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Larry Moyer 5 years Laura Hopkins TUESDAY, September 25, 2001 Deputy Sheriff Sheriff's Office Administrative Officer Sheriff s Office Council honored three employees that were nominated for the Third Quarter, City Service Excellence Award. Nominated by co-workers included Linda Kanode, Police Department; Rob Fincher, Police Department; and Eddie Frazier, Public Works. Each nominee was presented with a token of appreciation and plaque. After words of praise by Mr. W.W. Bartlett, Acting Assistant City Manager, Rob Fincher was named the recipient of the Award for the quarter. Mayor Crabtree opened the Town Meeting. Ms. Brenda Prillaman, Customer Service Coordinator, addressed Council and gave a summary of customer concerns in the Museum area. In the period of September 2000 - September 2001, 337 customer complaints were received by the City. Of the complaints, 282 have been resolved. Primary issues included unsightly properties, dilapidated houses, and inoperative motor vehicles. To date, all concerns in the Museum area have been resolved or measures are underway to remedy the situation. Elaine Hedrick of 108 Park Street discussed problems on Park Street involving rental property at 111 and 113 Park Street. Ms. Hedrick stated that she has observed serious problems within the neighborhood involving drugs and alcohol violations. She stated the given properties are owned by Lynn Swinney. She further stated that she believes the terms ofthe rental assistance agreement are being violated by the tenants and property owner. Council Member Teague asked if such rental assistance properties may be removed from the program. Mr. Wayne D.P. Knox, Planning, Zoning, and Housing Manager, replied that rental assistance properties can be deleted from the program if a law is broken or if lease terms are violated. Mr. Knox agreed to discuss the situation further with Ms. Hedrick. Mike Rogers, City Police Chief, was present and explained that City