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• ~ MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MAY 8, 1996 Present: Council President Boehmer, Council Members Limpert, Lmd, McKay, Musial, Nashar, Saringer, O'Grady (6:32) Also Present: Mayor Boyle, Law Director Gareau, Clerk of Council Seman Council President Boehmer called the special meeting to order at 6:30 p.m in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 96-52 introduced by Mayor Boyle was given its third reading. An ordinance authorizing and directing the Mayor of the City of North Olmsted to enter into an agreement with Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. to provide engineering services pertaining to drainage improvements for the Allendale-Carey area, and declaring an emergency. Mr. McKay moved for adoption; second by Mr. Lind. Mr. McKay commented that he would like the Finance Committee to look into methods of funding the repairs to the Allendale-Carey area. He suggested the possibility of funding through the street rehabilitation appropriation for 199 with the idea of getting the money back by next year. Mr. Musial said he agreed with Mr. McKay's concept. He visited one of the families in that area, and the people are living under appalling conditions. He will be fully supportive of anything that can be done for this area. Mr. McKay said that he was concerned about the health and safety of the residents. Mr. Limpert suggested that the city require the Butternut Ridge Apartments to decrease its choke outlet or make their retention basin larger. Mr. McKay commented that once a plan is approved and the contractor builds it according to those plans his obligation is complete. Mr. Bohhnann commented that the discharge outlet size had already been reduced soon after the July 15 storm last year. Also, he wished to remind Council that, even if the money for the project was available, it could not be completed in 1996. It is not possible to complete the engineering, go out to bids and award the job in time to start construction this year. Mr. O'Grady questioned whether the contractor had built the apartments according to the approved plans. Mr. Bohlmann said the plans were correct and approved by the city. Mrs. Saringer called for the question. The motion to adopt was passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 96-52 adopted. Resolution No. 96-53 introduced by Mr. Limpert on behalf of Mr. Lind was given its third reading. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for 8,000 tons of salt and authorizing the Mayor to contract for same. Mr. Lind moved for adoption; second by Mr. McKay; motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 96-53 adopted. ~: