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Council Minutes of 1/17/95 ~}„ beginning in 1996 all issuers of municipal debt that are subject to the secondary market :,,;~ will be required to file annual financial information with a depository that is designated in the 1995 official statement. North Olmsted will be required to adhere to these new rules. Mr. McKay, Chairperson of the Intro-Governmental Relations, Legislative and Long- Range Planning Committee and the Streets & Drainage Committee: 1) The Legislative Committee met on Wednesday, January 4, to discuss Ordinance 94-184, which deals with the. annexation of Olmsted Township. Present were all Council members, the President of Council, Mayor Boyle, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Burns, Administrative & Personnel Director Wilamosky, Safety Director Kasler, Human Resources Director Copeland and Administrative Assistant Wlodarski. In addition, 13 North Olmsted residents, 26 Olmsted Township residents and 1 Berea resident were in attendance. Director Wilamosky explained that 20% of North Olmsted and 25% of Olmsted Township is not developed. In the past, he has been successful in applying for development grants and grants to improve the infrastructure and feels that the annexation would be of great value to both communities. Director Kasler reported that the safety forces are up-to-date as well as the equipment, vehicles and facilities. The Township has 10 police officers and 9 firefighters and there will be no need for added personnel. Administrative Assistant Wlodarski reported that the Township has a master plan which would be accepted by North Olmsted. It is her belief that the community reinvestment plan would be useful to residents because of the low-interest loans and the opportunity to attract office-type development. Human Resources Director Copeland stated that the senior population of North Olmsted is 17% and 22.9% in the Township. He feels the quality of service for seniors would increase with the annexation. With a population of 50,000, the city would be automatically entitled to certain federal grants. Also, we would have more leverage in applying for community block grants. Finance Director Burns had previously submitted a written report to Council concerning the finances of the Township. Law Director Gareau reported that the State Legislature is considering legislation that would make the annexation process more difficult in the future. The annexation issue will be placed on the Olmsted Township ballot, and the residents will make the final decision. 2) The Legislative Committee met again this evening, Tuesday, January 17, to make a recommendation on Ordinance 94-184. Olmsted Township resident Otto Rousek presented the committee with a petition containing 41 signatures of Township residents who are against the annexation. North Olmsted resident Don DeChant had several questions and will be making a presentation during audience participation. North Olmsted resident Dennis Lambert recommended approval of the legislation. The committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of Ordinance 94-184. 3) The Streets & Drainage Committee met on Saturday, January 14. Along with Service Director Bohlmann, the committee made an inspection tour of all city streets and ditches. The committee will soon make a determination as to what streets, ditches and sewers will be repaired this year. Mr. Lind, Chairperson of the Finance Committee: 1) The Finance Committee met on January 11 and in attendance were committee members Musial, McKay, Lind; Council "~` Member Limpert; Finance Director Burns; P & A Director Wilamosky. The committee 3 _.