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Council Minutes of 6/5/84 -~- Under Old Business (cont'd): ~` Mrs. Petrigac also asked if the Legislabionn Committee would discuss Ordinance No. 84-41, relating to establishing the procedure for non-partisan elections, as well as Ordinance No. 84-8, relating to the filling of a vacancy in Council, and bring them out of committee for Council's consideration. Mr. Bierman complimented Service Director Corrigan and the entire Service Department for their good work in taking care of the horrendous job of filling chuckholes in the City. President Boehmer reported many telephone calls with respect to the awarding of the contract for the work to be done at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He stated that while Council does provide funds for various projects and purchases, it has absolutely nothing to do with awarding the contracts. The Board of Control makes the decision and awards contracts to the lowest and best bidder. Council provides the money; Board of Control awards the contract. Council does not attend the Board of Control meetings nor is it consulted during the consideration of the bids.. Would like to make this clear since some people are unaware of how the process works. Service Director pointed out that the Board of Control is governed by the laws of the community, the laws of the State of Ohio in making recommendations and awarding contracts, particularly when there are matching State or Federal funds. Has pro- vided information to Council as to what the bids were on any particular item and has certainly given mature consideration. to any comments, suggestions or observations made by Members of Council. With respect to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the bid packet had to have State and Federal EPA review to be sure laids met all requisite Federal and State requirements. Mayor Swietyniowski added that not only do they have to meet Federal EPA standards but in this case they had to be approved by the Army Corp of Engineers. Mr. Logan reported that the bid had to be awarded to the lowest and best bidder; legally, the Board of Control could do nothing else. The bid was approved by Dalton, Dalton, Newport, the U.S. and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency as well as the Army Corp of Engineers. The matter with respect to unionism could not legally be considered by the Board of Control. Mr. Wilamosky asked when Council would be supplied with the detail that is re- quired in Ordinance No. 84-44. Mr. Logan advised that the detailed booklet should be completed within the week; will get a copy to Mr. Wilamosky. Mr. Wilamosky moved Council excuse the absence of Councilwoman Saringer, second by Mr. Bierman, unanimously approved. There being no further business, President Boehmer adjourned the Council Meeting at 9:30 P.M. ~ 6 lorence E. Campbell, erk of Council ~ mes D. Boehmer, President of Council ..