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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for May 18, 2009 Page 7 of 9 property owners in the area, and he encouraged property owners to contact staff with any concerns regarding the project. Discussion on the Initial Event of the Yellow Ribbon Network on June 22, 2009 and Approve Resolution Supporting the Yellow Ribbon Network At its April 20, 2009 meeting, Councilmember Chuck Haas reported to Council on the Yellow Ribbon Network of Washington County, which is a group of community leaders who support the many families whose family members are serving overseas in the military to protect the values and freedom enjoyed by the citizens of the United States. The Yellow Ribbon Network of Washington County encourages communities and citizens to work together to support the active duty troops and their families. Council agreed to have Councilmember Haas represent the City of Hugo and the Yellow Ribbon Network of Washington County activities and events. Councilmember Haas and Councilmember Klein were working closely with the National Guard to host a community training event on June 22, 2009 at Hugo City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Haas made motion, Klein seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2009-17 A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF THE YELLOW RIBBON NETWORK OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, CITY OF HUGO, and forward the resolution to Washington County. All Ayes. Motion carried. Petryk made motion, Haas seconded, to schedule Monday, June 22, 2009 as a City Council meeting to allow Council attendance at the Yellow Ribbon Networking training event. All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on Accidental Activation of Tornado Sirens on May 5, 2009 On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 1:09 a.m. the City of Hugo's tornado sirens were activated. The sirens were all activated for a short period of time after which only one, the City Hall siren, continued to sound for a period of 40 minutes. Public Works Director Scott Anderson was notified at 1:28 a.m. and immediately drove to City Hall. When he arrived, there were several residents and Deputy Fire Chief Jadon 011ila on site. The main power shut off was unlocked and turned off. The siren powered down at approximately 1:46 am. City staff has received a report on the investigation launched by Commander Dan Starry of the Washington County Sheriffs Office regarding the accidental activation of the tornado sirens in Hugo and provided it to the Council. Public Works Director Scott Anderson stated a new panel would be installed within the next two days and routine inspections would be completed. No formal action was taken. Discussion on Economic Development Authority (EDA) Meeting Schedule Councilmember Haas added this item to the agenda. EDA meetings currently take place on the third Monday of the month. This schedule was established when former City Council Member Mike Granger was on the EDA to accommodate his busy schedule. Since Granger is no longer a member of the EDA, Councilmember Haas suggested the date be changed to an alternate date from Hugo City Council meetings.