where
we
can't
go
as
thin
as
we
wanted
to
go.
We
can't
reduce
things
as
much
as
we
we
feel
we
need
to
reduce,
and
so
that
is
the
plan.
Moving
forward.
B
I
will
agree
110
percent
with
councilmember
Eisner,
and
that
is
that,
with
what
everyone
has
heard,
with
the
layoffs
that
have
occurred
and
with
our
largest
employer
in
the
city
and
then
the
most
recent
layoffs
or
non-renewals
that
have
occurred,
some
of
those
we
won't
realize
until
May
of
2021
and
so
we're
tracking
that
very
carefully
as
well
as
we
move
forward.
But
again,
this
goes
back
to
what
I
said
earlier
on.
When
we
were
talking
about
the
the
world.
B
As
we
know
it
here
in
Athens
is
markedly
going
to
change
as
we
move
forward,
and
we
need
to
be
able
to
to
make
those
changes
successfully
and
we
need
to
make
those
changes
with
everyone's
support
as
we
move
forward.
So
that's
more
than
you
asked
for
in
terms
of
answer
my
thoughts
on
number
Smedley,
but
I
will
step
off
my
soapbox
at
this
point
in
time.
No.
H
D
J
The
mayor
has
made
us
aware
of
the
Finance
Committee
I
know
that
there
is
money
available
for
our
share.
The
mayor
might
want
to
explain
that
part,
which
means
that
we
wouldn't
necessarily
have
to
I
remember
when
we
added
transportation
to
the
list
in
the
tax
mix,
and
it
was
for
those
you
know
us
paying
our
share
of
what
was
going
on,
and
it
hasn't
always
been
that
way
of
course.
But
the
fact
is
that
we
have
money
there
and
there's
no
real
reason
to
keep
putting
money
into
that
fund.
J
People
still
have
to
be
paid
all
those
people
that
are
keeping
the
water
and
sewer
going
still
want
their
paychecks,
and
we
have
bills
coming
in
from
before
hit
that
we
still
need
to
pay
the
mayor.
You
know
we
have
to
have
a
leader
there's
just
so
many
other
things
to
think
about
law.
Director
has
been
really
busy,
Court
has
been
open.
J
You
know
they
paired
back
and
been
doing
a
lot
more.
You
know,
zoom
type
hearings
and
stuff,
but
they've
been
open.
The
whole
time
court
has
and
so
we're
paying
them,
and
that
means
the
prosecutors
are
working
and
it's
just
really.
The
ability
to
cut
back
and
very
many
positions
is
pretty
limited
and
so
that
tax
money
that
goes
into
the
general
fund
is
very
important.
That's
what
pays
all
of
our
police
and
fire
and
they
are
under
law
director,
Court,
it's
a
big
fund
and
so
any
money
if
it's
not
needed
in
there.
J
B
Thank
you,
auditor
heck.
The
I
was
contacted
by
the
director
of
transportation
at
half
cap
Carolyn
Conley,
in
that
they
received
from
the
Department
of
Transportation
well
over
two
million
dollars,
which
will
keep
the
transit
systems
all
and
keep
in
mind,
counsel
that
that
for
half
cap,
that's
for
systems,
it's
the
go
bus,
its
Athens,
on-demand,
its
Athens
public
transit
and
then
it's
Logan
transit.
So
they
received
up
funding
which
was
wonderful
news
on
their
part.
B
It
was
wonderful
news
on
our
part
as
well,
because
his
honor
had
indicated
it
would
cover
our
match
for
Athens
public
transit.
What
I
have
in
consultation
with
the
auditor?
What
we're
thinking
is
there's
about
a
hundred
and
fifty
thousand
dollars
in
that
that
that
account
and
not
to
completely
remove
all
the
money
from
that,
so
that
we
do
have
a
level
of
carryover.
B
It
will
still
be
substantial,
it'll,
be
at
least
a
hundred
thousand
dollars
transferred
out
or
direct
bomb
if
I'm
not
mistaken,
as
we
move
forward
the
so
that
again
was
was
good
news.
It
allows
us
to
free
things
up
so
so
again,
I
guess
to
that
point
we
are.
There
are
a
fortunate
things
like
this
that
turn
up,
but
we're
still
exploring
all
other
options
and
turning
over
every
single
rock
we
possibly
can
to
to
work
through
this
particular
period.
D
Just
we
have
a
lot
of
work
to
do
as
member
reisender
has
has
pointed
out
and
keeping
close
eye
and
doing
what
we
can
and
some
of
the
comments
that
remember
Smedley
made
with
with
mayor
Paterson.
We
are
all
in
this
together
and
and
any
way
that
we
can
work
together
to
do
the
best
by
the
citizens
of
Athens.
You
know
we
need
to
do
that,
and
it's
going
to
take
a
close
look
at
everything
and
if
that
includes
council
engaging
with
the
city
administration
on
hiring
I.
D
C
Thank
you,
I
want
to
make
that
just
two
points.
One
I
think
it
really
is
extraordinarily
important
to
keep
every
every
one
of
our
employees
because
it
feeds
into
what
Jeff
was
saying.
Is
that
it's
very
expensive
for
us
to
be
able
to
rehire
or
go
through
that
process
to
pick
up
another
police
officer
or
sort
of
things?
Those
are
very
long-term
processes,
so
it's
it's
in
our
best.
C
It
would
be
better
to
not
lose
them
and
I
think
that
we,
the
model
that
was
used
during
the
recession.
You
know
we
never
really
had
to
layoff
anybody
there,
so
I
think
we've
done
it
before
as
a
community,
and
we
can
do
it
again
as
a
immunity
and
I
think.
That's
really
important.
I
think
the
other
thing
that
we
need
to.
C
B
Just
one
last
thing
if
I
may,
and
that
is
that
we
are
tracking
all
of
our
kovat
19
related
expenses
in
the
city
of
Athens
and
looking
to
get
reimbursed
for
those
expenses.
So
that's
something
else
to
just
to
share
with
with
councilmembers
Smedley
and
actually,
all
all
of
council
that
we
are.
We
are
tracking
those
expenses
as
we
move
forward
and
we
have
all
along
we've
been
tracking
them.
Since
we
fell
under
the
governor's
orders,.
D
D
This
refers
to
the
city's
contribution
to
the
pension
plans
to
Oprah's
and
opers
has
has
let
the
auditor's
office
know
that
the
in
order
for
the
city
to
be
in
compliance.
We
need
specific
language
that
the
IRS
requires
in
an
ordinance
or
a
resolution,
particularly
in
terms
of
the
contract
with
AskMe
local
2403.
J
I
think
so,
I
think
that's
what
the
point
is:
the
city
and
the
employee
each
pay
into
their
employment,
our
pension
accounts
and
the
pickup
plan
is
where
we
collect
the
money
from
the
employees
and
then
and
we
papers
directly
in
a
lump
sum.
It
appears
our
last
ordinance
addressing
this
was
93
and
the
auditors,
the
probe
that
came
from
hers,
we're
looking
for
you
know
more
recent
legislation,
acknowledging
what
we've
been
doing
this
whole
time
anyway,
and
so
and
they
provided
a
sample
resolution.
J
J
Thank
you,
yeah
yeah.
They
did
not
have
an
issue
with
what
we're
doing
just
that
we
don't
have
like
council
approval.
It's
like
council
approving
the
financial
statements
we
turn
out
every
month
and
the
auditors
like
to
know
that
someone
else
has
approved
it
or
knows
that
we're
doing
it
or
you
know
that
kind
of
thing.
D
D
Comment
from
the
Committee
on
that
okay,
thank
you.
Moving
on,
we
will
now
do
appropriations
and
transfers.
I
believe
that
the
main
one
to
discuss
here
is
that
the
community
center
needs
an
increase
in
their
refund
line.
As
we
know,
they
are
processing
refunds
and
they
don't
currently
have
enough
in
their
unappropriated
balance,
and
so
the
auditor
ad
is
asking
for
decreased
and
increases
to
cover
those
costs
and
I
believe
that
the
amount
that
is
requested
we've
got
an
update
today
from
director
more
through
chief
file
that
are
requesting
$10,000
to
cover
those
refunds.
D
They
do
have
an
equipment
line
fund
which
currently
has
17,000
dollars
in
it
that
they
will,
with
the
changes
from
covered
19,
that
they
will
not
be
meeting
immediately
so
I
believe
direct.
If
I
have
this
correct,
we're
proposing
transferring
the
$10,000
from
that
equipment
line
to
be
used
for
these
refunds?
Yes,
yes,.
J
J
J
We
can't
reduce
like
electric.
You
know
gas
you'll
tell
phone
lines,
things
like
that
that
have
to
be
in
there,
so
anyway
we're
going
to
be
reducing
about
1.1
million
dollars
altogether.
Now
some
of
this
money
will
be
in
the
proprietary
funds
which
don't
necessarily
help
the
general
fund,
but
not
all
of
them.
J
Rather
than
listing
the
first
time
we
did
that.
That
word
des
was
probably
three
pages
long
and
we're
gonna
have
to
reduce
it
anyway,
it's
probably
more
for
Debbie
than
anything,
but
it
needs
to
be
done,
and
so
she
has
I
think
sent
out
an
ordinance
which
is
similar
to
the
one.
That's
been
done
every
year
for
the
past,
several
well,
almost
since
I
first
got
up
here
just
council
giving
me
the
authorization
to
reduce
those
appropriations
as
needed
due
to
the
pandemic
and
the
loss
of
revenue,
etc,
etc.
J
So
I
don't
know,
is
everybody
seeing
that
Sam
draft
ordinance
or
not
necessarily
same
I,
know
okay?
Well,
it's
just
pretty
basic.
We
can
send
that
out.
If
anybody
has
any
comments
and
in
the
meantime
I
can
let
people
know
how
much
from
each
funds
that
we'll
be
reducing
or
I,
don't
know
what
else
you
might
want.
But
you
know
the
fact
is
we're
not
going
to
have
the
revenue
and
all
of
these
funds
that
we're
expecting
and
and
it's
not
just
the
tax
revenue
either.
J
You
know
parking
meters,
court
costs
and
fines,
they're
still
open,
but
they're,
not
you
know,
nobody's
operating
at
full
scale
and
in
other
funds
it's
the
same
kind
of
thing:
community
center
recreation-
they
just
don't
have
anything
going
on
and
and
so
nobody's
you
know
they
don't
have
the
revenue
that
they
usually
get
by
now
either
so
I
don't
know
anybody
else.
Have
any
questions
about
that.
E
J
J
A
A
C
A
D
Okay,
Thank
You
auditor
Hecht.
If
there's
nothing
else
on
appropriation
and
transfers
or
questions
or
comments,
then
we'll
to
the
last
item
on
our
agenda
night
for
finance
and
personnel,
and
that
is
Senate
bill.
310
City
Council
will
need
to
approve
a
resolution.
The
three
reading
resolution
before
we
recess
this
summer
that
affirms
that
any
funds
that
Athens
receives.
D
That
will
cost
will
be
used
only
to
cover
costs
described
in
the
cares
Act
and
that
will
be
in
compliance
with
other
regulations
in
Senate
bill.
310
clerk
Walker
supplied
us
with
a
draft
template
and
that
we
can
use
that
in
order
to
satisfy
this
requirement.
For
those
who
aren't
aware
Senate
bill
310
sponsored
by
Senator
Dolan
of
Chagrin
Falls
and
it
distributes,
it
uses
a
modified
version
of
the
local
government
fund
to
distribute
350
million
dollars
in
federal
aid
from
the
cares
act
to
Ohio's,
municipalities,
townships
and
counties.
D
B
G
B
G
I
would
just
like
to
say
that
I
agree
with
Mayor
Patterson
on
this
I
think
if
there's
a
chance
that
the
city
could
get
some
really
really
needed.
Money
from
the
cares
act
that
we
should
try
to
take
care
of
this
as
quickly
as
possible
and
ensure
that
we
can
ply
with
all
the
rules
just
to
make
sure
that
we
don't
cost
any
city
workers,
their
jobs,
which
would
be
awful
and
that
we
can
keep
this
wonderful
community
going.