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Council Minutes of 5/1/84 -2- an opportunity to present a picture to subscribers, as well as Council, that rate increases are, in fact, necessary. Mr. Boyle agreed that it could and commented that when the request for increased rates is .presented to Council this would be something that should be investigated. Law Director Gareau reported: 1) Received a proposal from Aetna Casualty Company to settle the lawsuit filed against .them with respect to their bond that was written for the City Line Estates Subdivision. Would ask Council to approve the settlement of this case; City had sued for $9,200, Aetna Casualty has offered $7,500. 2) With respect to the Luwanna Cooper Case, Law Director filed an additional motion for summary judgment which has been denied. Will undoubtedly be going to trial. 3) With respect to the Jandecka I Case, dealing with the five day suspension which the City had won in the lower court, has received word the Court of Appeals, Eighth Appellate District, has reversed the lower court's decision. Law Director is most unhappy with this decision; intends to take the case to the Supreme Court of the State of Ohio. This decision not only affects North Olmsted but affects many political subdivisions in this area that have the same Charter language dealing with the right to promulgate rules and regulations by the Civil Service Commission. The Court of Appeals has basically said that North Olmsted has to "specifically" state in the Charter various areas where rules and regulations can be adopted. In Law Director's opinion, this is totally inconsistent with present case law. 4) Several weeks ago, City was served with an appropriation case dealing with property for the new, relocated Route 252. Because City does have an easement, Law Director Gareau has filed an answer, asking the Court to preserve the rights of the City with respect to the sanitary sewer easement. 5) Another case filed against the City dealt with the Recreation Center and was for $25,000, claiming an injury in May of 1982. .Has forwarded information to Service Director Corrigan so the insurance company can take over the defense in this case. Mr. Wilamosky moved Council authorize the Director of Law to enter into a settlement agreement with the Aetna Casualty Company in the amount of $7,500 and further, that he attempt to negotiate that payment be made directly to the contractor, to make necessary repairs, per the settlement, for any deficiencies that may exist in the City Line Subdivision, second by Mrs. Saringer, unanimously approved. Safety Director Petre reported: 1) Bid opening for three police cars and new chassis for Fire Department was held at noon today; two bids were received on each proposal. Board of Control will determine successful bidder this Friday. 2) Parks and Recreation Department recently mailed the Spring and Summer Schedules to all residents. They also may be secured at the Rec Complex. 3) THs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Ice Blossoms - 1984, will perform at the Rec Complex; 8 P.M. Friday, 2 P.M. and 8 P.M. Saturday, and 3 P.M. Sunday. 4) The energy audit study, prepared by Roth Brothers, will be received this Thursday. 5) Meeting was held on April 18th with representatives of West Shore Cable TV and Lt. Krynak to discuss the feasibility of using cable lines to computerize traffic signals in North Olmsted. This concept will be pursued and a report prepared. 6) Requested legislation authorizing the Safety Director to advertise for bids for the drainage problems at the Rec Complex. Mr. Wilamosky stated that during the appropriation meetings the Administration agreed that the drainage improvements would be done in-house, making necessary repairs to drainage in front of the Rec Complex as well as on the eastern boundary of the Rec Complex property. Mr. Petre reported receipt of a memo dated April 27th from the Recreation Director stating that both he and Public Works Commissioner Gorsuch mutually agree that the drainage problems at the Complex can be best addressed by private contractor rather than doing it in-house. Asked for legislation to advertise for bids for this project and stated the Engineering Department would provide specs.