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April 15. 2008 At a Special Meeting of the City Council, 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2008, there were present: Mayor James W. Holley III, Vice Mayor Marlene W. Randall, William E. Moody, Jr., Stephen E. Heretick, Elizabeth M. Psi mas, Ray A. Smith, Sr., Douglas L. Smith, City Manager Kenneth L. Chandler, City Attorney G. Timothy Oksman. Vice Mayor Randall, opened the meeting with prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Holley called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. - Public Hearing - 08 - 205 (A) Public hearing to consider the Annual Operating Budget that re-establishes the tax rates on certain public utility rates, solid waste and stormwater fees and includes proposed rate changes to take effect on July 1, 2008. 1. Ron Evans, 14 Chippewa Trail, spoke in opposition to the proposed increase in certain public utility rates, solid waste and storm water fees. (B) Public hearing to consider real estate taxes and a proposed rate change to take effect July 1, 2008. 1. Steve Carroll, 3112 Riveredge Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed change in the real estate tax rate. He also questioned actions by the City Council regarding decisions that have been made on numerous projects. 2. Cathy Revell, 422 Crawford Street, spoke in opposition to the increased real estate tax assessments. 3. Ron Evans, 14 Chippewa Trail, spoke in opposition to the real estate taxes and proposed rate change. 4. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, explained how increased assessments are the result of years of low assessments and the need to have homes at market value. 5. Eric Vaughan, 4002 Fir Street, spoke in opposition to increased real estate tax assessments. (C) Public hearing to consider personal property boat taxes and a proposed rate change to take effect on July 1, 2008. 1. Ron Evans, 14 Chippewa Trail, spoke in opposition to proposed rate change in the boat tax. 2. Steve Carroll, 3112 Riveredge Drive, spoke in opposition to proposed rate change in the boat tax. (0) Public hearing to consider proposed rate changes on certain planning fees to take effect July 1, 2008. There were no speakers. (E) Public hearing on the recommended 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Plan. 1. Linda Ridenour, 801 Crawford Street, 3rd Floor, spoke in opposition to the delay in the construction of the new Simonsdale Elementary School.