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Council Minutes of 02-07-2012 • Easements were obtained for the collections system work on Beech Lane. • He took a tour of the Police Station with his son's Cub Scout group. The Police Dept. did a fine job and went out of their way to make the parents and boys feel welcome and comfortable. Director of Finance Copfer: • The year-end financial were closed. They are conducting the review on it now to ensure accuracy. The auditors have been at City Hall for the last two weeks for preliminary fieldwork. • Finance Committee meetings have been scheduled on February 18 and February 25 to review the 2012 budget. • The software vendor representative for MUNIS met with the Directors to review their goals regarding increased efficiency and technology. They are scheduling demonstrations of particular modules that will meet these goals. Councilman Barker, Chairman of the Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Present were committee members Barker, Schumann and Kearney; Council President Limpert; Council members Brossard, Mahoney, Orlowski, Schumann and Williamson; Safety/Service Director Thomas. ,, • Discussed was Resolution 2012-6 which is a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase a "Vactor Model 2115" Combination Sewer Vacuum & High Pressure Rodder Truck and equipment, at a final cost of $277,500.00, all through the State purchase program; and further authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to effectuate such purchase, and declaring an emergency. The committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of Resolution 2012-6 with suspension. Councilman Barker took a moment of personal privilege to announce that the annual dinner for the Northeast Ohio City Council Association (NOCCA) is scheduled for Thursday, February 16, 2012 to swear in the new Board Members. The discussion will be working together to strengthen our regions. Councilman Orlowski, former Chairman of the Environmental Control Committee: The Environmental Control Committee met Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 7:15 p.m. Present were committee members Orlowski, Barker and Brossard; Council President Limpert; Council members Kearney, Mahoney, Schumann and Williamson; Mayor Kennedy, Law Director Gareau and guests. • Discussed was Ordinance 2012-5 which is an Ordinance amending and re- establishing Chapter 941 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code entitled ~, 3