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MINUTB,S CITY COUNCIL NOVEM,B;C,R 10, 2004 The City Administrator further noted the City's previous actions on these violations over the past eleven years, which include civil penalties ranging up to $100 with suspension of the penalty provided there are no subsequent violations for one year. Fahey indicated that he will be abstaining from discussion and action on these violations. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOI, UTION NO. 200a-T I-275 -IMPOSING ~] X200 CIVIL PENAL T I' ON BOTH T/EI2NEY',4 LIQUORS AND D1OON ]3AY 1.1QUORS FOR LIQUOR ORDINANCE VIOLATION, AND S(ISPENDING THAT PENAL TYIF THERE ARE NO SUB.SEQ(IF.NT VIOLATIONS FOR A PERIOD OI' ONE YEAR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Allan. Ayes (3) Blesener, Allan, Montour. Nays (0). Abstains (])Fahey. Resolution declared adopted. COUNCIL The City Administrator reviewed in detail his report dated VACANCY November 5, 2004 outlining the options for filling the Council PROCESS vacancy that will occur at the time Council Member Blesener assumes the duties of Mayor in 2005. These options include either a special election a' appointment to fill the vacancy. Blesener noted that during his first teen on the Council, there was a Council vacancy that will filled through an appointment process. Flesener stated that he supported filling this vacancy through an appointnent process as well. He suggested that the vacancy be advertised, interested citizens submit a letter of interest explaining their qualifications as well as the reasons they are seeking the office. Blesener suggested that applications be taken up until the December 15°i Council meeting. At that meeting, depending on the number of applications received, the Council can decide on the mechanics of the interview process. Blesener suggested that a special meeting could be held on January 5, 2005 to conduct interviews and vote on the appointment It was noted that appointment would be by a majority vote of the Council. In the case of a tie vote, the Mayor would make the appointment. It was the consensus of the Council that the vacancy would be filled through an appointment process. It was also the consensus of the Council that applications would be taken for the Council vacancy up until December 14, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.