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Council Minutes of 6/5/2001 Mr. Limpert pointed out that this ordinance will do nothing to eliminate turn-arounds `~ in driveways. With the discussion being complete, the committee recommended against passage of Ordinance 2001-55 by a vote of two to one with Mrs. Kesler dissenting. Councilman McKay, chairperson of the Finance Committee: 1) The committee met on Tuesday, May 22. Present were all Council members; Human Resources Director Copeland, Safety Director Jenkins, Service Director Bohlmann, Finance Director Copfer. Mr. Copeland informed the committee that North Olmsted was successful in their grant application for Community Development Block Grant funds. The first choice of curb cuts was turned down, and the county selected the second and third choices: water main improvement for $105,000; ADA compliance for the Recreation Center for $30,000. The water main project is estimated to cost $243,700, and the ADA compliance project $60,000. The city's share will be reflected in the 2002 year budget. The committee had an opportunity to oppose these choices and resubmit the curb cuts. Council considered four alternatives to the county's decision: amend the project budget and time schedule; project budget intact with the oveznms covered by the city; a letter to withdraw the projects and reapply for the curb cuts; drop a street or streets from the curb cut project to get a better scoring. Council chose to accept the decision by the county because of the risk of losing all projects to be funded. Forty- eight communities applied for funding, but only fifteen were successful in getting grants. Also, the water main project is a safety issue as it will provide increased water pressure for Summerland, Virginia, MacBeth and Esther avenues. The committee recommended approval. The non-billing of sewer use in Olmsted Township. There are 182 accounts in arrears: 38 accounts owe less than $100; 35 accounts owe less than $300; 109 accounts owe over $300. The total owed is $194,000. The committee recommended all charges below $300 should be paid in a lump sum at the first billing. Accounts with balances over $300 must make the first payment of $300, and the remaining balance in equal monthly payments over the next year. Hard~ip cases will receive special attention. There is legislation on the agenda tonight dealing with this issue. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Daniel Gallagher, 6853 Chadbourne • Addressed the media as he had received several phone calls about his past record regarding drug charges four to five years ago. It was a minor misdemeanor, and it was an attempt to possess drugs. He is admitting it to everyone. If the media would like to publish that, feel free. If anyone has questions, feel free to ask him It was a mistake that he made. It made him realize that, in the future, he'll never be in that position again. Ever since, he has been clean from that. The reason he is bringing this up is he is Homing for City Council in Ward III. 5