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Council Minutes of 3/20/96 <~. 3) A bill has been introduced in the State General Assembly that would prohibit cities ~~ from imposing a tax upon workers within the city. Last year, $5,829,000 of our income tax came from withholding from employees within the city. This amount represented approximately 69% of the collected income tax. This bill is not expected to make it through the State House of Representatives. 4) An explanation of the direct deposit issue is as follows: With the old system a list was prepared, a check was drawn and sent to one bank and the money was allocated to the various individual accounts. Direct deposit was limited to the one bank. When that bank informed the city that the procedure was no longer acceptable, we determined that a computer program would have to be purchased. The city's main frame computer had to be linked with the PC network. This required time for setup and testing. The direct deposit system should be fully operational in about 30 days, and employees will be able to use any bank. Mr. McKay, Chairperson of the Environmental Control Committee: 1) The Environmental Control Committee met in joint session with the Finance Committee on March 11, and Councilman Lind will give the report. 2) March 22 is the last day to register for the county pesticide recycling program. 3) The county will conduct a phone book recycling program from April 27 through June 30. Collections will take place at 10 Metropark sites. Mr. Musial, Chairperson of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee: 1) Three requests for minor changes have been submitted for review by the committee: a. Denny's restaurant. A proposal to install neon outlines on the roof. This will not be accepted as a minor change and will be sent back to the Planning Commission. b. Ethan Allen furniture store. A proposal to combine awnings and install down lights under the awnings. This will be returned to the Planning Commission for review. c. Rini-Rego, 23100 Lorain Road. A proposal to extend the building 8 feet along the side front and 5 feet in the front, which in essence reduces the driveway to 25 feet. The committee felt this might cause problems for customers who are parking to pick up groceries. This will also be returned to the Planning Commission. Mr. Lind, Chairperson of the Finance Committee: 1) A joint meeting of the Finance and Environmental Control Committees was held at 7:30 p.m, on March 11. In attendance were Council Members Lind, McKay, Musial, O'Grady, Limpert and Nashar; Finance Director Burns; Service Director Bohlmann. The following legislation was discussed: a. Resolution 96-43, which authorizes and directs the Mayor to submit and seek financial assistance from the Ohio EPA for funding of the Georgette Avenue sanitary and storm sewer improvement project. Total cost of the project is $1.6 million. In 1995, $300,000 was appropriated and will be applied to the total construction cost. The City of Fairview Park will share in the cost, contributing approximately $600,000. North Ohnsted's share of approximately $1,000,000 is included in the amounts under consideration for capital ate, improvements. Both committees approved the legislation. ~~ 3 __.. ,... ~ .. ~__ ..:_.~. .:.v ~W ,, rv wet ~:~: ,.._. ,..t'ri: r. i_. s.+4..r r....