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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 28, 2002 Fire Chief Bennett stated the VFW Auxiliary presented the various departments with awards but they are a major contributor to events that happen in the City. He thanked the VFW Auxiliary for all their help and support. Chief Pecchia stated the VFW Auxiliary has made donations that help with safety equipment, safety camp and the citizen's academy. Mr. Ron Stranz, 575 Marshan Lane, came forward and stated he is a neighbor to the City Hall complex and lives behind the hole that was dug for drainage adjacent to the building. He indicated that when he originally viewed the hole it was 15-20 feet from his drainage system. Shortly after that another culvert was constructed. Saturation is a problem and every year the problem gets worse. He stated he had water in his basement and will possibly have sewage in his home. He stated he has to monitor all uses of water in his home. He indicated he is trying to be a good neighbor but if any more blacktop goes in this area there is going to be a huge problem. asked what the City is going to do about this problem. Mayor Bergeson stated the City wants to be a good neighboro staff will contact him regarding this issue as soon as possible. Mr. Stranz stated another neighbor in the area is also sa. ' to have problem. He added he does appreciate the City looking into the problem. No one else was present for open mike. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, ' CEK 2001 Audit Report — Finance Directs � .'wised the 2001 Annual audit was undertaken by the City's auditors, Larson, Allen, Wei pair : o : : y, LLP, earlier this year, with field work being completed in late March. The audito ew financial transactions and the financial reports of the City over the previous year ai ■ '''n presentation and for full disclosure of all material aspects of the City's financia e drt n. is review is conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards an e standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by thComptroller General of the United States. The auditors concluded that the City's financial statements for 2001 presented fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the City as of December 31, 2001. The auditors also issued their reports on the City's legal compliance with certain laws, regulations, contracts, internal control structure, and management issues. It should be noted that the City has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its last five Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports. Staff believes the report issued for 2001 will also qualify for this prestigious award.