City Council - Regular Meeting
The Whitefish City Council addressed a resident's complaint against the Housing Authority, approved an MOU for a new community fire station, and funded an affordable housing project. Councilors also voted to pursue establishing a permanent ballot drop box at City Hall.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Whitefish, MT
- Meeting Date
- September 8, 2026
Transcript
144 sections
Namaskaram. Elavarkum Shubhasandhya. Samayam raavile 7 mani kalinja 10 minute aayi. Namude innathe nishchithayogam namal aarambiku geyana. Mayor ki innu varan sadhikathadil adheham kshama chodikinnu. Steve Cornell innam varan sadhikilla. Adheham nagarathinna purathana. Giuseppe namal oodappam cheerum enna irunnu karudheerunadhu. Adhehatinna etthan kaliyummo ennu urapilla. Engilum adheham vannekaam. That's why Giuseppe will immediately join us. Our first agenda call is to call and join us. That's what I'm doing. The next one is to say a prayer. Since it's 9 by 11, I'm asking Bridget to say a prayer. I pledge to the United States of America and the Republic under which it stands, as a single nation under God, that I will stand strong. I pledge to the United States of America and the Republic under which it stands, as a single nation under God, that I will stand strong. I pledge to the United States of America and the Republic under which it stands, as a single nation under God, that I will stand strong. I pledge to the United States of America and the Republic under which it stands, as a single nation under God, that I will stand strong. I pledge to the United States of America and the Republic under which it stands, as a single nation under God, that I will stand strong. I pledge to the United States of America and the Republic under which it stands, as a single nation under God, that I will stand strong. September 11 is the anniversary of the death of a white fish in the city of Sevan. In September 2011, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, Pendgan, Shanksville, and Pennsylvania. Remembering that this disaster helped the Americans to return to the country through the service of the United States. September 16, 2026 is the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack that took place in our country. The police in our city abandoned the Whitefish town on the 9th by 11th street of the Emergency Services Center, which is located in the Agnishamanna Army Division. The first responders who helped those who lost their lives in the attack, the fire brigade, the workers, and the volunteers are now in Whitefish Town. Therefore, Whitefish Town is celebrating the 11th of September as a day of remembrance and service. In addition, we invite all the residents to remember the sacrifices that took place in silence for two prayers, two, six, nine, one, one, five, one minute. As a part of that, I greet everyone here, all of you. We are one. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place, that is, on the 9th of November. If you want to come, we will be happy to see you and give you the opportunity to participate. Thank you. Yes, at 11 a.m. in the morning. Thank you very much for that. Along with that, our agenda is full of hope for the next generation of people. Anyone can comment on things that are not in the general hearing agenda at this time. Those who wish to speak to the council, please come forward and say your name and address. Okay, I don't see any comments from the public this evening. Is there anyone online? No. Mary, you can unmute your microphone and say your name and address.
Elizabeth, if you are interested, I can call you next. Mary, we can't hear you. Wait a minute.
Mary, if you can hear us, we haven't been able to hear you so far.
Tanya, we can't hear you. No. Okay, let's go. Go. Okay. So, what does it mean? Okay. Yes, can you hear her? Yes, can you hear me? I am talking. Can you hear me? Yes, can you hear me? Yes, can you hear me? Yes, can you hear me? Yes, can you hear me? Yes, can you hear me? I heard Frank very early, but I'm not sure what he said.
I forgot to turn on my mic, but that's okay. So, I think we can hear you now. Mary, please continue.
Okay, okay. I'm Mary Flowers, Citizens for a Better Flathead. Our office is at 137 South Main in Kalispel. I'm talking about 60-foot tall buildings. I know that the planning staff and all of you are working on this. Tonight, we would like to say that the changes in the agenda of the meeting, which was announced on 21 September, are not legal changes in the Whitefish Growth Policy. Therefore, it is not possible to impose these changes against 60-foot buildings in the municipality. We believe these changes are important. At the same time, we believe that the changes you see on 21 September are also important. We urge your staff to submit the 11 points that we have agreed on in this memo, and we urge you to submit them before the council on Monday, September 21, to make sure that the history, nature, and financial integrity of Whitefish Municipality are more protected. Tonight, we have our opinions on your regulations, right? That's why I'm not reading any of that. I just have one thing to say. Even if the law doesn't come into effect until October 1, we are encouraging you to tell your staff to start zoning changes as soon as possible in order to ensure that the zoning changes are carried out, that the necessary administrative changes are approved, that the time is allowed for the necessary general hearings, and that the zoning changes should be started as soon as possible. October 1st is not the end. The work on the 60-foot fence will continue after October 1st. In fact, it will have to continue. Now, we think that the Council should make suggestions about the zoning regulation drafts required by the staff tonight itself. We have included the details of each suggestion in this memo. They are to be approved. They don't have to be accepted at the same time, but I think it would be very expensive for the public and you to think about how to take them forward. So, I thank you for your comments tonight. When I talk to the staff at the end of the event, I assure you that you will have time to discuss this issue. Thank you very much. Thank you, Mary. Hey, Elizabeth, please call the council that said your name and address.
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Webber. I don't have an address. The reason is that I am now deaf. That is one of the reasons for the complaint I sent. I sent you a report. This is for you to read in advance. I don't read it all, but I'd like to briefly explain what the problem is. I had requested Mountain View Manor to put me on the waitlist a few months ago. I passed through the requests and procedures on their waitlist. I was approved. When the next two units were approved, I and another person were there to get the opportunity for it. I went through the whole process. I submitted all my records and return cards to La Meadows. She told me that we should come on Thursday or Friday and submit it in the singing hall. I didn't get any information from her even on Thursday. It felt a little strange because she was a very quick respondent. On Friday, I started to think that she might have some health issues or something else. Because as I said, she is a person who comes back very quickly. On the next Monday, I started sending emails and calls to the Y Fishing Authority. Even though I sent messages, I did not get any reply. On Wednesday, when I called and emailed again, I was able to speak to the Y Fishing Housing Authority as a Debb employee. When I explained things, they said it was a mistake of the snake to say that I wanted to submit an application. They found out that the two houses that were there that day had been handed over to others. The other tenant or two tenants who had to be moved were the ones who stayed there. Then I said, okay, they have two more houses to live in, right? Since I have to pay the lease, they will give me one of the houses in those houses until all the work is done. They gave it back for that. Yes, but now we have to re-examine your request. They said it felt very strange, but I didn't want to hurt anyone. So I waited for a few weeks. When I got back in touch with them, they were continuing the investigation into Adyendra Atta's crimes. Even when I tried to figure out what was going on, I could not recall anything. I had to sign the lease. I was in a situation where I could not do it quickly. I continued to contact other agencies like Housing Whitefish, because I knew that it was related to them, but they said they couldn't help me. As soon as I wrote this letter to you as a member of the CET Council, I know that you are the one who rules the board and writes the mail notes. Michelle Hawke sent this complaint to Debbie and the other person in the Housing Whitefish. I didn't know anything about Deb's return to this house that I had previously been allowed to. I didn't know anything about this until Michelle, the complainant I sent you, took over. But then I got an email from Deb, who had fulfilled my request within an hour. Since they had not said anything until they filed this complaint, I think their behavior was very suspicious. The reasons they filed for the complaint were not clear at all. There is no reason for that. I have a disability. My income is very low. I have completed the same procedures in the Helena Housing Authority and the Kalispel Housing Authority and have received acceptance from them. Before this, it was Livingston Housing Authority or HRDCO. So, there is no reason for me to object. The moment I saw that I was going to inform you about this, I was very suspicious that Deb had nothing to do with this. I know that the Whitefish Housing Authority had problems in allowing tenants to move forward and allowing people to queue. I think it is absolutely necessary to avoid the long-term eviction of the eviction, which is the result of a violent, violent attack. There is no reason for it. There is certainly no justification for my request to be made a secret. Then Whitefish Housing Authority Director, or Marisio Melissa Getso. I sent them both an email. They told me about the complaint resolution. I said it was good. I said I'd come to see you right away. They took that statement as a threat. They thought I was coming to attack them. What I asked was, how should I approach you to take action against you and to raise my concerns? Should I show the evidence or conduct an autopsy? That is, how can I take action against the Whitefish Housing Authority, which is invisible to the naked eye? Then the authorities started threatening me with criminal charges against me. All of this is just to hide the mistakes they've done and the things they've done to me. This is definitely not a relationship. I don't have a reason not to be in that unit. It's not my problem that you have a problem with the living.
Elizabeth, thank you. I can assure you that we will investigate this matter. Thank you for paying attention to us. I appreciate it.
You got the letter and emails, right? We got it. We didn't send back the emails.
We got all of them. Thank you very much. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Okay.
Is there anyone online or in other communities?
Signing out.
Does anyone want to say anything to the council about any of the things that are not in the agenda? Please raise your hand. I think everything is fine.
Good. Thank you, Michelle. So, I would like to end the session of the public. Is there anyone on the volunteer board who would like to submit a report? No one is present in the council. No one has come close to the mic. Is there anyone in the council? Volunteer boards? Okay. No one is present. We can move on to the consent agenda. Along with that, I am clarifying that we have a motion on the consent agenda. That is part of our consent agenda. So, I welcome a motion and a motion. I am making a motion to approve the consent agenda.
But before that, I have a question. Giuseppe sent me an email. Did you get the answer to that question, Giuseppe?
No. If the deputy mayor agrees, I can cancel the motion and remove the consent agenda. That's not a problem.
So, are you proposing a motion to approve it? Yes, but, okay.
I am proposing to approve the consent agenda. I am canceling it.
Yes, Deputy Mayor.
When I reviewed the packet, I noticed that a public hearing was needed for a 15-day notice for a public hearing on the zoning increase as MCA-MCA. This may be a small suggestion, but I want to make sure. Because the first notice was sent on September 2, and our public hearing is on September 21. Unfortunately, these two sentences only have 12 or 13 days of action. So I sent an email to Angie. But I didn't know that Angie was not there. I thought I had sent a copy to you and someone else. I don't mind accepting this request, but if I don't give the right notice, I hope it will be questioned. So, I'm sure we're doing the right thing. Did we get a return? We didn't get such a good return.
Yes, I'll say this is 14 days less. That is, one day less for the 15-day notice. I've taken care of that. Will there be a change in the opinion of the public one day? I'm not sure about the annexation. That's why I'm saying that even if there is an interest in the presidential election, the 21st election hearing will be held and it will be moved to the first round in October.
If I can say, when I look at myself, it's not 14, it's only 12 days. I may have made a mistake, right? I don't know if the general holidays are over. There was Labor Day in between. Since all holidays are not counted as days of activity, we still count them as days of activity.
Okay, I haven't checked how MCA is held on days of activity, but I wanted to make sure because I listened to it.
So, what we need to do is a question.
So, if you decide to apply for annexation, you can accept it as it is now because it is not available here. Then on the 21st, when you make a decision on annexation, as per the instruction of the legislator, if it is moved to October 5, it will be more time in 15 days due to the announcement on September 2. That's why I wanted to give a more clear answer to that. But my suggestion is this. If we can hold a hearing on the same day, and if you are planning an annexation, then we can shift the decision to the 5th day. Are you satisfied with this? Okay. Good. Okay. The agreement has been signed.
Is there anything else to discuss? Those who agree, all those who disagree, please agree accordingly. The matter has been passed unanimously. We can move forward. We don't have any general hearings this evening. So, we can move on to the details from the CET manager. Okay.
My manager's report is in your pockets. After that, nothing important happened. Even so, let me say that I spoke to Justin, who is the son of our Meghala 1, who is the son of the Karadi. There was a little information in my manager's report about it. We have provided some information to the public. I think it is very important that people understand this because there are very few natural food sources this year and because it is very bad. With the help of Whitefish and Pariserat, FWP, they are getting a lot of calls about karadis. The most important thing I would like to say is to make sure that the cover of your blankets is properly closed. If you have any difficulty in closing the cover, please contact our utilities department. They will help you to fix it. Make sure that the cover of your blankets is safe. It is illegal to close the cover after the blanket is full. About the garage doors, Justin has noticed a new thing today. Make sure your garage doors are not open. Swans are now walking into the garages in search of food. In the whitefish megalith, the victims of the swans in the fruit trees have been detained for a period of time, because they have to control the garishly swans, which are threatening in other places. When walking on the whitefish path, be careful as the situation of the river banks, especially between the city beach and the town, is being taken care of. Tomorrow I will be walking with a group of medics. We will talk about the park as a group of people who set up information boards on the paths. Because it is natural to feel that we are safe in the city. But in reality, there are river banks. This year, because of lack of food sources, they are walking in search of food. So, that's all I have to say about this today. Yes, Rebecca. Dana, there is our fruit cleaning program on Saturday, right? Where should people participate in that? This fruit cleaning program is run by North Valley Food Bank. So, there will be details about this on their website. Let me quickly check that. If I don't make a mistake, I think I'm agreeing with them in their office. Yes, we are very eager to get this done again. They collect bananas in public places and in some private places from the trees. If our bananas are not divided, they will decide another day to collect them. I think it is agreed at 10 a.m. on December 12th at North Valley Food Bank. So, if you are interested in helping, you can come there. I think there will be lunch after that. Similarly, the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department is collecting fruits for grizzly crickets. That is, people can collect fruits from their own trees and send them to grizzly crickets that have been taken to Kalispel.
Thank you. I'm just happy.
First of all, I can't say for sure that she will come into the garage. Twelve years ago, my son opened the garage door and said, Ernest, that's how we called him. He got in, opened one of the fridges with two doors, removed it without scratching the car, and drank two gallons of lemon. That night, he was lying in the middle of my driveway. That's a joke, but it's true. I have a question. Actually, there are two questions. I saw cameras that look like stop signs or crossing cameras in the city residents' clothes. Is that us or is it someone else? They really look like game cameras. One was behind the Safeway stop sign and the other was at the crossing. The other one was in the traffic light coming out of the Super One. I don't know.
Have we set up cameras for this or for traffic? Fun. That is, them.
City Jeevanakkarai Thiricharanjilla. Our Hive is West Dherichirannu. Samsthanatindet Aagam.
Porupakshay MDT, MDT, Aayirikkam. Enikku Urapilla. Namukku Avarodu Chodikkam. A Kamargal Ippolum Avidey Undo Ennu Parishodhikan Policenodu Parayam.
Enikku Vektivaramayi Uru Kulapovum Illa. Autoglass Trevor Enna Oral E Kamaraya Kuruche Valare Nirbantaputhiyode Chodichirannu. Adhukonda Adheham Ennodu Chodichu. Finally, thank you. That's not us. Finally, in your report, we talked about the community housing grant awards. Oh, yes.
The housing committee has begun to investigate what the grant awards for the housing committee grant program will be. So, the housing committee is working on it. In October, the staff will prepare a list for the committee to discuss and discuss. So, we, There is a shortage of staff in the planning department. So, Tami has to take up a lot of other planning jobs. That's why the next meeting is in October. We will cancel the September meeting.
Then, when you look at it, what do you test? Municipal funds for units that are still in need, the self-sufficient funding that we use, the courage to support the project, the efforts that are needed to complete the approval project, and the goals that should be set aside. Yes, I think these are all the standards that the committee is reviewing. May I ask, are we allowed to review those standards and accept them?
That's right. This is how it works. It goes to the Grand Apeksha Housing Committee. Then, the Housing Committee appoints it to the CET Council. The CET Council examines it and makes changes as required. In October, you will use a grand panel. They will help you with the grand award process. So, it will be a good thing to get the council approval from the grand panel.
Thank you, Dana. Thank you. Thank you all. Thank you, Giuseppe. Does Rebecca have anything to say?
Dana takes a minute to say thank you to Alan and Rose. You both will be a great loss to the city, but your service is very valuable. Yes, of course. My manager's report only had information about Rose Elite's development. They have been developing the city's utilities for 26 years. They were utility service supervisors, so we can't see them there anymore. But we are happy for her who is in the next stage of her life. Last week or the week before that, we had a wonderful party. It was last Thursday. That's why it was so great. There was a lot of support. We are happy for her. We are happy to be able to take Alisa to her place. We will appoint a utility billing clerk. Next, Alan announced that he has accepted the job as a senior planner at Kalispell. We are very happy for him. He worked hard here to ensure that our growth and community plan are fulfilled within the time limit set by the government. So we thank him for all his efforts. He worked very hard to ensure that the public is paying attention and that everything has been implemented, and to accept the instructions from various boards. So thank you, Alan. I am happy to hear that there is one more.
Just a small thing. As you know, I have served on the Montana Western Economic Development Board. One day, when I was in this meeting, Nelson came to us. I asked him, what are you doing here? He said he was joining the work at Kalispel. Now, I expect to see you all together in such opportunities. We are taking Kalispel to those whom we have trained. So, this is very interesting.
Thank you, Rosin and Alan. We wish you all the best. Rosin agrees to this. So, do you have anything else to say to the council in the manager's report? No. Okay. Next, the Whitefish Town and North Hill Lake Community Fire Association has a serious problem.
A good help to the Deputy Mayor and the CET Council. You can see my staff report on the 75th page of the packet. We have a serious problem with the North Whitefish Community Fire Association. It was approved by the CET Council on September 2005. So we joined North Whitefish as a community fire association and worked on that project. They have found a place on the north side of Thadakam where the DNRC Trust is located. They want to build an easement there. Let me remind you, they cannot do it because it is not profitable. But it is possible for the city. We are serving that area through the Whitefish Fire Service Area. While working on this project, I have included all the projects we have completed in the report. D&RC and I worked together many times. We decided to make some minor changes in the current situation. To make it clear to D&RC who is in charge of Eastman and to reduce their interest in the fact that the fire district is not allowed in that area, there were no practical changes. Because that group was trying to use the fire service area as their own district. So, some language-based changes have been made. The aim is to make it more clear. But the main change is that the land ownership of the estates and all buildings will be in the hands of the city. Akkaryam has now made it clear. The new system has been introduced instead of the fact that if the estates are approved by a fire district, the estates will be approved by the DNRC. The last permission is for DNRC. Therefore, we still allow another public fire agency to take over the property owned by the E-Sangam Dhanasahayam in the north-east. But DNRC. That has to be approved. Therefore, there are small differences in it. It is easier to re-create MOUs and MOUs, but it is better to change it to a more clear plan than to create a difference in it, because it has to go to the Land Board immediately. Therefore, there is no change in financial needs, and only the time of the workers who are in or out of town or who do not have work expenses is included in it. Only a small number of invoice expenses are like a few stamps, but they have spent all the funds. Surveys, financial decisions, preparations for the Eastman campaign, etc. They spent $50,000 to get us through the campaign process. We expect this to happen in the near future. Therefore, to North Whitefish, the community fire association has announced a new bill to be approved by the CET Council and to authorize it to take place.
Do you have any questions for Dana on this matter? If not, we can go to a meeting. Happy to hear from you.
Yes, Dana. First of all, this is very beautiful. I am very excited about this. At the same time, I would like to make sure that by changing the words of the CRR, that is, the IMU, you will avoid a great disappointment. That was my main question. Therefore, I would like to repeat the most important question you asked, but I would like to ensure that the purpose of the MoU is clear to the public. Then, who will be responsible for the complete design and construction of this? They.
Association.
Correct.
Or the events in the association. Then there is no responsibility for the city in this.
Correct. Correct. Will the money be returned to the citizens of the city or is this an indefinite urban phenomenon?
Currently, it is my staff's time. So, since I have a salary, they get all the time they need. So, there is no cost to the city. That's a good thing. This is a good thing for the public.
The city is helping. Yes, we are helping. They are spending their own time on sanitation.
It is the responsibility of the disabled.
That's right. Certainly. This is for doing. Yes, yes, this is the time of the living. The situation of the city is only this much to this extent.
Is it possible to fill the Watermar district now?
There is a possibility that they are determined to move forward with which district they belong. There are things that are possible to come 5 miles away from the Iron Horse station within that district. But let me say that they have also taken part in the Iron Horse at a place where they ran before any changes. They see that these two stations will work well together. This is not a staff station. This is intended to ensure facilities and provide a large water system there. Therefore, if there is a fire at the north end of the dam, we will have a water source very close to fill the tenders. They are thinking about buying a tender. Their current method is to run a capital campaign for one or two groups, build a water system in it, buy easements, and establish a water system in it. The next group will be building buildings and buying facilities. Thank you. That is...
Okay, we have already discussed the voters' wishes. So, if the voters decide not to move forward, or if something like what happened in 2008 happens again next year, what would be the chance that we will have to face if the funds are lost? If the funds are lost, I think that they will be able to deposit the funds under the financial structure of the situation.
I think that they will be able to find the funds for buying easements. If you do not take measures to use an easement with DNRC, it will change to a state after five years. That is why the water system is very important to show that it is used for fire-fighting purposes. So, even though that amount is insufficient, I believe that they can do it on the basis of the statements received by this group. If there is no fund to buy an easement for any reason, it will not go forward. There is no cost to the city.
Two more questions. Thank you. Yes.
Are we sure that ANJI is not here, but they have announced that they have announced that they have announced that they have announced that they have announced that they have announced that they have announced that
They have approved this grant. Therefore, they do not have any concerns regarding MOU, MOU, or VIN. On the other hand, they have shared it with me. When the construction of the building is taken over by the city, there is a need for emergency work and insurance. That institution intends to cover those costs. Finally, thank you.
On November 2, I thought it was in the Fire Service Area Workstation Calendar.
Yes, that is a fire service area. This is another group.
Okay.
To the north of the station. I was going to ask you why you didn't wait. But they are different. Two different organizations. Thank you very much.
Have a good day, Mayor. Thank you, Justin. Certainly.
How long will it take to identify the land board? This is the first time we are hearing that we are approaching the Land Board for such things.
They do not conduct meetings every month, but according to what we have heard from DNRC, it may take about six months from the time the Land Board decides to submit such a project. But you have to work with DNRC members because they are the ones who decide whether the land board should be approved or not. If the members are not approved in the planning projects here, you have to change things in a way that they can be approved. This is the procedure for this. That is why we are trying to make changes in this, so that the DNRC members are satisfied with our plan and they can approve it. Thank you for working on this, especially on Monday.
Thank you, Dana. Thank you.
Do you have any more questions or comments? I welcome a request.
I don't know what to call this. But I'm offering a request to accept it. There is a serious fire in the MOU area. That is, North Whidbey Island Fire Service Area.
I offered a request and responded. Do you have any more questions?
I think it's just a ridiculous opinion. Smith Lake Conservation Easement, the land board they gave in Smith Lake Conservation Easement was too expensive. If you look at it, it would be very nice to bring a land board of 1, 1 by 2 to 3 acres. I would definitely have given it in advance.
I'm going to complain more than that. I gave this information about the facility to this group. They don't want to get the land only because of a voluntary financial decision.
They are doing three acres. That amount will be about $1,80,000. That will be about $4,000,000.
Even if the construction of the house is the most affordable option in that place, there is no way to get it. That is a whole place, so it will be about $4,000,000. So, all those who agree will come.
Everyone who opposes, please let us know. It has been accepted as an agreement. Next, the North West Montana Community Land Trust, for funding the 817 Trail View, is planning to launch a campaign. Okay.
Even though Kim is here, I would like to quickly release my staff report and give her some confidence. But Kim, if you want, we can add more things. As always, we have the opportunity to add 817 Trailview Way to the Northwest Montana Community Land Trust and their city. They claim that they need to change the city's deed system and add their ground lease to maintain the cost of the house. They claim $50,000 funding to help buy land below the house. This house is intended to be sold to a person or family with 140% EMI or lower income. Therefore, if this funding is accepted, the resort tax community housing fund in the city will be available. The fund for community housing projects in the month of 27 is 1.6 billion dollars. However, a small portion of it is still in use. If we add this project, there will be about $5,14,000 left for other housing projects by June 27. So, Kim, I don't know if you have anything to say. Good evening. This will be the fourth house we buy at Trailview this year. The person who is going to buy this is the person who works in a school in Whitefish. Their income is below 100% of the area median income. We can buy a house for $4,00,000 and sell it for $3,200,000. I am very happy. I think this will be a great addition. Any questions? Do you know how much 100% AMI is in Whitefish? Oh, is it for everyone here? Yes, it depends on the age of your family members. It's about the same for a family of four. 100%? I think 100% is $1,20,000. Okay. Is it less than that? For a family of four, 100 is correct. Forgive me. I was wondering if it was 100 or 140. 140 is a lot, so it should be 100. Yes, right. For one person, it would be around 64,000 or 68,000. You think it's 60. Sherry, I intended to say something in 60s. So, Sherry, thank you. I'm just saying. Sometimes when we say musical words, it's like that. I want the public to have an awareness about the help we give.
Sherry, thank you. I agree with you on that. Do I have to give any other answer for you? At least, happiness. Thank you.
I think this is for Dan or for you, that is, when the city administration leaves, the Land Trust will take over the land and rent a new ground lease. The payment of the city, i.e. $50,000, is carried out at the closing time to maintain the facility.
Yes, before closing, we have to cancel the Deed Regulation. If so, they can close it. But Ground Lease Closing comes on time. Payment will be done even before closing. Once the closing date has been confirmed, we will make the contract valid, cancel the Deed Regulation, and when the closing date is confirmed, the fund will be required, then we will pay it.
Therefore, there will be 1, 2, 3, 4 days in which the property is not to be paid regularly. Oh!
And, if we are removing the Deed System, the Deed System has been implemented legally in the county. If you all agree to remove it, we have to take the regulations to the county. It will take them a little time to fix the regulations for removing the Deed. At the same time, I am talking to the Revenue Department, because they are making a legal statement in that regard. So now we have two legal definitions, one for the house and one for the land. Next, at the closing time, we use those two definitions to give the land trust of the earth and the land trust of the earth the right of the house and the right of the house. So this should happen in that process itself. You can't do everything at the same time. If you do that, the county will get angry.
Are you both satisfied with this plan? Yes.
It will take a few weeks from start to finish. In this, the county will complete their paperwork and the revenue department will do all their work. But this has to be fixed. If you want to bring the deed system back, that's not necessary.
There is a buy-sell contract for the house at that time. So, this is not completely free. When those things happen, there will be a buy-sell contract. Do you need a motion? Of course, I do.
I would like to request the community to pay $50,000 of the Northwest Montana Community Land Trust. Is this from the Community Housing Account of the Resort Tax Fund? Is that correct? To buy land below the 817 trail view wave, to apply for a land trust ground lease instead of the existing deed system, and to authorize the CET Manager to hold funding and new ground lease at the same time at the closing time. Do you have an opinion on this?
I have an opinion.
Councillor Davis has an opinion. Is there anything else to discuss?
It also shows how important it is to make use of the projects that can be achieved. So, I am grateful to the work you do and the things you do for the living. Thank you. Thank you very much. I have another opinion on the issue of area median income.
We have a small calculator on our website. If you give the amount of money to the people in your home, you can immediately calculate how much your share is. So, thank you.
If so, who are the supporters? Those who oppose, please vote. The matter has been passed unanimously. Next, we will move on to the announcements of the Mayor and the City Councilors. First, the North Valley Music School's new building, the 1998 River Lakes Parkway, is being renovated with the help of water. Comments? Thoughts?
Tina, if we give this fund, in which account will it come from? You will have to give this from your general fund. So, there is no special procedure for this. I thought that people are approaching us during the budget and we are taking it into the budget. But this is a new announcement. What is your opinion on this? So this is a new announcement. This is a thing that was announced. I think it happened after the budget changes were completed. Then, according to this letter, it is certain that this happened after the budget changes were made. What I have to say is that Project Whitefish Kids has been given $1,00,000 to support the development of their facilities and has been given the opportunity to fund other labor organizations. I don't think you should accept all the requests that come before you. This is a big park that we have to accept if Project Whitefish Kids cannot support them. This music school is owned by the city, and it is located in the same place. If they build it in our place, that building will become the capital of the city. But, you know that, right? This is a council decision. Then, when discussing with other labour organizations, I think that this organization should consider what social benefits it has. Because when you give more and more people a chance, such demands will keep coming. So, the decision you make is important. I just want to say that this should be fair to all the labor unions that come forward. I am happy that you have an opinion. Yes, thank you, Dana. Thank you for that question.
Since then, I have not been able to understand it clearly from the pocket.
First, there is an installation cost. Is that 17,000 or half of it is 34,000? Yes.
I think it is half of the cost of landscaping and irrigation. Let me tell them that we have helped them with the single cost of PWK-PWK. So, that investment is not unnatural. Okay, so that's... I think that's $34,000. So, the total cost is $34,000.
This is the single cost of $17,000 that the society has in the school. At the same time, it is also the growth of the capital in the city. But they are asking $17,000 from $34,000. Then, do I understand correctly that there is an amount of $2000 per year for the last year without any delay? So, is that an indefinite responsibility? Or is it a agricultural responsibility? That's a good question.
They need this as a permanent thing. Like the PWK and PWK did for the Spence Fields. But what I did including all the institutions, I call them agricultural grants. They are agricultural grants. Because if there is a bad situation like in 2008, we will have to investigate what are the necessary benefits that we have to pay. In such a situation, it is not necessary for our parks to be maintained, right? So, the police, Agnishaman Sena, etc. will be the first to step forward. So, I have prepared all the grants in a way that is actively accepted in the budget process. So, even the grants that we have given for PWG for the past two years, the council can decide that it should not be given in any budget cycle. Therefore, you have that right, because it is not kept aside, it is appropriate. You can't keep it away for long periods of time. Even if you can do it through a contract, I have made it a right for such things, but the contract will continue. That is, it will remain in place, but only until the year you decide not to give it. Therefore, in this matter, I will do it that way. It is easy to handle the expenses alone. Because you know what the current fund is. But the current operating cost, that is, today's $2000, is only about the same. Because their water supply is not available now. This can increase, decrease, and if it increases indefinitely, that cost will also change over time. So I think I answered your question. Yes, you asked your opinions, right? That's my opinion. My opinion is that I will have a lot of help in helping regular people.
As you say, I can understand that. My wish is that the stock will remain stable without even knowing how much it is. I think $2,000 is now a very small amount, but in my view, it is a matter of nature. So, my opinion is that I fully support the one-time interest rate. I would like to come back with a report that will explain how all this will be done. What is your opinion? How much is the cost to calculate the income? Then you, as a citizen, will come to our kitchen with information about the economic situation. Therefore, I will now double the amount to be given as the total income and the economic cost. I am ready to vote for the total income. Prabhika,
Yes, I have no objection to paying $17,000. I am happy that the city is not doing as much as it should in our assets, because we have had a very good operator for so many years. I think this is a great guarantee that our parks and assets will remain in good condition. But if they come back with the next year's budget, I would have had a little more peace of mind if I could talk to them about the bills. So I'm not against today's $17,000, but I'll suggest them to come back to the budget during the next year's budget. Do you have any comments?
Yes, to tell you the truth, I feel a little uncomfortable doing this. I wish I could have seen this before the budget was passed. This comes only when the budget is passed and the second week is over. Usually, we see things like this before the budget. This is not a small amount. It's not a big amount, but it's not a very small amount. I share Danny's wish. If I do one, then the other will keep coming. If you are planning to do something like this in the next year's budget, I think it's better to remove at least one and a half million rupees and accept it as a $50,000 fund. I don't think it's right to take a leap from the general fund. That's why I can't support this. I'm sorry about that. It's just a matter of whether they need $17,000 or not. Let me tell you the truth. That's why... Ben, do you have anything to say? Yes, me. I value music school very much. I have a clear understanding of that.
It's a great institution. Great people do great jobs.
I don't want to feel like a grunge. But I have some problems with that. When we accepted the name of the Fish Kids project, I saw it as an opportunity to control the municipality as well as the vegetable fields among the children. That's why I didn't have a problem with it. I agree with Danny's opinion. Like I suggested through the Whitefish Community Foundation, it is very difficult for everyone to organize a fair process. There are institutions in our city that do not make a lot of money like music schools. I find it a little difficult for me to approach this in terms of initiatives. I think it is better to remove a special fund for funding. That's why I'm a little uncomfortable with the way things are moving forward. I feel like we can talk about alternatives in the future. In my case, I'm also uncomfortable with the reasons of the man and woman. I feel. But maybe next year we can talk about this. This is one. I think it's a great achievement. It's not like Project Whitefish Kids. For the benefit of the city, we gave them a grant on the basis of 25 to 30 years of management and management of the site. You know, this is definitely new. This is what they decided to build. That's what they agreed to do. For that, they granted a fund. They have a fund for it, so I have a different opinion on this. Thank you for asking, but I don't think I'll be able to do this at this time. So I'm looking to see who wants to do this. I understand what you're saying, so I don't mind going with you to the budget process. That's exactly what I think. I'm fully aware of that. That's why I'm working on it. Yes, thank you. Okay, we'll give it back to you. We also have a letter from Elizabeth Wetter-Robert, who we heard earlier about your campaign through the Whitefish Housing Authority. If you have any questions, you can ask. In my personal opinion, we should investigate what happened to Dana. If it is a mistake, we should understand why it happened and try not to repeat it in the future. I think we need to investigate this. This is not a matter. Does anyone else have anything to say?
Riz is here. He is the Executive Director. So, if they have any comments, I will make it clear to them what the process is for the applicants.
Okay.
The individual facilities are trying to handle it. That needs to be investigated. Housing Authority is a special corporation. We do not have access to all their properties. Even if we can investigate the property properties, it was the ARC who allowed the stay. Why did they get it? The initial details are not seen in it. But do you want to share with us what the general process of the request is and what are the things that you are investigating? Then I would like to know what the process is and how it is handled when people have such complaints in your knowledge.
I definitely want to handle it independently and freely. Anyway, please continue as God.
Hi. Let me tell you a few things in general. This is a policy book for our very small housing choice voucher program. This is the funds for which the federal government has approved the funds. This is our plan for running Mountain View Manor. This is the application process that is being questioned on the ground. The rules in it are also very big. There is also a big article on how it works on the front pages of the waitlist. Therefore, let me say that you can believe that the federal government has given us very accurate instructions for this. I often see our HOD representatives who ensure that these kinds of things are in place. So I add that to this. Secondly, let me tell you about the introduction of DANA, which is an independent institution. We have a specific administration process for people to submit complaints. If there is any problem, they can appeal to me. If I am not satisfied with my decision or if there is an offence in my life, there is an offence resolution that can be approached to the board. The board will continue to resolve it. They are more aware of these actions and actions. Let me say that none of this has happened in this incident. Therefore, the offender came straight to the city and did not use an offence resolution. I feel that I am seeing those emails for the first time. What I have to say about this is that we have a specific solution for this problem. If people are not satisfied with the board's decision, they can speak to the state HUD representative. They can report us to Fair Housing. When people complain about the decisions I made, I tell them, this is the Fair Housing Department. This is their number. You can call them. They can call us too. I am very satisfied with the way we handled this. We can tell them that the things that happened were right. So, in general, that's the thing. This is how the housing authorities operate. The reason is that the compliance is very long and complicated, so I doubt if it makes sense for the Whitefish City employees to spend time on it. If you are interested in connecting with HUD, you are welcome to do so, but if you are only thinking about compliance, it is better to talk to them. We have very strict rules regarding the privacy of information. Therefore, we cannot share anything with you. All of our records are connected to HUD. Therefore, if there is any problem, the privacy information can be checked by HUD. They can check all those records. It is necessary to keep our people's privacy secret. I don't know if it will happen or not. I don't know if it will happen or not. I don't know if it will happen or not. I don't know if it will happen or not. Now, if we come to the topic of our actions, how did this happen? At the end of July, at the time of this incident, we had carried out some emergency operations. There were some necessary changes to be made. Therefore, I think that some emergency things have happened. I think you understand that. I believe that this was a matter of emergency. Yes. This was done so that there would be no more such heinous crimes. Yes. Who is the one who chooses to stay there? How is that presented to the public? Because we have seen an incident where the board ran away from the people who had not been properly locked up. That's why, I just want to say that no one has been mistaken in the fact that there was a person in that case. Okay, but I'm surprised that you didn't know that one of your relatives got a place and then said that he didn't get it. This feels a little cruel. What I want to know is, what are the procedures for this? Who is responsible for this? How much do you and the board have to worry about making people uncomfortable? I'm not saying that you are not doing everything right legally in things like HUD and HUD. But when these things come to the head of the CET Council, especially when it comes to legislating board members, hearing that there are problems in this creates a very bad impression. So, I will say that it is wrong to say that this is a fraud. After I came here, this is just a single complaint. So, I oppose this. I am sorry. What you are saying is right. We are listening to you like this after you have taken the oath. But, yes, I don't think it is a fair statement. Secondly, we have this complete law. I am happy to send it to you. I can email the PDF of this now. There is a big part about the precedents, the waitlist, and the procedures in it. There is a software that we use when we request someone. They send us a free application. It is very easy and easy. They give us their details and the same amount. That is, let's start their family details. And then we insert it into our system. Then, when they come to the waitlist, that is, after years, how many people are coming, how many people are staying, it will happen according to that. However, there have been years when only two units have changed. Then, there have been years when only ten units have changed. So, this is very difficult to move forward. When one person comes to the waitlist, they have to be connected again. Then, another application process will take place. They have to submit the initial details, because if they applied a year ago, their income details may have changed, right? They may have a very different family life than the time they first applied. They may be living in another place. According to whether you are living here or outside the country, our priorities will change, right? So, when it comes to the waitlist, how can one apply? Why is their salary? There is a comprehensive management on this. Also, you need to do a background check on the site. Even if you feel that everything is fine so far, you may not be able to stay in Mountain View Manor for the site check. So, there are different stages for you to go through. Sometimes people think to themselves, Oh, I came to the waitlist, I got a chance. But that's not true. I'm asking you. I think there were some things in these emails. Some of the languages that I did not use were in it. That is also the reason why we re-arranged our open roles related to the requirements. This is how the process works. First, there is a waitlist requirement. After that, even if you come to the list, there is a continuous process. If you have more income, you can continue in the waitlist, but you will not have income. In this situation, they received an approval letter. No, I thought they were told that they received a placement. I do not intend to speak specifically about this situation. The emails that this person chose to share are with us. There was no approval letter in it. It is shown in the emails.
Let me give a general opinion. The Whitefish Housing Authority is an independent institution. It has its own board. It has its own prosecution system. Through HUD and others, it has secondary prosecution systems. I think it is impossible for the CET Council to provide the necessary information or information for handling such cases. I think there are some procedures that need to be followed here, and they have not been followed. So, in my humble opinion, we should allow the Housing Authority to work with them. I believe we can find a fair solution to this problem. When things like this become public, I find it uncomfortable that there are no more mail notes.
I know that we don't have the right to tell you what to do, but we have to understand when we get complaints. I live nearby, so I've heard countless complaints from people years before you got there, and many of them have not been resolved. So, what is your suggestion on how to ensure that the board is legal? Since discussions have been held about the separation of housing authorities, you are suggesting that we should ensure that there is always a housing authority in the city and how to move our work forward. Make sure that we are following legal procedures and that people are being treated with justice. We have the right to legislate the board. There have been major changes to the board. Very important changes. So, I am thinking if there is any way to improve the situation. If we do that, we will not be in trouble again. For example, Rebecca, can you give me an advice?
If you think that this is something we should discuss, if you think that it is important at the end of the meeting when the counsellor gives his opinion, I think the best way is to arrange a work session to discuss that. Therefore, we will be able to deal with any problems you may have more clearly. If the rest of the council is interested in it, we can agree. But I think this is a good way to handle it. At this moment, I have confidence. I am confident. If there is any doubt in this, we will not be able to get it. Then I realized that Riz took advantage of this. They will turn to her. I think that when we fulfill anyone's expectations, we tell them the reason for it. If they want to make an appeal, we can move forward. When I look at the things you said today, I am happy to know that those actions are still going on and that they will be able to do what they want. I don't have any doubts about that. I am sorry for her, but I am sorry that there are only the best places. Now I can't build more places. So, um. My board would be very ready for it, I say.
I think they would be eager to have a big discussion about our relationship. Yes. How does the housing authority see the city? We can discuss what my board is doing about the nature of the housing authority. So, I really think this is a discussion that should have taken place very early. This would be a good start. To think again and to discuss.
Yes, no, I think that's right. Thank you, Rich. Now, let's move on to the next one. Time for the counsellor's comments, Giuseppe. Thank you.
First of all, I'm happy to be able to see you in person. I don't like seeing you on that big screen. I didn't have to ask you if you could hear me. Even now, even if there are fires, I would like to remind you of the importance of the 25th anniversary of 9 by 11. Never forget. So, if I am not flying on Friday, I would be very proud to participate in this celebration. That memory should have come a long time ago. It was waiting for a long time. I remember the first time we were invited to Muncheeba. Therefore, I am very happy to have a memory of the Whitefish, and I will be able to learn about a part of our history that is saddening and devastating to future generations. Thank you. Thank you, Giuseppe. Ken? I have no comment. Thank you. Rebecca? Yes, I want to talk about the construction of a ballast box in the CET Hall.
This time, I was paying attention to the various problems in our country related to voting, and I talked to the election administrator about it. They have an agreement with it. Dana and Manji discussed this with me. Yes, if you have a ballot on the ground, you can register it at the polling station on the day of the election. But if you want to make sure that your ballot has arrived at the right time, you will have to go to Kalispel to put it in the ballot box of the election department. There are now some legal decisions in relation to U.S. Postal Service. So, like what happened in Washington, there are a lot of people out of the voter booth. So, I would like to have the ability to always have a ballot box in the CET Hall. If there is any special instruction in the ballot, we will only get it. So, next year, if we get closer to the voters, we will definitely get it. However, I think it is important to improve the ability of voters to vote, and to change the CET Hall as a symbol of democracy that shows that everyone's voice and vote is valuable. So I talked to the Mayor. He is supporting this. I was close to many of you, especially Sepin Ben Andi. Then Dana suggested that if we want to get it this year, we need to write a letter to the county commission and ask for permission. Then, as we did before, we will have to pay rent to the residents to deposit the mailbox. Also, we will have to deposit the expenses of the property over there. So, Dana, can we talk about this as we discussed with Angie? Yes, I talked to the county.
All ballot orders have been approved so far. There is a ballot box in Columbia Falls, because they have a ballot agreement this year. If we add anything new to this, things would have been a little difficult because of the approval. But if we decide to place a ballot box this year on the last voter registration announcement that comes out on September 18, we have the opportunity to take that information into account. The most important thing we need to pay attention to is the stability of this. If we are keeping a ballot box, it should be ensured that it is available for public and primary elections. It should also be available for municipal elections. So we need to maintain stability throughout the year. The worst thing is that the voters are confused. Because when there was no ballot box here for a year, people were trying to use it. If we don't keep one and people don't know about it, it's difficult. They want us to go in front of the commissioners and say what they need. All you have to do is sign or let them know. I can participate in the commissioner meeting. That's fine. Or you can go to the city to let them know that we have required a ballot box. We think it's too late. But we have done it. We will pay all the expenses related to that. So we will pay the expense of the life of the person who arrives at the county at least once a week. There should always be two people in the vehicle. Only one person is not able to carry the ballets. They have useless truth-telling. They have sealed worlds for their greed. Certainly, they have a process that we have to learn. Also, they have to find the people who have done truth-telling especially for this need. That's why there's a lot of time, energy, and other things. But that's just a small part of it. Because we can do a lot of things in it. I don't know if we can do it during the day because the box is here. I don't know how it will work. But like polling booths on Thursdays, we want to open it from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In the morning, it would be great to work from 8 to 5 in the evening. I think this can create a problem for voters. Because if we really want to get the most out of voters, we have to do this. So, we can do this in overtime or flex time. One day, Michelle and I will be here. So, we can do it. We can take our time later. Then, we will have to take it that day itself. So, we can do it a little late at night. I think we will have to send our own messages to let us know that we have a ballot box this year. But my biggest wish is whether we will be able to get it every year. I have a big wish that our ballots will be delivered on time due to lockdowns. I am afraid that if the people of Nagarasabha take their ballots to the county, they will not get my ballot. I put it in the Nagarasabha. Now it becomes a problem for the people. That is my biggest desire. I don't think anyone will do that. But I know about the media and social media. It can be changed like that. My true desire is that the people who work for the city council will have to face the difficulties. This is not a problem for me. I am used to it. But if it is a matter of other people, that is my desire. Do you know this? People who take the ballot box video come to the lobby. When such things happen, it causes a little disturbance. That can also happen. So, instead of saying that this should not be done, just understand that there are some big problems in becoming a ballot drop center. Dana, let me make it clear.
The election administrator said that it is legal to do this job for 11.50$ per hour to the people who have done the protest. Should I take it? Yes, the box is to be inspected and so on. But, yes, we put this next to the customer service clerks in the front, because they will be there. This is under camera inspection, so it should be under the camera itself. So we have video recording on the front desk. So this is one thing. You can't put this anywhere. This must be kept safe. Yes, then there is a possibility of misuse of facilities. They didn't say that when the details were needed. We can only say that we have to get it there properly. It can be explained in many ways. It depends on how much you need. It can be more than once a week or more than once a week. On Thursday, the number of people is reduced by at least twice. On Thursday, there will be drop boxes in Whitefish Lake Community Center Armory and Moose Lodge.
Did you say that there are ballot boxes in those three places?
Only on election day.
Not in the CET Hall?
Not in the CET Hall. We are not a polling place now.
Why did that change?
That happened a while ago. About five or six or seven or eight years ago. We were here. They had an election here for a year, right? 18. One can see it six years ago. Then, when, it was a continuous thing. When the old city hall was here, we also had it. Then, the chamber on the top floor was used for it. Then, when we moved to the modern place, it seemed to have changed. I don't remember polling happening in a new place. We used to have drop boxes. After the change in the legislation came, the counties now have the right to decide whether they want tapal votes or polling booths. I don't know if it will affect the general public, but decisions have changed in the case of CET Hall.
When you say that there is one in Columbia Falls, is it like we talked about or is it the decision of the county?
Because they have a special instruction in the ballot in Columbia Falls, they are the ones who pay the money.
Okay, so when our municipal elections take place, we will also have an announcement here. That's right. Yes, it was because they included a question about how to vote in the ballot according to their vote order. We have to make a rule in this, right? In each election, Certainly, if we can see the costs and continue it year after year, we can definitely do that. Yes, the main problem this time is that you have lost the primary election by starting with the general election. So you will have to run the primary, general election, municipal election anyway.
Let me ask you a simple question now. Why do we run primary elections? Why can't we run general elections? They feel that you should include primary elections in this.
Because if we don't have a lead in voting, if we do it only for general elections, it will be the same for primary elections and general elections.
Okay, that's what the election administrator is suggesting.
They are suggesting that both should do it. Rebecca. We have a very unstable population, so I think it's very good to have something stable here. For example, let me take this and say it. When I first decided in 2000, we didn't have anything like that. John told me that he had found Linaki. They were both running to vote in the CET hall. We didn't have a ballot box then. Therefore, they had to drive to Kalispel between 5 pm and 8 pm in the evening. Therefore, I think this is a good public service and will help to maintain order. Because now there are a lot of changes in the restrictions. Also, when people leave the city, I think it will help them. They will be safe there. They know that every week or every day, it will take us to the next level according to the needs of our neighbors. I think this is a guarantee.
Okay, let's have a vote. Aunty, do you agree? I don't oppose it.
Also, I don't fully agree with it. My only question is whether you can vote in any polling booths. Yes. Yes.
Only on election day. On election day or at any time when they are open at the county election office or at Columbia Falls, you can vote for them. Can you explain this to me?
Because I know that people drove to Kalispel to vote for them. I still have doubts. What is the possibility of that happening?
Excuse me, what did you say?
No, I mean, I know people who have to drive to Kalispel to get their votes. When is that? That's during the municipal elections. Because we only vote in the elections.
Okay. That's why we don't have polling booths in the municipal elections. That is, only once a year. This is a general election. In my opinion, we have never had a general election before. When we were polling, we didn't have a ballot box.
Personally, I think that it is more expensive to build a drop box here than to build a drop box in a city without a drop box. Just one thought. I agree and disagree with the drop. Only on the day of the whitefish selection will drop boxes be available. So, if someone is leaving the city, this will be a way to deliver mail in ballots at the time of the front line. This is an opportunity to drive to Kalispel or to mail. It can be delivered directly to a mailbox or box in Whitefish. That is its moral quality.
This is ongoing because we have had ballot boxes for years. I pay attention to this because I listen to a lot of legal podcasts. There are a lot of changes in voting. Since many people are voting through mail, it is possible to ensure that those who can't mail in time can get their vote. That is, they will not get their vote. Therefore, if they do it on the first day of the election, If they mail it, it will not reach Kalispel, because it will be sent to Missoula or Spokane to be opened. It will not come back at the exact time. In some places, it has reached the Supreme Court. There have been regulations to calculate whether it is the time of the vote or the time of the vote. Therefore, there is a lot of uncertainty in voting right now. I think that if we can be a little more vigilant, it will help to get rid of it all.
Therefore, I would like to say that I support this with all my heart. I think that city councils should be places where people can vote. And, At the same time, I... I am a little aware of this. The uncertainty about the complexity of the things that we bring back to CET Hall amazes me. It amazes me that we are all different from it. I think this is something that we should definitely do from a moral point of view. I think that's important. Again, I like the idea that this is a city council. I think that the government is a municipal government, so it should be a voting centre in any election. So, I'm trying to make sure that I'm not being controlled by this. But I'm saying this with respect. What I meant was right. Anyway, right, Sefu. So, let's try to make sure where we stand.
We're not talking about a polling station where people can come and vote in the booth. That's not what we're talking about. And we're not talking about a single day's drop in the ballot box. because it can be done in one day. We are talking about building a safe and inspected box from the few days before the election day to the election day at 5 or 8 in the evening. Here, pilgrims can come and see their baluts. We don't have the right answer to check if there are any claims in the cover, if there are any claims in the receipt, or if one person is keeping ten ballots at the same time. That's not our job. What I'm saying is right, right? Yes, that's right.
I asked that question. We don't have the right to check the ID, to make sure if they have filed a complaint against the people, or if there are any claims in the cover. But they said it would be better if it could be asked to them. But they will understand that it will not always happen. People are trying to do that in order to avoid having to come back to rectify the ballot. Because if you don't agree to it, if you don't agree to it, if you don't agree to it, if you don't agree to it, if you don't agree to it, if you don't agree to it, if you don't agree to it, if you don't agree to it, if you don't agree to it, I don't know what the rules will be like in the future, but if we are going to prepare for this, we should be prepared to do this for a short time no matter what changes come in the rules. So, if we need more steps to accept the ballot in that box, we will have to accept those steps. Understood.
So, a follow-up question. The reason I am coming is from a place that has only been in direct and personal security. That's why polling stations were usually in police or fire department lobbies. So, instead of building this station as a civilian lobby, I'm wondering if it would be appropriate to build a police station in an emergency service lobby called Kodathi Agnishamana Sena. They will be able to use people for more time than here. I don't think they have enough people to check and change.
That facility is not that easy. Since the barracks and police are below, people may be a little afraid to come there. So people may be afraid. But, in the basement, we have made the box safe and put a camera. There, people have the right to park their ballets. Since there is a glass in the police department, I don't know where to put the box and how to put it outside the glass. So, it works better here than the police department. Greacher, you saved the leader. Sometimes he can take it away. We don't know, right?
We don't force our front office workers to always sit in the window. They often go to the ward or go inside for other things. So, we can't say that 100% of them pay attention to anyone there. Do you have any questions? Yes, I think this is the situation we are in. Those who are trying to put a ballot box here, raise your hand. Those who are against, raise your hand. You got your job.
Thank you, thank you. This is a great thing. Even though I know that we are the government, sometimes I forget it. When we vote for Bavi, it feels amazing. So this is an important effort. So thank you, Dana, for explaining all this. Andrew, any comments? No comments.
I don't have anything more to say. This meeting is adjourned. Thank you.
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