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. ? Council Minutes of 10/4/83 -2- AM, Director Gareau reported: 1) Regarding the suit filed against the City of North Olmsted by a condominium assoeiation, with respect to a health care facility, a preliminary hearing was scheduled and postponed on two occasions. Law Director has proceeded with filing a motion to dtsmiss. 2) Is awaiting briefs and assignments of error with respect to the Romp rezoning case; will then file a motion to dismiss. Safety Director Petre reported: 1) 'I'tianked Fire Chief VanKuren for the time and effort spent during the pipe cleaning process on Lorain Road. 2) As of August 31, 1983, the Recreation Complex Pro Shop revenue was $45,256, as compared to $26,143 for the same period in 1982; an increase of 73.1%. Pro Shop had an excess of $10,000 in sales during the month of September. Inventory is greatly reduced; urges a$5,000 fund transfer within the budget as soon as possible. In response to Mr. Woerpel's request for comparable expense figures, this year versus last year, Mr. Petre promised to have them for Mr. Woerpel on Wednesday. Mr. Logan, Chairman Transportation Committee reported: 1) Committee has been dis- cussing the use of city vehicles; will be drafting legislation to regulate, clarify and define the proper use of city vehicles to avoid any perceived difficulties in this area. Mr. Bierman, Chairman Recreation, Public Parks and Ruildings Conunittee reported: 1) Last Sunday, attended an event in Metro Park Section in TTorth Olmsted, between the Rocky River Interpretive Center and Frostville Museum, which is run by the Olmsted Historical Society. This was a Pioneer Potpourri Day which included a trail walk, candle dipping, ma.king corn husk dolls, indian dough and turke,ys cooked over a spit. The two arganizations are commended for their effort. Mrs. Petrigac, Chairman Long Range Planning Committee reported: 1) Council Chamber Committee met September 29th: discussed the sound system. In attendance were the Mayor, the architect, Mintz Construction representative, Councilman McKay and Mrs. Petrigac. Committee had asked for a second quote on the sound system; agreed to go with the Soundalier System at a cost of $15,136. Committee suggests the desks be made of oak to match the oak molding. Asked Members of Council to look at the samples of stains, fabrics and carpeting and give some input. Requested the Mayor to give a report on expenditures thus far; Mayor promised to have the figures available for the next meeting. Mr. Woerpel, Chairman Building, Zoning and Development Committee reported: 1) Would like to present the following Landmarks Commission Report: Coamission met on September 15th with Service Director Corrigan in attendance. Discussed repairing or replacing the historic sign which was damaged several weeks ago at Butternut Cemetery. Commission wishes to replace the sign and follow up any insurance claims that ma.y be appropriate. Also, reviewed plans from Robert Gaede Architects, Inc. for the handicap ramp to be built here at Town Hall. Met with the architect on September 26th to discuss ideas and concepts regarding the planned restoration and preservation of the building. Clerk of Council will forward copies of a report from Community Council's Renovation Committee to Council Members. This revort coincides with and supports many of the long range planning concerns the Commission has for this building and its continued use. At this point, Mrs. Saringer mentioned that she would be asking for suspension of rule requiring three readings on Resolution No. $3-118, relating to fihe shipment of high level radioactive matter through the State of Ohio, since shipments appear to be imminent.