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411 41, September 20, 1077 <br /> Minutes - page 2 <br /> SAMARA MCDONALD Mrs. McDonald stated that if she challenges <br /> CONTINUED the law, it will be toward the discrepancy <br /> of the City and state laws. <br /> Councilman Caranci asked what would happen <br /> if she got on Council and then is challenged. <br /> All of the action they had taken would be <br /> illegal . <br /> Mrs. McDonald stated that in talking with <br /> her lawyer, he stated that any action, if <br /> she was challenged, would not be retro- <br /> active. <br /> Attorney Joss stated that he talked with <br /> the Municipal League and they stated to <br /> him that there may be a possible conflict <br /> and felt there were some cities that <br /> allowed persons to run that are residents <br /> of a ward, but have not lived there for <br /> 1 year. They did not give any specific <br /> examples. They also stated that there <br /> were only 18, statutory cities that this <br /> could affect. <br /> Mrs. McDonald stated that if her petition <br /> is turned down then she would have no <br /> choice but to take the matter to court. <br /> Percy Conarroe stated that he did not feel <br /> that the rules should be changed for anyone <br /> and the matter would be resolved best by <br /> going to court. <br /> Councilman Dhieux stated that it was her <br /> feelings that the City laws should be <br /> followed. <br /> After comments Councilman Caranci moved that <br /> who ever runs for Council must live in their <br /> ward at least 1 year prior to the election <br /> as stated by State Statutes. <br /> Seconded by Councilman DelPizzo. Roll call . <br /> Domenico yes, Caranci yes, DelPizzo yes, <br /> DiLorenzo yes, Dhieux yes. Motion carried. <br /> CITY ATTORNEY REPORT There was no report by the City Attorney. <br /> CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT <br /> PUBLIC EMPLOYEES REPORT. Mr. Wurl requested Council 's approval for <br /> the City to join the Public Employees <br /> Group which basically provides continuing <br /> information on a regular basis as relates <br /> to the status of different labor relations <br /> in the metropolitan area. The dues are • <br /> $200. Mr. Wurl briefly reviewed the <br /> services of PEG. After comments Council- <br /> man Dhieux moved that Council approve the <br /> City's participation in the Public Employees <br /> Group. Seconded by Councilman DiLorenzo. <br /> Roll call . Caranci yes, DelPizzo yes. <br /> DiLorenzo yes, Domenico yes. Dhieux yes. <br /> Motion carried. <br />