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Council Minutes of 12/3/91 ~~;; Law Director Gareau reported: 1) With respect to the Eliza Jennings case, have comrnuiicated with Judge Gaul's office and indicated that we would like the judge to proceed and rule on the motions arxl cross motions for summary judgment rather than attempting to compromise and settle that case. 2) Recently received a communication from the EPA dealing with the Matousek land- fill case. A rnunber of years ago, the Federal government tried to impose the cost of abating the leakage of methane gas upon the cities who contributed to that landfill. Our share of the negotiated settlement was $16,000; however, the settlement was not approved in Washington. it has been reconsidered, and a lawsuit will be filed. Once all the parties involved are served, we will settle the matter; our share will still be $16,000. 3) Next week we have an argument before the Court of Appeals in Franklin County regarding the school guard issue. 4) This Friday will attend, along with Assistant Law Director Dubelko, a one-day municipal law seminar to be held in Columbus. 5) Recent developments have surfaced relative to the Star Lounge; will have further comments during the Safety Committee report. Finance Director Burns reported: 1) Last tmnth, Council approved the roll over of $3,000,000 notes into $2,900,00 worth of notes. These notes were sold, and the pre-closing was held today. The interest rate on the notes is 4.39X. Council President Boehmer announced that the next Council meeting would be changed from Tuesday, December 17, to Wednesday, December 18. Mrs. Saringer, Chairperson of the Building, Zoning and Development Commvttee reported: 1) A public hearing was held at 7 p.m. this evening with regard to Ordinance No. 91-132, which is the rezoning of land at the corner of Country Club Blvd. and Columbia Road. Council feels that the agreement, along with the deed restrictions, will be beneficial to the residents. 2) A BZD Committee meeting will be held on Monday, December 9, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the Viewpoint development. Mr. McKay, Chairperson of the Environmental Committee reported: 1) The Environmental Committee met on Tuesday, November 26, for the purpose of reviewing Ordinance No. 91-152 and Resolution No. 91-153. In attendance were Council Members Lind and McKay and Service Director Boh].marzn. a. Ordinance No. 91-152 defines more clearly the contaminating oils that are dumped in City sewers and also spells out the process by which the City may enter premises to monitor the discharge, make inspections, and take samples. The Committee recommends passage of this ordinance. b. Resolution No. 91-153 authorizes the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the purpose of conti.rnvs~g the repair of City sanitary sewer lines. The Committee feels it is necessary to continue this work in order to reduce flooding and recommends passage of this resolution. 2