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42 <br /> advi�cd she h�s discussed thE mavter before the me�tin� with <br /> Counc�lman Rlzod�s and other members of �he Council an� informed <br /> th�m she intended to bring the matter to the �ttention of the <br /> purlic. Councilman �eipz�g questioned the need for such an <br /> expenditure and suggested ' discontinuance of what she regards as <br /> a waste of public funds and an abuse of the public trust. <br /> � <br /> Gouncilanan Rhodes acknowledged an alarm system has been provided <br /> '�y the City in response to his request for police protection . "'�` <br /> C�uncilman Rhodes advised that as a former member of the police <br /> reserves, he has made certain enemies and that after being <br /> �lecte�i to Council received threats to h�mself and his family <br /> an�i th�refore asked for the protection. H� added thst an <br /> �.1.ler�;y prevents him from keeping a, watchdog. Councilman Iihode^ <br /> s�;ated that he did not believe such a request was asking too <br /> mtzch of the City and cited �he rock-throwing incident involvi�� <br /> dama.ge to the property of former Mayor Bury. Councilman Rhodes <br /> observed that he has been able to refuse to legislate under <br /> threat �iecause of his knowledge of the protection afforded him <br /> �.n�:� e�rew�sed the belief that his f�,mily may be �eopardized by <br /> �:Y�� �ul�lic discu�sion of t�e exis�encE c�f the alarm system. <br /> Counci:Lma.n Rhodes stated he has assa�med other members of the <br /> C�uncil might have been furnished the same type of alarm system, <br /> ����ti �hat it. not bP discontinued and offered to pay for it. <br /> Councilman Henderson urged th�.t the matter not be c�nsidered on <br /> an emotional basis and �bserved t,hat she has been threatE�ned as <br /> ha�e �ther Council members and tYYat she does nat kec�p an�r <br /> �.nimal to guard her home. Councilman Henderson observed further <br /> t;ha.t the Council acts as a body and no one member carries any <br /> . s�aecial burden alone, �.nd suggested that if any re�,l danger exist:s, '""'� <br /> then all Cc�unea.lmen shc�ulc� �aE warned, �.nd the deeision to have <br /> t�e ��.�y p.r.avide �.ny ��larm system or �imilar device should be .� <br /> made by Counci.l. Councilrrxa� Henderson Pxpressed her resentment <br /> �� th� �mplicatton th�zt tre memb�rs of the Council not ha�►ing <br /> ��.��^ia,l prc�tecti�n m�,ght feel more constricted in maintaining <br /> t��eir sfandards i.n ��ea3.irig'�rit,h matters before the C�uncil <br /> than the one 4�ho has the alarm system. <br /> Co�zncilman Weymouth expx�ssed his resentment of the subject <br /> teing brought out publicl,y, stating such discussion is out of <br /> place. Councilm�.n Weymtouth sug�ested some criticism should be <br /> directed at thcse who agreed t�o the inst;allation of th� alarm <br /> system. <br /> Cnun�ilman I.eapzig advised that the installation was made some <br /> time a.go and observ�d that it would have been very diff.icult <br /> fo� staff to deny such a request from a member �f the Council. <br /> � M�TION: Councilman 1Vorris moved, seconded by Councilman Weymouth, <br /> ' to terminate discussion. <br /> In response to question from Mayor Keckley, City Attorney Schricker <br /> ad�rised that thE're are elements with regard to the matter under <br /> discussion vahicii cause it to meet the legal requirements for � <br /> discussion in executive session. <br /> ThP moti.on carri�d by majority voice vote. �� <br /> Executive Session <br /> MOTION: Councilman Fienderson moved, seconded by Counc:ilman Norris, <br /> ta ad�journ to executive session. <br /> Reg.Mt . <br /> 3/25/7� <br /> , <br /> __.__ . <br /> �,.:, �. .�.�....,.. ...: _..�_�� . , <br />