XCC Special Session Meeting Minutes, 01/07/10, Page 8 | Councilman Louderback felt they should partner with Greene County Parks and Recreation. Councilwoman Felton said the County is talking about cutting jobs and/or services. Councilwoman Mills said they could provide financing for certain programming. Councilman Louderback asked who would initiate a meeting with Greene County. Mr. Percival said he would. Councilman Caupp introduced ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF XENIA, OHIO, PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 718.01(C) TO PLACE ON THE BALLOT AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION ON MAY 4, 2010, A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 880.03 IMPOSITION OF DIRECT TAX OF THE XENIA CODIFIED ORDINANCES, AND SECTION 880.04 IMPOSITION OF WITHHOLDING TAX OF THE XENIA CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO INCREASE THE TAX RATE BY ONE-HALF PERCENT (0.5%) FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING CURRENT POLICE AND FIRE SERVICE LEVELS, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, and it was read for the first time. Councilman Caupp said now that the Ordinance is introduced, they need a Gantt chart to list all things that need to be done prior to the vote on May 4". During the renewal [3.5 Mill Operating Levy] campaign, all they heard were complaints about what wasn’t done. Councilwoman Felton said “they” can’t do it ... they need a levy committee for that. Mr. Lewis said that was correct. Mr. Bazelak said an internal levy committee can provide educational material, but the material nor can they say say “Vote Yes.” Councilman Caupp said either way, Council needs to stay informed and follow up to be sure things are being done in a timely fashion. Mr. Bazelak said they will discuss the need for a Treasurer/Political Action Committee (PAC) separate from the Police/Fire and Public Service PACs at a later date. Mr. Lewis said there are already PACs in place and he did not see a reason to duplicate that; however, there is a need for a campaign committee. Any money could be ran through the existing PACs. Councilman Louderback asked when the second reading and vote for the above ordinance would be conducted, Mr. Bazelak said the second reading and vote would be conducted on January 14, 2010. If passed, a Resolution to place it on the ballot will be presented for an introduction on January 28, 2010, with a second reading on February 11, 2010. All documentation needs to be submitted to the Board of Elections by February 18, 2010 (75-day window). Gouncilman se bruary “ ) . Vice President Miller asked how each Council member felt about staff's recommendation, Councilwoman Mills said she was in favor of a .5% income tax increase as one ballot question.