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Special Council Minutes of 3/27/02 Will it come to the point where we will unofficially ask police to look for particular violations because this fund or that fund is running low. It's his understanding this idea came from a college student, who should be commended for the thought and should be applauded for seeing a need and trying to find a source of funding. But he believes there are more people in need in this town than just seniors. This fund can go up and down yearly, but always averaging less than $500. We should find a more consistent source than just one particular violation to fund it. Roll call continued: Nashar, yes; Dailey, yes. The motion passed with six yeas and one nay. Ordinance No. 2001-127 adopted. Ordinance No. 2002-17 introduced by Council Members Nashar and Gareau was given its second reading. An ordinance amending Section 351.18 and 353.07 of the Traffic Code in order to increase the fines for certain parking offenses and to amend the procedures for collection of fines, as twice amended. Ordinance No. 2002-34 introduced by Mayor Musial was given its second reading. An ordinance to make and transfer appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2002, as amended. Councilman McKay moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert. Roll call: McKay, yes; Limpert, yes; Nashar, yes; Dailey, yes; Gareau, yes; Kasler, yes, commenting that she is voting yes with the agreement with the administration that there will be a certain section re-addressed when an ordinance appropriate and relating to that is taken care of. Roll call continued: Miller, yes. The motion passed unanimously. Councilman McKay moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert. Roll call: McKay, yes; Limpert, yes; Miller, yes; Dailey, yes; Kasler, yes with the same comment. Roll call continued: Nashar, yes, with comment that the Mayor has said he is looking at giving some employees a 6% increase next year. He strongly disagrees with that. He certainly feels that we should be taking a hard look at increases in wages and cutting back to less than 3% increases. The city debt is $61 million, which means we will not be out of debt until 2023 or 2024-and that does not include future borrowing. We will need to take a hard look at next year's appropriations. Roll call continued: Gareau, yes. The motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2002-34 adopted. Mayor Musial replied to Mr. Nashar that his comments will be taken into account in negotiations. Councilman Miller asked that next year the provision requiring the appropriations to be presented by February I5 be adhered to so that the review does not have to be rushed. He thanked Mr. McKay for the way in which he handled the appropriations review. It was handled very professionally and was well organized. Councilwoman Kasler agreed with Mr. Miller and thanked Mr. McKay for all of his work. It was a pleasure for her to serve on the committee with him. The review was handled very smoothly. 2