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s ' .' Council Minutes of 3/20/84 -2- ' 3) Bus Line employee, Luwanna Cooper Case is also scheduled for this week, Thursday., ~ Judge Anne Aldridge's court, Federal Court. Law Director was granted the right to file a motion for summary judgment and did so. Court called this morning and in- dicated that it would not go forward on Thursday. Court will make a ruling on the motion for summary judgment. If granted, case will not have to be tried. 4) Law Director is preparing for another Federal Case to be tried in Akron, Judge Bell's room, the Dinunzio Case. Safety Director Petre reported: 1) Civil Service Commission examination for Lieuten- ant in the Fire Department will be given on March 29th. 2) Entrance examination for Police Officers was given last week with 118 applicants completing the examination. 3) Fire Department aerial truck repairs and painting work has been completed and the unit is back in service. 4) Building Commissioner Gundy, recently hospitalized, is back on duty. Mr. Bierman, Chairman Long Range Planning Committee reported: 1) Long Range Planning Committee met on March 13th at 7:30 P.M. Council Members Rademaker, Petrigac, Bierman and President of Council Boehmer were in attendance as well as Director of the Department of Human Resources, Don Copeland. Mr. Copeland advised committee as to the Community Development Block Grant Program for FY84; City will be eligible in the amount of $75,897. There is some difficulty this year as to what projects or areas are eligible because HUD has not set a complete program of eligibility. There .will be a public meeting in regard to Block Grant money, April 5, 1984, at 7:30 P.M., at the Senior Citizens Center. The public is invited and suggestions for the use of this money will be welcomed. Committee has already received several suggestions but it would be improper at this time, until after the public hearing, to mention these projects. 2) A question also came up with respect to 83/84 monies and the proposed drive at the Senior Center as well as parking. The plans are done; there will be an increase of twenty parking spaces; roadway running from East Park Drive north to the center drive will be one-way only. Mrs. Saringer, Chairman Inter-Governmental Relations and Legislation Committee re- ported: 1) Committee met on March 14th with Mr. O`Grady present; Mr. Rademaker was absent. In discussing Ordiaance No. 83-96, Mrs. Lord and Mrs. Orzechowski were present and gave their views regarding a paid secretary for the Landmarks Commission. Committee feels that due to budget restrictions, the request for a paid secretary for the Commission is not necessary and Committee does recommend passage of Ordinance No. 83-96. If there is a need for a secretary, perhaps something could be worked out utilizing existing City personnel. 2) Committee discussed Resolution No. 84-19, urging passage of Senate Bill 27 which would prevent utility companies from charging consumers for new power plants prior to their completion and ability to provide service to the consumer. Committee urges Council's approval tonight. 3) Committee also discussed Resolution No. 84-20, opposing the proposed 15% rate in- crease by CEI. Committee urges Council's approval tonight on this also. Will ask for suspension of rule requiring three readings on both resolutions. 4) Recreation Commission Meeting was held on March 13th. Mr. Tom Fattlar gave a run- down of a program report. Registrations are up in every area, especially swimming and skating. A Salute to Hollywood Show will be given the first week of May; Spring and Summer programs are now being planned. Mayor addressed the Commission regarding contracting out for cleaning of the Rec Complex. The energy study will not be ready for April; definitely will be ready for May. Complex has almost reached one quarter of the total budget in revenue income. Budget was amended and approved.