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,. Council Minutes of 4/6/93 tests of waste levels. In the past, when we were not a party to these tests, the city incurred a cost of approximately $200,000 in legal fees, letters and time. North Olmsted would like to be a part of the solution rather than being on the defensive. Mr. Sweeney has agreed with this provision, and we are awaiting word frown Mr. Suhadolnik. 5) We have received over 60 resumes for the new position of C~ni.ssior~r of Electronic Data Processing. Our consultant has reviewed the resumes and narrowed the field down to 25 applicants who are technically qualified. These resumes are currently being reviewed in the Personnel Department, and interviews will soon begin. 6) The Board of Control met on March 25 and awarded bids for videotaping of sewers. The work will be done by United Survey, a company that has acquired a good deal of expertise in this city, which was reflected in the bid price. A few years ago, a neighboring city paid $1 per foot; the United Survey price was 38~ per foot. This price will allow the city to do more videotaping this year, resulting in more residential sewer abatement work. 7) On Palm Sunday, the annual Easter Open House was held at the Recreation Center. Every part of the Genter was active and crowded-more than two thousand people atterxied. A special attraction presented by the Metro Parks was an exhibit of animals indigenous to a rainforest. 8) Chamber Development Co., a major waste hauler/landfill operator, made a presentation this week. Their landfill meets or exceeds all the requirements for landfills that will go into effect in 1995. Their operation could help the County establish a better waste management operation and recycling operation. In the past, County CoaBnissioner Hagan and Mayor Boyle have discussed whither or not Cuyahoga County should enter into this business to help keep costs down. This issue will be explored further by the County Planning Commission at its next meeting. Of the approximate 94 landfills in the State of Ohio, about 75 could close by 1995. That will effect the supply/demand curve arxi put the County at the mercy of a few firms. By planning now for this event, we will protect our tax monies in the future. 9) The Mayor wanted to go on record as supporting the WEB jail at the proposed Rocky River site. Several years ago, he had objected to the jail being built in North Olmsted because the proposed site was too close to recreational facilities. The current jail in Rocky River overlooks the city pool, ice rink, senior facilities, recreational facilities, and is fairly close to Magnificat High School. The proposed jail site is in a commercial area, not a residential area. Also, it is further away from schools and recreation areas. He would like to stress that this is a minimum security facility for DUI offenders. 10) There has been some discussion about incorporating the Rt3cky River Municipal Court within the jail facility. The City of Roaclcy River must incur the expense for the court improvements; North Olmsted incurs only operational expenses. This is a separate issue entirely. Mr. Boehmer agreed that the proposed site is the best location for the WEB jail. Law Director Gareau reported: 1) The city has recently been involved in a law- suit dealing with allegations of violation of civil rights with respect to an individual who was arrested in North Olmsted for a traffic offense and who did ~!'+ not have a driver's license. This person is part of a group called "freemen" who 2 _. rw-..n~..+MCapru~nJ IM~R1liW~mMYIf~!°ra~avwMrrrr»r~~~r.w.:..*aarra~~c ~~t~w~....: c, ;:,,-_