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Council Minutes of 5/5/92 Mr. Lind, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, reported: 1) the committee met on Tuesday, May 5, with Council Members Leonard, Beringer, Lind. and Service Director Bohlmann in attendance. Ordinance 92-31, which authorizes the Service Director to advertise for 3,000 tons of salt,. was discussed. Although the city does rat need salt at this time of the year, this will allow the Service Director to lock in a price for purchase in early fall. The committee recommends approval. Mrs. Bahas, Chairperson of the Long-Range Planning anti Legislative Ca~nittee, reported: 1) The committee met on April 27 to discuss a proposal from Personal & Administrative Director Wilamosky regarding policies on sexual harassment. After a great deal of discussion, it was suggested that Mr. Wilamosky submit the proposal, along with a cover letter, to the Law Director. 2) Ordinance 91-185 was discussed. This ordinance limits part-time employment within the city with the exception of the Recreation Department. After a great deal of discussion arxi definitions of different types of plans far part-time, seasonal, and full-time help, the committee recommended that Ord. 91-185 be approved. It should be noted that this policy will be closely monitored. Mr. Nashar, Chairperson of the Streets & Drainage Committee reported: 1) The committee met on April 29. In attendance were Council Members Musial, Beringer, Nashar; Service Director Bohlmarm. The committee discussed Ord. 92-39, which pertains to the improvements of Clague Road Culverts 5 and 6 over Hall Ditch and Weatherwax Ditch. This project will be started in 1993 with a cost to North Olmsted of $264,000. 2) Mr. Nashar recognized Cleveland Mayor Michael White for his efforts to keep peace in Cleveland after the riots began in Los Angeles. Audience Par,,ti~cilation Sch~Board melmber, Carolyn Kesler, asked the Administration ~ City Council to support the school levy which will be on the ballot June 2. It is her belief that the scheduled reductions will very likely take the heart and soul out of the school system. The levy committee is sponsoring community coffees throughout the city to discuss the need for the levy. Endorsements are needed for a full-page newspaper ad in support of the levy. City leaders are. invited to participate in a march for education will be held an Sunday evening, May 31. Mrs. Kesler introduced three high school students who spoke in favor of the levy. Marc Caton, president of the senior class, discussed the need for the levy. North Olmsted ranks 28 out of 31 in the County in expenditures per pupil. In spite of this, our schools enjoy a reputation of excellence. If we are to keep this level of excellence, the levy is essential. Passage of the levy will assure tip continu- ation of an extensive curriculum and extracurricular activities. He feels the school system is a major reason for the growth of North Olmsted. Kristen Winger, a junior at North Olmsted High School, spoke about the effects of a levy failure on extracurricular activities. She feels that school activities not only promote school pride but are helpful in building student self--esteem. Also, extracurricular activities motivate students to keep up their grades. She asked everyone to vote "yes" on June 2. 4