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Council Minutes of 7/5/83 -2- Mrs. Petrigac, Chairman Long Range Planning Commi.ttee reported: 1) Long Range Planning Committee met to discuss alternate projects in the event the Horizons' pro3ect would not be eligible for Comnunity Block Grant money. Also in attendance were Safety and Service Directors and City Engineer. First alternate project will be Gessner Road, the section from Lorain Road to Walter Koad, approximately 5,500 feet, at a cost of $25,000 for resurfacing. Second alternate project wi11 be a crosswalk at Barton/Bradley Roads, at a cost of $5,000. Mrs. Petrigac moved Council approve the above described alternate projects, in the event the Horizons' Project is not eligible for Community Block Grant money, second by Mr. Wilamosky, unaniaous- ly approved. 2) Committee discussed Chamber of Commerce communication advising their interest in obtaining office space in the basement portion of Town Hall. Committee feels it is premature to deal with th is at the present time. After the architect has recommended repairs and remodeling, Committee will then discuss the advisability of having a permanent occupant for the building. Will contact the Chamber and advise. 3) On June 27th, 1983, a Tri-Annual Meeting of the West Shore Cable Corporation and the City of North Olmsted was held at Town Hall in accordance with the terms of Ordinance No. 80-29. With the exception of President Boehmer, all Members of Council were present. President Pro Tem Petrigac invited the audience to address Council on whether the City Council should become involved in setting rates for West Shore Cable TV. Mrs. Madeline Brookshire made a statement in favor of Council being in- volved and having control over the rates, even though control would be limited; she passed out a four page consumer report, as well as a report from various publica- tions in support of local government regulating subscription rates. Mr. Corrigan also spoke on behalf of local government regulating cable rates. Mayor Swietyniowski stated North Olmsted is "grandfathered" and would not be affected by Senate Bill 66 if it is passed. Mr. Boyle ma.de a statement clearing any misconception that West Shore was delinquent in any of its fees to the City. Mr. Ext, from West Shore Cable Corporation, stated that he and the Finance Director have agreed to a billing pro- cedure. Mr. Roach, from Brendan Lane, spoke of some of the concerns he had with West Shore. He passed this information along to Mr. Petre, who handles such con- cerns. Councilma.n Logan suggested that a public meeting be held to see how residents feel West Shore is doing with public input and program suggestions to be passed along to West Shore. Mr. Logan moved that the City of North Olmsted NOT enter into regulating basic rates, second by Mr. Woerpel. Roll call on motion: Affirmative vote: Logan, Petrigac, Woerpel. Negative vote: Bierman, McKay, Saringer, Wilamosky. 3 Aye - 4 Nay - Motion defeated. 4) Mr. Wilamosky suggested that the Clerk of Council be in attendance at all Public Hearings; all Council Members agreed. Mrs. Saringer, Chairman Intra-Governmental Reiations and Legislation Committee re- ported: 1) Committee met on June 28th with Mrs. Petrigac also in attendance. Committee interviewed Gloria Sell, to serve on the Landmarks Commission; recoimaends appointment. Mrs. Saringer moved Council approve the appointment of Gloria Sell to serve on the Landmarks Cominission, second by Mr. Bierma.n, unanimously approved. 2) Coimnittee will hold Ordinance No. $3-72 in Connnittee in order to give Mrs. Petrigac more time to obtain informatian. 3) Ordinance No. 83-79, establishing the composition of the Finanee Depart-lsent, will also be held in committee. Additional personnel may not be needed later on when the new complex is completed; perhaps a part-time person could be hired in the interim and would hope the Ma.yor would take the initiative to do so, if needed. 4) Committee discussed Ordinance No. 83-83, a Charter amendment relating to establish- ing a Department of Budget and Management. Mr. Wilamosky and Mrs. Saringer recommend Council's approval; Mr. Bierman was not in agreement.