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Council Minutes of 3/21/95 Law Director Gareau: 1) The Louis Robinson case has been settled with the jury finding in favor of the city. 2) Approximately a year ago, the city was dismissed out of the Fox case involving building inspections. The case went to arbitration, and Mr. Fox was given a monetary judgment. Mr. Fox has re-filed against the city and Realty One claiming negligence. Because the city has immunity by statute, we will ask to be dismissed from the case. If this is not done, we will file a motion for s~zmmary judgment and ask for sanctions under Rule 11. 3) The sale on the O'Grady senior housing property will close within the next week. 4) The attorney for Eliza Jennings asked that the judgment be paid in four payments over a twelve month period. The Law Director rejected this proposal and suggested that 50% be paid now, interest continue to accrue on the balance and the balance be paid no later than June I, 1995. As yet, no reply has been received. Mrs. Saringer, Chairperson of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee: 1) The committee met on March 1 S and in attendance were committee members McKay, Nashar and Beringer; Council Members Miller and Limpert; Building Commissioner Conway. The committee discussed Ordinance 95-33, which authorizes the adoption of a maintenance code for residential property, In a letter sent to the committee, Safety Director Kesler stated that she and the Building Commissioner felt that the enforcement of a residential maintenance code would require additional stag' for the Building Department which is akeady short-handed. In light of the proposed budget cuts, they felt the adoption of this code would be a burden. The legislation will be held in committee until the budget hearings are completed. However, the committee feels the maintenance code is necessary and will continue to discuss various methods of getting additional help for the Building Department. Mr. McKay, Chairperson of the Streets & Drainage Committee: 1) The committee met on Monday, March 13. In attendance were committee members Nashar, Limpert and McKay; Council Members Miller and Musial; Personnel Director Wilamosky; Service Director Bohlmann. The committee discussed Ordinance 95-30, which authorizes a highway striping project for 1995 between the city and Cuyahoga County. The county will be responsible for striping the main streets, the center lanes and crosswalks; the city will be responsible for striping the residential streets. The legislation is recommended for approval. Mr. McKay, Chairperson of the Legislative Committee: 1) The committee met on Monday, March 13, to discuss the Mayor's appointments to various boards and commissions. No decisions were made because the committee felt it needed more information about the applicants. The information has since been provided. 2) The Legislative Committee also discussed Rule 11 of the Rules of Council which states that voting for President of Council pro tem or filbng a Council vacancy can be done by voice or written ballot. Because the Rules of Council provide for other votes to be taken by voice ballot, the committee decided to remove the words "or written ballot" from Rule 11. Mr. McKay moved that the Rules of Council be amended by removing the words "or written ballot" from Rule 11; second by Mr. Miller; motion passed unanimously. 2