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Council Minutes of 11/17/92 Mr. T.imi, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, reported: 1) The committee met on November 5. In attendance were. Mayor Boyle, Persom~l & Admini.atrative Director Wilamosky, Safety Director Ckindy, Finance Director Burns, Service Director Bohlmarm, Recreation Coaatnit3sioner Fattlar, Fire Chief Osterhouse and Council Members McKay, Muriel, Leonard, Beringer, Lind. Ager~a items were as follows: a. Resolutions 92-143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 154 which were all resolutions authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for various. projects throughout the city. The committee recdmended approval on all these resolutions. b. Resolution 92-156 which authorizes the Director of Public Safety to advertise for bids for the repair anti refurbishing of a 15 year old fire truck and to further advertise for bids for the purchase of a new pumper fire truck. Quotes ranging from $40,000 to $95,000 have been received for repairs. to the old fire truck. The repairs would take approximately 90 to 120 days. A raew truck will cost $180,000 to $200,000 airl delivery would be made in 4 to 6 mr~nths. The committee approved the resolution as it stands with the hope that a new truck can be purchased in the future. c. Ordinance 92-136 which approves the AFSCME contract. Mr. Bow gave a lengthy presentation. Soave of the highlights are as follows: it is a three year contract with an annual wage increase of 4~X, which is basically cxmsiste~t with our neighboring commnmities; it contains language to help curb the abuse of sick leave; it establishes employee contribution levels for medical coverage; it establishes requirements for Service Department employees to have a commercial driver's license; it provides for tool insurance for the mechanics. It should be noted that a Federal mediator was called in to help with negotiations. Mayor Boyle clarified the provisions of Resolution 92-156 which allows the choice of refurbishing the old ptampex fire truck or purchasing a new one if the repair costs are prohibitive. Mr. McKay reported for the Transportation Comni.ttee oaz behalf of Mr. Leonard, the Chairperson: 1) The coaami.ttee met on Wednesday November 5 to discuss Ordinance 92-155. This ordinance deals with the granting of an easement for traffic control equipment oaz the property of Harmers Investment Limited Partnership at the corner of Lorain Road and Country Club Boulevard. The Partnership is in agreement with this easement, and the camiittee recommended passage. No Audience Participation LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 92-136 introduced by Mayor Boyle was. given its third reading. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Ohio Council 8 and Local X62681 of the American F~eration of State, County acui Huni.cipal Employees, covering Service at~d Waste Water Treatment Plant employees, and declaring an emergency. Mr. McKay moved for adoption; second by Mr. Lind; motion passed ,ma,,;mously with four votes. Ordinance No. 92-136 adopted without the emergency clause. 5 ;,