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Charter Commission January 9, 1997 Page 10 Corson noted that residents recognize the Economic Development Board (EDB) because that group has made a real effort to communicate, and those issues are not necessarily related to taxes_ The motion carried with 9 Ayes and 4 Nays (Scharpen, Corson, Sullivan, Bening). Corson stated that the reason he opposed the motion is that there may be meetings when it would be uncomfortable to make the announcement. It should be done on a voluntary basis without defining what should be said. It was the consensus of the Commission to establish a subcommittee to work on articles and publicity of the Charter Commission. Turner, Montain, Bernier and Trehus volunteered to serve on the subcommittee and will begin with the spring newsletter, if possible. Dunn noted that there is a one-or two-page synopsis of the Charter that may be a good starting point for information. S. NEW BUSINESS A. Open Discussion Chair Montain noted that on page 4 of the recent newsletter, amendments were noted to the City Charter which affect sewage treatment systems. The fact is that such a change would be done by ordinance, not by Charter amendment. He agreed to contact City officials and request a correction in the next newsletter. Scharpen reported that waste haulers are interested in adding a charge of$1.00 to everyone's monthly bill that would be donated to the City strictly for the reconstruction of roads. She asked if this idea would be a conflict with the Charter. Chair Montain suggested that she talk to the City Attorney on whether and how it could be handled. Bening noted that any funds used for road,'reconstruction cannot come from the general fund. A separate fund would have to be established. Commissioner Trehus left at 9:30. p.m.