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Council advances attendance ordinance after heated debate, 6–1
Summary
The Village of Saint Bernard council voted 6–1 to move Ordinance 19-2024 (attendance, salary reduction and vacation of office) to its third reading after an extended debate about whether the rule should apply only to council or all elected officials and how deductions are calculated.
Council voted to advance Ordinance 19-2024 to a third reading after a lengthy discussion about how the measure would penalize missed meetings and whom it should cover.
The ordinance, described during the meeting as an amendment to §121.01 of the Saint Bernard codified ordinances regarding council attendance, salary reduction and vacation of office, drew concerns from some members who said the language was unclear and too narrowly targeted. "I would like to see this tabled until we come up with a better solution for everybody," said Miss Hausfeld, who asked that the measure be broadened to cover other elected…
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