Weekend, Sept 8

The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
Sept 3

Police
A new part time officer was presented (and approved) before the BOA.  Candace Shamps (sp?) is a Police Academy Grad who is now joing the force.  Questions from the aldermen included, "Is this the first female on the force" (No), "Have we had part time officers before" (Yes), "Would she immediately begin duties on her own" (No, there is a ride along period).  Interestingly, none of the aldermen asked or included her starting salary in the motion to hire her.

From the Peanut Gallery/Public Comments
Jacob Chambers and Gina Chambers had a number of questions regarding the use of golf carts in the City.  (Really folks, I am not making this up).  They are not quite sure they can be banned based on the wording of state statute, both the City Attorney and Chief assured them that our City ordinances do not allow for golf carts on City Streets.  Jerry did advise them the city had spent "a lot of time on the issue" (way too much in my opinion) and in the end the sentiment of the BOA and public was not in favor of allowing GC.  Nonetheless, Jerry allowed the City might consider the issue again if warranted...giving the hope to the Chamabers to zoom down EastSide Drive on their cart.