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Council Minutes of 4/3/84 -2- Law Director Gareau reported: 1) The Dinunzio Case was tried in Akron last week; is presently preparing a brief in lieu of final argument; expects a decision within the next two weeks. 2) With .respect to King's Path Condominiums, the City was ordered to assist in abating a private nuisance and Law Director has appealed that decision. King's Path also appealed the decision of the lower court because after instructing the City to assist in abating a private nuisance, the Judge made another ruling which King's Path did not like. Because they failed to file their brief and assignment of error, the Court of Appeals dismissed their appeal and presently, there is only one appeal pending with respect to King's Path. Safety Director Petre reported: 1) Recreation Complex income figures for March, 1984, indicate an improvement over March, 1983; Recreation Department is presently planning Summer Programs; Tce rink will be closed from July 1st until the day after Labor Day. 2) Specifications have been completed for the chassis for Squad 51; will be advertising for bids next week with. bid opening on May 1st at noon. 3) Specs for the three police cruisers will be completed this week; will advertise for bids next week. Mr. O'Grady, Chairman Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee reported: 1) Committee met March 27, 1984, and reviewed Ordinance No. 84-17, false alarms and malfunctioning alarm systems. Also in attendance were President Boehmer, Council- man Bierman and Chief Taylor. This ordinance replaces Ordinance No. 82-159 and is more comprehensive. Specifically, under Section 559.02, "Definitions", false alarms include alarms that are activated to off-premise locations by certain noise levels. Under Section 559.08, "Permit and Fees", commercial subscriber fees are reduced from $30 to $20; private and residential fees are reduced from $10 to $5; renewal fees on commercial are reduced from $15 to $10; private and residential renewals are reduced from $5 to $3. The Safety Committee unanimously approves adoption of Ordinance No. 84-17. 2) Mr. O'Grady moved Council support the Polaris Vocational School Tax Levy on the May 8th Primary, second by Mr. Bierman, unanimously approved. 3) Mr. O'Grady moved Council support the School Levy for the City of North Olmsted, second by Mrs. Petrigac, unanimously approved. Mrs. Petrigac, Chairman Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee as well as Transportation Committee reported: 1) Transportation Committee met on Thursday, March 29th, with all members present as well as Councilman O'Grady. Mr. O'Grady had arranged for Mr. Joseph T. Pesch of the Ford Motor Company to address the committee with respect to leasing vehicles. The municipal lease/purchase financing is an alternate source of tax exempt financing which can be used as an alternate source of funds to acquire necessary equipment. The interest portion of the payment is exempt from Federal Tncome Tax and the transaction is considered a current obligation of the leasee although the agreement may cover many years. City would have the option to purchase at the end of the agreement for $1.00. Lease term is determined by the normal life of the equipment. Equipment can be obtained without large appropriations of funds from the budget. Interest rates at this time are approximately 8%/9%. Committee suggests the Administration take a serious look at the possibility of leasing automobiles. 2) Landmarks Commission held a special meeting on Saturday, March 30th to discuss asking Council to reconsider its vote on Ordinance No. 83-96. Commission unanimously agreed to have the Chairman of the Landmarks Commission address Council at the April 3rd Council Meeting. ~,~.. ~..~__R~: ,.. ., . , . ~ ,,ate