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Council Minutes of 6/19/2001 Mrs. Kasler, Council's representative to the Community Block Grant Advisory Board: 1) On June 13, she attended, along with Mr. Copeland and other board members, a preparatory meeting regarding the application process for CDBG funds. This is a difficult and intricate process, and we are very fortunate to have Mr. Copeland who has expertise and knowledge in this area. It is critical to our success with these grants that we understand the rules and the point system and how to maximize our grant proposal for the favorable outcomes that we have experienced in the past. She is honored to serve on the board along with Mr. Copeland and the dedicated members who serve year after year. These individuals are really interested in what is good for the city. The public hearing for citizen input will be held in September, and she will advise Council of the exact date when it is chosen. Mr. McKay, chairperson of the Finance Committee: 1) The Finance Committee met on Monday, June 11. Present were committee members O'Grady, Limpert and McKay; Council members Nashar, Miller and Kasler; Council President Saringer; Finance Director Copfer, Service Director Bohlmann, Mayor Musial, Administrative Assistant Creadon, Assistant Law Director Dubelko. Agenda items were as follows: • Ordinance 2001-73, repealing Ordinance No. 2000-164 which authorized the issuance and sale of notes in the amount of $300,000 for the city street lighting project. The city has gone to bonds on this project, so there is no need for a note ordinance at this time. The committee recommended approval. • Ordinance 2001-75, which permits the Mayor to sign the bargaining agreement between the city and the cerrtral dispatchers. The new contract reflects changes in the following: the grievance procedure; miscellaneous, which is fitness for duty; holidays; sick leave; bereavement leave; schooling; clothing allowance; hospitalization; shift differerrtial; wages; communicable diseases; group life insurance. The committee recommended approval and passage under suspension of the rule. • Ordinance 2001-77, which creates payment methods for collecting nonbilled sewer user charges. If the amount due is less or equal to $300, the user shall be required to make a single payment in full to the Director of Finance. For amounts due in excess of $300, installment payments may be authorized by the Director of Finance provided that the first installment payment must be at least $300, and the total amount due must be paid within a 12-month period. There were two changes to the hardship language to include on the review committee the Director of Service, the Director of Finance and the Director of Human Resources. A majority vote of the committee is required to reduce the minimum initial payments, extend the period during which the payments are to be made in full, or reduce or eliminate the total amount which is due to the city. The committee recommended approval. A[1DIENCE PARTICIPATION Daniel Gallagher, 6853 Chadbourne, was curious on where the funding for the STOP program was going. President Saringer answered that it was aself-supporting program, and the funds pay for the overtime, equipment and any other needs. Mr. Gallagher asked 8 I