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Meeting Notes

1. Veterans Foundation and Museum of St. Marys

   Kim Reier, president of the newly formed Veterans Foundation and Museum of St. Marys (VFMSM), updated the council on the foundation's origins, current board members, and future plans. The museum, expected to be housed in the city building, will display military relics and items donated by St. Marys families. A resolution was passed to support VFMSM, authorize collaboration with the city, and allow use of the municipal building for the museum and office.

2. Circle K Shooting Incident

   Sergeant Josh Boos provided an update on the isolated shooting incident at Circle K last Saturday morning. The police department was commended for its professionalism in handling the situation.

3. Half-Percent Voted Income Tax

   Council members raised questions about the spending of the half-percent voted income tax and possible cuts if the levy does not pass. Service Director Greg Foxhoven explained these issues, and residents were encouraged to watch the city council meeting video on the city's webpage for details.

4. Supplemental Appropriations

   Finance committee chair Bob Fitzgerald reported on supplemental appropriations totaling $570,202.77 to help departments through the end of the year. This passed as an ordinance.

5. New Municipal Building

   All windows have been installed in the new municipal building. Open house dates for the public to tour the building are Thursday, May 15th from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 17th from 9 a.m. to noon.

6. Sleepy Hollow Subdivision

   In Phase 3 of the Sleepy Hollow subdivision, three of the five remaining lots were sold at auction last Thursday. In total, 11 of 13 lots have now been sold.

7. First Friday Events

   First Friday events begin this Friday, with encouragement for the community to participate in family-oriented downtown activities organized by SMART.

8. Half-Percent Income Tax Renewal Campaign

   Voters were encouraged to support the half-percent income tax renewal in the upcoming Tuesday election. Thanks were extended to council members and committee members who helped with outreach efforts.

9. New Legislation

   New legislation included an emergency ordinance for appropriations and a resolution supporting the Veterans Foundation and Museum of St. Marys, authorizing collaboration and use of the municipal building.

Next Arrangements

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  Open house for the new municipal building on May 15th from 5 to 8 p.m. and May 17th from 9 a.m. to noon.