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City Council Meeting March 19, 2007 Page 2 Myron made motion, Petryk seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2007-9 APPROVING THE OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE CITY OF HUGO A PARTNER WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IN THE "GET READY CAMPAIGN" All aye. Motion carried. PRESENTATION OF HUGO FIRE DEPARTMENT'S 2006 ANNUAL REPORT Hugo Fire Chief Jim Compton and Assistant Fire Chief Jadon 011ila presented the Council with the HFD's annual report. Compton stated they responded to 417 emergency calls during the year and held 42 public and 82 business trainings in CPR and First Aid. Compton presented highlights of the year 2006 including the 800 MHz Radio Grant, purchase and replacement of vehicles, the retirement of two firefighters (totaling 41 years of experience), and two new members who had joined the department. An eight-year comparison was shown on type of calls and a three-year comparison on the calls per shift showing an increase in daytime calls. Compton pointed out the Department would be celebrating their 1001' year anniversary next year and asked the Council to help develop a 100 -year badge for the department. The Mayor congratulated the department and said he understood the need for daytime responders and appreciated the businesses that participated in the program allowing employees to leave work to respond to emergency calls. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to accept the Fire Department's 2006 Annual Report. All aye. Motion carried. SHERIFF'S REPORT — DEPUTY JEFF LARSON AND SERGEANT WAYNE JOHNSON New Sergeant Wayne Johnson was introduced who stated he had worked for the department for 16 years. Deputy Jeff Larson presented the monthly report of the department's activities for February 2007. Council member Petryk had concerns about excessive speed and accidents on Ethan Avenue and under - aged drinking and driving. Council member Puleo requested information on any trends relating to the 2 a.m. bar closing time in the City. Council expressed appreciation for the continued efforts of the Sheriff's Department. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to accept the Sheriff Department's report for February 2007. All aye. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: Approval of Claims Approve Authorization to Advertise for Public Works Seasonal Summer Employees Approve Hiring of Nathan Ehalt as Administrative Intern Approve Resignation of Jennifer May from Parks and Recreation Commission Approve Pay Request from Washington County for CSAH 8 Project