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Residents raise committee-roster and police-pay concerns during public comments
Summary
At public comment, residents said committee postings appeared incorrect and that committee membership changes have hindered scheduling; a commenter criticized rising police costs and urged the board to address contract and staffing expenses.
During citizens remarks, residents said a committee roster was posted incorrectly and that changes to committee members have made scheduling meetings difficult. One commenter said Trustee Hooks was removed from a committee and that confusion had left committee work "up in the air."
The same commenter criticized recurring police pay and contract costs, arguing these expenditures are automatic and adding to municipal strain. The board directed the speaker to follow up with Trustee Hopper (streets) for further information and noted the attorney and staff would assist in resolving committee assignments.
Board members did not take immediate action on the complaints during the meeting; staff were asked to follow up on committee membership and scheduling.
