DEC 17, 2009 Received Ballor language from November 1984 today. Simply stated, resident approved raising the tax rate to 2.25% and max the real estate levy at ten mills. So, If council needs this .75% to keep running the Village at the current level it seems that we can't afford to lower taxes unless the debt is paid in full and all capital improvement projects can be supported with a tax rate of 1.5%. This seems unlikely. I will work on a 2011-12 permorma to see if lowering the tax rate is possible.

dec 10th- ask Mayor about the proposed settlement with Fair housing, no answer to date

h-o.com will be checking into the background check system Holland is involve with. How much did it cost? How much have we made? Could we have had these checks done for a fee, without the investment, as if we were the client and not the administrator of the system?

h-o.com will ask what the proceedure is after a tenant vacates the lodge. Have all renters provided proof of insurance and vacated at the proper time? Have any renters been charged for repairs, holding over or cleaning? Does the maintenance department show up to close the doors or does the officer on duty check to see that the building is locked up? Remeber these questions are all about cost. The treasurer should have a income/expense statement for the lodge for 2009. Who cleans the lodge, general cleaning and after a village sponsored event?