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_, . Council Minutes of 12/20!94 agreed and said that the pending legislation would make it more difficult for a city to annex a neighboring townal~. Therefore, in order to get a yep ahead of that legislation, Council had to have a first reading before the end of the year. As far as a vote of the people of North Olmsted, the Ohio Revised Code does not provide for such a vote. Mrs. Bahas explained that North ed was pursuing the amcexation because it would provide benefits for both communities. Gins about street repairs and other costs to North Olmsted taxpayers have been asked in previous s. It is her und~ding that the county will make reQairs to streets ffi the Township. Mr. Bomar explained that this legislation had been assigned to the Legislative Committee, whi,~ is .chaired by Mr. McKay. All committee meetings are open to the public, and Mr. DeChant will be notified of the meeting date. (Law Director Gareau arrived and took his seat at this point) Mr. Gareau explained to Mr. DeChant that the method of annexation provided for in the Ohio Revised Code does not require a vote by the re~dents of North Opted. Council votes on the legislation as the elected representatives of the people. The North Ohmaed City Charter does make it possinle for re ' is to place issues ~ the b through initiative and/or referendum petitions. However, Stye law does not provide fcrr propoions to be placed on the ballot as is done in Cakfvma. Mr. DeChant expressed ecrncern because the legislation includes an "emergency clause." Mr. Li~ert explained that this clause simply makes the legislation take effect ' ' tely upon passage and the signature of the Mayor. Without the emergency clause in effect, legislation does nat take effect for thirty days. Mr. Gareau further explained that this 1 'on requires the enc~ergency clause because of the time constraints of getting it ~ the ballot for the May election rather than waiting until November. This does become. an issue because the State Legislature is considering legislation to make annexation more difficult. Mr. Gareau feels that this issue should be approached in a positive manner, looking for the benefits such as a greater tax base. Mr. DeChant expressed concerns about sewer and flooding problems. Mr. Gareau explained that because of the typography of the land, the annexed pow of the Township would not be part of the North Ohm~ed sewer system The new Southwest Interceptor of the Regional Sewer District will go down Bagley Road to Stearns Road and will pick up the Township. Mr. DeChant exlressed eoflcein that the annexed part of the Township would experience the same problems as North Olmsted has had during its growth years. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 94-159 introduced by Mayor Boyle and the entire Council was given its third reading. An ordinance authorizing the Personnel and Admini~rative Services Director to advertise for bids for a group life insurance program to cover fil-time non- bargaining unit employees as amended. Mr. McKay moved for adoption; second by Mr. Nashar; motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 94-159 adopted. Ordinance No. 94-163 introduced by Mr. McKay was given its third readimg. An ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Service to make emergency repairs on the vacuum filter system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, without public bd~g, and declaring an emergency. Mr. McKay moved for adoption; second by Mr. Nashar; motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 94-163 adopted. 4