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Council Minutes of 4/20/93 Audiesice Partici tion (contixnied) Law rector eau sai d not believe that this issue affected the collective bargaining agreement any more than any other health issue. This is a matter of health and how smokers are affecting the health of other people. He feels that the City of Findlay was intimidated into not enforcing against the collective bargaining units. Ike personally will rxjt be inti~i.dated on this issue arxi is prepared to defend the legislation. He feels that the firefighters, who deal with health issues on a daily basis, .should be sensitive to this issue. Mr. Power said that the firefighters do understand tyre is a health factor involved with second hand smoke anti several years ago had designated stroking areas within the fire stations. He feels there are other health issues within the fire station, especially diesel exhaust emissions, that need to be addressed. Mrs. Babas commented that she had visited the fire stations and other city facilities before sponsoring this legislation. The smoking areas in the fire stations are the work repair room arxi the garage, Non-stmokers do have to go into these areas and, even if stroking is not going on, the air is polluted.. She commented that smokers have the option of going outside; they are not being asked to stop smoking. Smokers are in the minority of the union, and she has received a great deal of support for this legislation from union members. With regard to the diesel exhaust emissions, this will be addressed with the construction of the new fire station. LEGISLATION Ordinance loo. 93-22 introduced by Mrs. Babas was given its third reading. An ordinance adopting a new and revised Section 521.10 of Chapter 521 entitled "Health, Safety and Sanitation," which new and revised section shall be entitled "Non-Smoking Areas in Places of Public Assembly and Public Buildings," as amended. Mrs. Babas moved for adoption; second by Mr. McKay; motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 93-22 adopted. Resolution No. 93-30 introduced by Mayor Boyle on behalf of himself and Mr. McKay was given its third reading. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Browning-Ferris Industries of Ohio, Inc., for implementation of a recycling program for apartments, sixi declaring an emergency. Mr. McKay moved for adoption; second by Mr. Nashar; motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 93-30 adopted. Resolution No. 93-31 introduced by Mr. Lind was given its third reading. A resolution authorizing the Director of .Public Service to advertise for and accept bids for the improvement of the Deerfield subdivision, as detailed in the specifications on file, and authorizing the Mayor to contract for same, and declaring an emergency. Mr. Lind moved for adoption; second by Mrs. Saringer; motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 93-31 adopted. Resolution No. 93-32 introduced by Mayor Boyle on behalf of himself arxi the entire Council. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the construction of the sanitary sewer rehabilitation, Phase E-1993, improvements at various locations in the City of North Orated, and declaring an emergency. Mr. Nashar moved for adoption; second by Mr. Lind; motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 93-32 adopted. 6