Remarks by Margo Sommerville
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“Good evening. We're gonna call the special meeting to address our public hearings. To order at this time, we'll have our clerk read the roll.”
“We have one item up for public hearing and we'll have our clerk read in item number one.”
“Thank you. At this time, we're going to open up our public hearing. Seeing that we have no one here in chambers to speak in favor or against, we will close our public hearing. Councilman Kamer, what is the committee's pleasure?”
“Thank you. Any further comment, Councilman Kamer? Aye.”
“Okay, thank you so much. Any other comments? Seeing and hearing none, the committee's report is favorable. All in favor signify by saying aye.”
“With nothing else coming before us, we will adjourn.”
“Good evening. We're gonna call the meeting for Akron City Council to order at this time. We will have our clerk read the roll.”
“For those who voluntarily wish to do so, would you please stand at this time as we are led in prayer by Minister Reid of City of Joy. Immediately following our prayer, I'm going to ask if Councilwoman Davis will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Minister Reid.”
“Amen. of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The minutes from our previously held meeting have been provided. Are there any additions or corrections?”
“Is there a second? Second. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? The ayes have it.”
“We're now going to move to our public comment period. I'm going to ask all those who signed up to participate if you'll please stand at this time so that you may be sworn in by our clerk.”
“Thank you. Just as a reminder, when you hear your name, if you'll please approach the podium, and you'll have three minutes to speak to this body. And we're going to begin with Trenton. Is Trenton here with us? You can begin.”
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“I'M SO SORRY, YOUR TIMER IS GOING OUT. I DON'T KNOW WHY WE CAN'T HEAR IT.”
“Sorry. No, your time had expired. Okay. But you can email us the statement. We'll make sure everyone gets it, okay?”
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“Okay. All right. Thank you. So that's going to conclude our public comment period. Again, we do want to thank all those who took the time to come out and participate. Council, we're going to go and address old business, starting with planning and economic development. Councilman Kamer.”
“Thank you. Councilperson Wilson, do you have any comments?”
“Thank you so much. So the committee's report is favorable. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? The ayes have it.”
“Thank you. Any further comments, Councilman Kamer?”
“Thank you. So the committee's report is favorable. All in favor? I'm so sorry. Councilman Greer?”
“Seeing and hearing none, again, the committee's report is favorable. All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? The ayes have it.”
“Thank you. Time will be granted. Public service, Councilman Kamer.”
“Thank you so much. That item will be placed on the consent agenda. Public safety, Councilman McKittrick.”