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,. . -~ Council Minutes of 4/18/89 -4- Mr. Bohlmann, Chairman antra-Governmental Relations and Legislation Committee as well as Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee reported: 1) The ~R Legislative Committee met last week and reviewed Ordinance No. 89-22, a resolution ~r to support the renewal of the 1 mill levy for the Cuyahoga County Public Library and committee unanimously recommends approval by council. Mr. McKay, Chairman Environmental Control Committee as well as Streets and Drainage Committee reported: 1) The West Shore Citizens' Review Committee for Solid Waste Management met on Wednesday, April 12th, at Rocky River City Hall; elections were held for Chairman and Vice Chairman. Committee feels that a budget of about $20,000 is needed, with each of the six communities contributing $3,000 to $4,000. Expenses for the present operation of $1,000 has been requested from the Council of Govern- ments. Four committees were established: Governmental and EPA Committee, Re- cycling Committee, Education Committee and Planning Committee. Committee. is urging each community to actively initiate a recycling program with city-wide pickup. This would entail a separation of glass, aluminum and newspapers which is already being done in some cities. Also discussed was the time limit on landfill sites. BFI is currently using Russia Township which has a life expectancy of ten+ years at the present time. They are attempting to purchase more land which will possibly go to fifteen years if the amount of solid waste does not increase. BFI is not attempting to increase its business because they are limited as to the amount they can contribute to the landf ill at this time. Presently, New York City separates garbage and waste. It is placed in different colored containers at the curb. Rubbish police are employed by the city to come by and inspect the containers. If it is mixed, the resident is fined. The handling of solid waste is going to be very expensive and Mr. McKay recommends that the city start looking into it right now. The next meeting of the Review Committee will be on May 10th, Rocky River City Hall, at 7:30 P.M. 2) Would remind council, if they wish to be a part of the Clean Up North Olmsted Day, to meet at Butternut Ridge Cemetery at 10 A.M., Saturday, April 22nd. Mr. Wilamosky, Chairman Finance Committee reported: 1) Finance Committee met on April 11th in a joint meeting with the Legislative Committee. Committees dis- cussed Ordinance No. 89-6 which provides for soliciting proposals from engineering firms for the purpose of developing legislation for an impact fee on development within North Olmsted. A considerable amount of discussion ensued: is the city a little bit too far gone to do anything at this point; would it be extended into residential improvements; would it even be legal in the State of Ohio. Committee determined that the Law Director would be requested to formulate a legal opinion relative to this issue and clarify it before proceeding any further. 2) Finance Committee then proceeded to meet with all members of both committees in attendance as well as the Mayor, Finance Director, Councilman O'G~'ady and Councilman McKay. Committee discussed Ordinance No. 89-20 which provides for the establishment of administrative personnel compensation, basically a 4.5~ increase in wages; committee has no objection. 3) Committee discussed Ordinance No. 89-21, providing for the establishment and composition as well as salary ranges for non-sworn personnel of the Police De- partment and has no objection. 4) Committee also had no objection to Ordinance No. 89-28 which provides for an increase in the appropriations for trees. 5) Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 89-32 which provides for the advertising for bids for a base radio station for the Police Department and has no objection. 6) Committee recommends against adoption of Ordinance No. 89-13 which provides for an increase in pay for ARB from $15 a meeting to $30 per meeting. 7) Committee has no objection to Ordinance No. 89-23 which provides for the ad- vertising for a sludge-hauling box for use at the Treatment Plant.