November 2010 Roundup

The City Council formally approved the Prospect Street end plan on Oct. 25th and was promised it would be completely implemented by Nov. 30th this year. Agenda item#8 to allow Richard Tucker to install four (4) Green Giant arborvitae on the public property was tabled for a possible future discussion at the request of Richard Tucker.
At the recommendation of the Business and Economic Dev. Comm., the City Council approved amended Sales Tax Sharing agreements with HP Ford Lincoln-Mercury and North Shore Auto Grp. This sharing of NEW sales tax dollars offsets a share of the costs for improvements to the site.
We are looking at building code changes that include mandatory home sprinklers, demolition debris recycling, conservation energy code, additional licensing, and bird safety glass.
Water rates will increase about 3% and will cost the average homeowner $18/yr more. I did not support this! I continue to ask for information about this project and long term costs to taxpayers.
Passed $53,840 in service grants for the Arts and Human Service organizations. Many non-profits are struggling and if you can help in some way.... Please contribute. This is a good thing!