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Council Minutes of 4/21/98 input from both the fire and police chiefs that we would remain silent on the issue at this ``' time although we would continue to observe any activities that may eventually impact our :.d,~ community. Mr. McKay, Chairperson of the Streets and Drainage and Environmental Control Committees: 1) The Streets & Drainage and Finance Committees met in a joint session on Monday, April 13. Present were Service Director Bohlmann; Engineer Deichmann; Councilpersons Gareau, Kasler, Nashar, O'Grady and McKay. The following items were discussed: a. Ordinance 98-28, which is a resolution that permits the Service Director to advertise for bids to improve the storm drainage from Brookpark Road to the Mastick Road area near the Wastewater Treatment Plant and authorizes the Mayor to contract for the same. The improvement is necessary to remove the water from the newly installed Georgette storm sewer and to prevent surcharging from the sewer line coming from the east. There will be a slight delay in the project until all easements are secured. The cost is approximately $482,000. The committee recommended approval. b. Ordinance 98-29, which is an ordinance adjusting the tap-in fees for buildings constructed in regard to senior housing. The intent is to make an affordable dwelling unit for the senior citizens of North Olmsted. Also it is thought that senior citizens are less active in the use of water, although this does not affect the sewer rates or the water rates that they will pay. At the present time, the legislation will be held in committee for some verbiage clarification. c. Ordinance 98-30, which authorizes the public bids for catch basins, manholes, sidewalks, curbing and slab repair on various streets throughout the city. The list of streets has been presented to Council, and there were no objections. The committee recommended approval. Mr. O'Grady, who chaired the Council-as-a-Whole Committee meeting on April 8 reported: 1) All members of Council were present with the exception of Council President Saringer. Also present were the Mayor and the directors of Finance and Service. Discussed were the amended capital improvement projects for 1998. Council voted unanimously to approve the following projects: First, removal and reinstallation of underground storage tanks at a cost of $154,000. Second, Brookpark Road phase one at a cost of $210,000. Third, north Barton Road resurfacing and culvert replacement at a cost of $75,000. Fourth, Cedar Point Road at a cost of $50,000. Fifth, old Town Hall at a cost of $110,000. Sixth, the Recreation Center complex roof at a cost of $305,000. Seventh, Forest Ridge storm improvements at a cost of $150,000. Eighth, Broxbourne lift station at a cost of $300,000. Ninth, a proposed land acquisition. Council voted six to one to approve an amended list of streets for slab repair and underground street lights of $500,000. Council voted four to three to reject a proposed underground wiring at North Olmsted Park citing high costs and less than expected community commitment to the project. This issue will be re-examined next year. Council voted unanimously to approve the roof replacement at Fire Station #2 and to explore the potential for a gabled roof which would ensure longer life for the roof of that station. At a subsequent Finance :~. ,. 4