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Council Minutes of 03-07-2012 ,,~,. Director of Law Gareau: • Each year, the Rocky River Municipal Court is required by statute to release its annual report to the member communities. The City received it today. Gareau shared some statistics with Council. • Regarding the sewer case in which there are alleged damages resulting from flooding that occurred last year, the City of North Olmsted has prepared an answer and has filed in court. Mayor Kennedy in the absence of Director of Finance Copfer: • She thanks Mayor Kennedy, the Directors, Division Heads and Council for their cooperation in helping get this year's budget through the process in a timely fashion. The 2011 year-end financial reports were distributed today. Once the 2012 budget is passed, she will forward the January 2012 report as well. • New rates for waste water went into effect January 1, 2012. The first bill of the year went out in February 2012. The billing rate used by the Division of Water was incorrect. Prior to the rates going into effect, she made it clear to the Division of Water that she would be available to them if they had any questions regarding the new rates. Although she was assured the changes would be implemented without any problem, they interpreted the $20.54 debt fee on only the first mcf. Because the bills were prorated for 2012, this shortage was not as great as it could have been. Rather than re-billing customers now, there will be a correction on the May 2012 bill with an explanation. The problem also impacted the Olmsted Township customers who were included with the North Olmsted rate changes, which means they were overbilled. These accounts have already been re-billed at the correct rate. The Division of Water has been apologetic and forthcoming with the city since the error occurred and brought to their attention. The city will be meeting with them later this month to ensure the May 2012 bills are sent correctly. Councilman Barker, Chairman of the Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Present were all members of Council, Mayor Kennedy, Finance Director Copfer, Safety/Service Director Thomas, Police Chief Gallagher, Fire Chief Klecan and the Waste Water Treatment Plant Superintendent. Discussed was Ordinance 2012-10 which is an Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2012. The Budget meeting was held with the Mayor's opening comments followed by Safety Service Director Thomas along with Police Chief Gallagher and Fire Chief Klecan. The ~;,~ discussion covered Police, Corrections, Dispatch and Fire. Next the Service Dept was 2