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Council Meeting February 22, 1982 151 Mayor Benson felt the Council members had had time to consider the material that had been presented to them. Mr. Benson reported that he had done a study on how the costs related to different areas and felt that approximately 2/3's of the overall costs were spent on the criminal area. Mayor Benson said there had been very qualified persons present for the interviews and he felt that becaase of the presentations, this Council should take a look at some of the residents of the City - they are just as qualified as some of the other Attorneys and felt that a better service for the money spent would be had from these persons. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked if the members of this Council felt that a change in Attorney is needed? Mr. Reinert, Mr. Kulaszewicz, and Mr. Benson felt a change is needed. Mr. Marier felt no change is needed. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked that the Council consider Mr. Bill Hawkins, who is City Attorney for Centerville and does the criminal work from that City for our Police Department. Mr. Reinert was concerned with the possibility of a land dispute between the two Cities - who does the Attorney represent? Mayor Benson was concerned with the two contracts that exist between the two Cities - Police and Fire. Mrs. Elsenpeter felt this is an advantage - the costs can then be shared by both Cities. She pointed out that Mr. Hawkins had also allowed for a retainer which would cover many small items on a normal statement. Mr. Kulaszewicz said he had discussed the fact that one Attorney would represent two adjacent cities - this is done many times over. He had no problems with Mr. Bill Hawkins. He asked Mrs. Elsenpeter if that was a motion and Mrs. Elsenpeter said, No and asked the Chair if they were ready for a motion and Mayor Benson said, the motion is up to the Council. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to appoint Mr. Bill Hawkins as Consulting Attorney. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mayor Benson felt that the Council has made a poor attempt of obtaining a City Attorney and he felt this is a mistake. Mr. Reinert felt that the communities referred to by Mr. Kulaszewicz were not contigeous and it was pointed out that they are. Mr. Marier called for the vote on the question by roll call vote. The voting was as follows; Mr. Kulaszewicz - Aye; Mr. Marier - Aye; Mr. Reinert - No; Mrs. Elsenpeter - Aye; Mayor Benson - No. Motion carried. Mayor Benson suggested that the method of payment with Mr. Hawkings should be discussed. Mrs Elsenpeter recommended that the City Administrator be directed to contact Mr. Hawkins and work this matter out to the satisfaction of this Council, to include a retainer fee. Mrs Elsenpeter so moved. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried with Mr. Benson and Mr. Reinert voting, No.