Fire Chief Greg Lipford contacted MTAS and asked for information and assistance on increasing the number of firefighters available to respond to fires in Henderson. Currently, the fire department is staffed by four full-time firefighters working a variable 4-platoon system, and each day one paid firefighter works a 24-hour shift. The fire chief works 8-hour shifts on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and a 24-hour shift on Tuesday.

An ordinance to change the town election date to the November general election date.

Job description for the position of Equipment Operator.

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MTAS was asked whether citizens should be encouraged to contact elected officials or city staff in responding to service requests and problems, whether the council should be increased from 7 to 9 members to allow more contact by council with citizens, and what are the advantages of a popularly elected mayor vs. a mayor elected by the council.

MTAS was asked whether police could always book persons charged with crimes before they are released.

MTAS was asked before whom must a police officer swear an oath for citations.

MTAS was asked whether municipalities can spend city funds to build a "spec building" for industry either through the Industrial Board or directly.

MTAS was asked whether the city council can replace a member of the utility board who was a member of the city council but was not re-elected to office.

MTAS was asked whether a person appealing a fine for a building code violation needs to pay the fine during the pendency of the appeal.