RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP AND VILLAGE OF CLAYTON
MERGER COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES OF THE JULY 23,1996 MEETING

I. Call To Order / Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting was called to order by John Beattie at 7:30 p.m. on July 23, 1996 at the Clayton Community Building.

II. Members In Attendance:

The members of the Commission in attendance are:
Village of Clayton Randolph Township
John Beattie Don Imbus
Steve Gross Joyce Deitering
Don Hutchinson Tim Gorman
Bob Peters Debbie Lieberman
Janice Ward Mike Longo

Ex-Officio Members Attending:
Paul Limbert   Brian Elkins
  Ted Gudorf
  Robert Hine
  Charlie Ward

III. Minutes of the July 9, 1996 Meeting

Motion to approve by Ms Dietering
Second by Mr. Gorman
Vote: Merger Commission members in favor unanimously.

IV. Resolution Merger Terms and Conditions

Mr. Imbus explained some changes in the final document that legal council had suggested.

Motion to adopt Resolution & Merger Terms and Conditions by Mr. Peters
Second by Mrs. Lieberman
Roll call Vote

Village of Clayton - Janice Ward yes, Stephen C. Gross yes, Robert E. Peters yes, Donald Hutchinson yes and John J. Beattie Jr. yes.

Randolph Township - Joyce Marie Dietering yes, Debbie A, Lieberman yes, James T. Gorman yes, James M. Longo yes and Donald E. Imbus yes.

V. Visitor Comments

Ed Kemper, Mayor of Englewood, stated that the City is concerned about fire and EMS service if a merger takes place.

Mr. Gudorf explained that the Township Trustees are willing to discuss the fire department issue at any time.

Kristy Cox, Clayton resident, had questions about income tax.

Mr. Beattie explained that an income tax is not proposed as a condition of the Merger.

Several citizens expressed their appreciation to the members of the Merger Study Commission for their many hours of work.

VI. Commission Member Comments

Several of the Commission members expressed their thoughts that this merger, if approved, will lead to greater local control by the residents of the new city and promote more cooperation between governments.

VII. Next Meeting

Tuesday August 6. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at the Randolph Township Government Center at 7:30 p.m.

X. End of Meeting

Motion to adjourned by Mr. Peters
Second by Mr. Gorman
All members in favor unanimously. 
John Beattie, Co-Chairman                          Brian Elkins, Secretary