There being five (5) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said ordinance was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS – Mr. Klopsch provided an update on the following items:

Hats off to the Public Works Department for their efforts during the first snow event of the season last Saturday. Prior to the snow, there was a water main break on Sweetwood Lane, so it was a busy weekend. He reported that the city should have enough roadway salt to last through the winter.

The Army-Navy game last Saturday was a close game, but Army won with a score of 14-13 and reclaimed the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy.

Assistant City Manager Jay Weiskircher is retiring at the end of the year after 35 years of outstanding service. There will be a public recognition event at the Council meeting on Tuesday, January 2.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Mrs. Hilton commended Leisure Services Director Carol Collins and her staff for a great Holiday of Lights event yesterday. She also mentioned the scheduled opening of the Goodwill store at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12.

Mr. Stephens welcomed PSO Josh Wells and congratulated Chief Alan Hill and Lieutenant Mike Tanner on their promotions. He added that the promotions were well deserved and he is excited about the future of the Public Safety Department.

Mayor Duncan shared that he attended a Washington Township Trustee event for retiring member Joyce Young after 22 years. He reported that the State Senate is discussing SERPs (Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan), which are deferred compensation plans, and options for exempting them from municipal income tax.

The public meeting concluded at 9:16 p.m.