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July 11,2007 <br /> The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 8:30 <br /> m.,July 11,2007 In the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall, <br /> Vice President Olson presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor <br /> Stephenson;Council Members Roberts,Olson,Gipson,Nielsen,and <br /> Overstreet were present.Council Members Hatloe and Stonecipher were <br /> excused. <br /> Mayor Stephenson led the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> The minutes of the July 5,2007 Everett City Council meeting were <br /> approved as printed. <br /> MAYOR <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> Mayur Stephenson proclaimed the month of July 2007 as"Parks and <br /> Recreation Month"in the City of Everett and invited all to participate in the <br /> recreational programs and enjoy the beauty that the parks offer. <br /> Mary Jane Anderson accepted the proclamation and thanked Mayor <br /> Stephenson and the City Council on behalf of the Parks Board. <br /> COUNCIL <br /> Council Member Roberts reported that he attended the rollout of the"787' <br /> and congratulated the Boeing Company on a revolutionary product. <br /> He also brought forth a concern from a constituent regarding fireworks <br /> and enforcement.Police Chief Scharf responded that$12,000 was spent <br /> on overtime on July 4tl1. Citizens have a responsibility to not purchase <br /> fireworks.The police do issue fines and confiscate all illegal fireworks.A <br /> better education effort might be of some help. <br /> Another concem brought forth by Council Member Roberts and echoed by <br /> other council members related to signs,such as real estate signs,garage <br /> • <br /> 228 • <br />