January 7, 2003

Clear Lake Shores City Council
 by Kristin Weaver

Clear Lake Shore City Council voted 1-2, with Lowell Brown and Vaness Hamilton opposed, to defeat a motion to replace three members of the Tree Committee who have not attended meetings. 

“I am still interested and dedicated to completing the work I originally signed on for with this committee," insisted Hamilton, complaining that she did not know about the move to remove her previously.  "I learned of the request to remove me only from review of this agenda and subsequent conversation with the Mayor.” 

Council Member Lowell Brown was concerned that the committee members were not notified. 

“If one person out of three had no idea that they were being removed from the committee I wonder what is the push behind removing three people unless they resign?” Brown asked.

“Because they have not preformed," responded Tree Committee Chair Kim DuClair.

The city council unanimously approved the purchase of property at 1006 South Shore Drive. Currently the building is partially used by city staff and also leased out to area businesses. Mayor Ted Guthrie stated that the lessees would remain until the leases expire.

Council Member Katherine McIntyre stated she was glad to see the opportunity to purchase the building came at the times the city had the funds.

All other agenda items were approved.

Brian Chernecke and Jim Moncur were absent; all other agenda items were approved.

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