Mayor Duncan shared that he is keeping an eye on recommendations at the state level to raise the employer contribution to the Ohio public pension funds. There is also a subcommittee studying whether the Ohio Property Tax should be reformed.

Mayor Duncan commented on the holiday decorations on Wonderly Avenue and how city employees are being accused of slanderous things. As representatives on the council committee for safety and traffic, he and Mr. Stephens met with City Manager Norbert Klopsch, Law Director Rob Jacques, Public Safety Director Alan Hill, Public Works Director Doug Spitler, and Planning & Zoning Manager Ethan Kroger. This impressive group of public servants came together to discuss next steps to ensure compliance with city ordinances and the safety of city employees. He thanked Mr. Klopsch for his leadership and service in advising Council on running a great city.

Mayor Duncan recognized that this will be Councilmember Anne Hilton's last Budget Review Committee meeting. He thanked her for her public service.

There being no other business, at 6:49 p.m. Mayor Duncan thanked the committee members for their service and the meeting was adjourned.