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. Council Minutes of 9/6/83 -2- Law Director Gareau reported: 1) The Jandecka Case, in which Officer Jandecka sought to appeal to the Civil Service Commission regarding a five day suspension, was decided in favor of the City of North Olmsted. An appeal was taken on the decision, which will ncpw go to the Eighth Appellate District Court. 2) A grievance has been filed, by police officers, dealing with "show-up time" or time they are given for going to court on their off-time. The grievance went through the established ordinance procedure; an action has been filed in Comcnon Pleas Court, asking that the court declare their right to receive compensation, even if it runs into their regular tour of duty. City of North Olmsted has denied the grievance; the officers are asking the court to make a determination. 3) City is also involved in litigation; King's Path Condominium has filed a lawsuit for $1,250,000 dealing with a developer tying into an existing storm sewer which runs on their property. City has turned this over to the insurance company, however Law Director expects to become active in the cage, asking that the case be dis- missed because the City only taok the word of the attorney for the developer and did not, personally, look into the sewer: City only permitted them to establish a proper drainage program, which happened to include hooking into a system that their attorney said they liad a right to hook into. Safety Director Petre reported: 1) Complemented Mr. Phil Nagy, Community Council, and every service organization a.rid person who contributed to fiomecoming this year. 2) Rec Complex ice rink has recentl.p been painted; renairs to fencing around the rink will start shortly. Fall Program is off the ground. Have been discussing the possibility of selling lotter„y tickets at the Complex; will advise further. 3) Members of the Fire Department recently undergoing surgery are Assistant Fire Chief, Richard Limpert; Captain Richard Smith; Fireman Richard Donaldson. 4) Patrolman Gerald Tehoke was struck by a hit/skip motorist while on the scene of an accident and may possibly be off work for as long as one year. 5) Patrolman Richard Novak also underwent surgery and is expected baek in 4/6 weeks. 6) Members of the Fire Department, lead by Lt. Donald Herrman, did some vutstanding work in repairing Engine No. 1, enabling the City to receive a Nati,onal Testing Certificate. Next project will be repairs to the 196$ American LaFrance truck. 7) Auction for surplus vehicles and m3.scellaneous items will be held at the Rec Complex on September 17th at 9 a.m. 8) Newest Member to the Recreation Cominission is Mr. Robert Knopf, School Board's representative. Mr. Woerpel, Chairman Building, Zoning and Development Committee reported: 1) BZD Committee met Thursday, Ju1y 28th, at 7:35 P.M., with Mr. Woerpel and Mr. Bierman in attendance, as well as Building Comrnissioner Gundy, The following Building Department requests were considered: (a) Sopata Construction Company, 24834 Lorain Road. Proposal to alter existing dwelling for offices and construct addition for a garage, as well as proposed wall sign; approved by ARB on June 22, 1983 and Planning Commission on June 28, 1983. BZD Committee recommends avproval as submitted. Mr. Woerpel moved Council approve proposal as heretofore stated, second by Mr. Bierman, unanimously approved. (b) Christ the King Church, 30635 Lorain Road. Proposal to increase capacity of parkfng lot by add3ng thirteen additional spaces; approved by Planning Counnission on July 26, 1983. BZD Cornmittee recommends approval. Mr. Woerpel moved Council approve proposal as heretofore stated, second by Mr. Bierma.n, unanimou5ly approved.