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Home My WebLink About1985-07-16 Finance Committee MinutesCale 6 Ordinance Committee July 16, 1985 at 4:30 p.m. Minutes Present: Councilor John McCarthy, Chairman Councilor Jim COX Councilor Larry Willey Councilor Marshall Frankel Councilor Arthur Tilley John Flynn, City Manager Russ McKenna, City Clerk Tan Small, Code Enforcement Officer Bob Miller, City Solicitor 1. Cohncil Ordinance 85-233 "Cavaafat Fecorts." The Committee discussed this Ordinance Which would require all candidates for municipal office file a camsign report with the City Clerk after eech municipal election and, in addition to information required under State Statute, provide a report which lists all expenditures made or expenses incurred by each candidate personally for their campaign. Councilor Willey questioned the purpose for this amendment indicating the State laws govern the issue. Councilor Cox indicated he felt that all campaigns should be pen and that people should know What is being spent regardless of the source. He felt it would result in a better cagsign and better format for the municipal elections. Committee Chair an McCarthy indicated he did not feel it was appropriate to question the reason for introducing the agent. There was also swe question regarding the State law requiring reporting and itemization cf all contributions and all expenditures of more than $500. The City Solicitor was asked to research the Statutes and report his fiMings at the July 22nd Council sooting. The Committee voted 2-1 for indefinite postponement of the Crdinance. 2. Council Order 85475 "Directing Review of Victualer License Fees." The Committee discussed the fee structure for victualer's license fees and the concern of complaints received that the $100 fee for convenience stores with Small takeout services was rot equitable. Tie Caanittee unanimously agreed, after looking at the question, that the rates remain as is. The Code E orcment Officer indicated he would be coming back to the Committee shortly regarcitg oil burner fees. Committee adjourned at 5:00 p.m. --