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Council Minutes of 3/1/88 _2_ Law Director Gareau reported: 1) This afternoon, argued the Newman Appeal before Judge Angolotta, which dealt with a discharged bus driver. 2) Last Friday, mailed the Romp Brief to the Supreme Court; on this coming Friday, will submit a reply brief to the Sixth Circuit Court with respect to the Cooper Case. 3) As reported by Mayor Petrigac, meetings have been held with respect to RTA negotiations; probably will have one more meeting after tomorrow to finalize the terms and conditions for presentation to council. Finance Director Boyle reported: 1) Has spent some considerable time at the Regional Income Tax Office because of some concerns about the city income tax collection. Discussion was held with Executive Director, Mr. Ma, who unfortunately had to leave town before any resolutions were reached. Will hold further dis- cussions and will be reporting back to council. 2) Has discussed the $5 license tax with the Ohio Bureau Of Motor Vehicles. City has not received any money as of this time. They announced a delay but indicated the City should start receiving money in March, which would cover January and February. From April. on, monthly payments should be received in a timely fashion. By the state's calculations, North Olmsted's payment should be in excess of $180,000 for this year. Mr. Wilamosky, Chairman Finance Committee reported: 1) Finance Committee met on February 22nd and 29th. Mayor's appropriation ordinance was reviewed; committee has no specific recommendations at this time. Law Director is working to create a new fund which would maintain some integrity in insurance monies; would basically serve as a reserve for insurance funds; should losses occur, there would be a source of revenue to cover them. Mr. McKay, Chairman Environmental Control Committee as well as Streets and Drainage Committee reported: 1) Although no committee meetings were held, he would like to comment on the extremely bad condition of Country Club Boulevard. City buses travelling this street have caused very large, deep pot holes. Would like the Mayor to contact the Bus Garage to see if the buses could be rerouted; perhaps the street could be closed to through traffice and utilized solely for local traffic. Mayor Petrigac responded that the city has no control over bus routing; RTA decides what routes will be used. She will, however, ask management to contact RTA and see if something can be worked out Mr. Boehmer, Chairman Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee reported: 1) Moved Council have no objection to the issuance of an F2 liquor permit to The Irish Heritage Club, Post Office Box 878, second by Mr. O'Grady, unanimously approved. 2) Moved Council have no objection to the issuance of a C2 and C2X liquor permit for Pebblebrook Farms, Inc., 28661 Lorain Road, second by Mr. O'Grady, unanimously approved. Mr. Tallon, Chairman Building, Zoning and Development Company reported: 1) BZD Committee heard the Building Department's request for the following three proposals: a. Columbia Village Apartments, Phase III, proposal to construct Phase III in existing apartment and condominium complex. Variance was granted by Board of Zoning Appeals on December 2, 1987, and approved by Planning Commission and Architectural Reveiw Board. .BZD Committee concurs with Planning Commission and ARB; therefore Mr. Tallon moved Council approve Phase III as stated above, second by Mr. O'Grady, unanimously approved. Mr. Tallon complimented the Planning Commission, the developer and the condominium owners on their fine cooperation in reaching a solution agreeable to everyone in this project.