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Council Minutes of 1/15l200Z .~~. the centrifuge at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is a major component of the ~~ centrifuge and has been discussed several times. The resolution was amended by replacing the word "Mayor" for the words "Service Director." This was considered a substantive change and the resolution was placed back on second reading. The committee requested that the legislation be passed under suspension of the rule as it has been reviewed by committee. Councilman Miller added to President O'Grady's Committee-of-the-Whole report by noting that Councilman Gareau had recommended that committee meetings be held on off-Council Tuesday evenings beginning at 7 p.m., with the exception of the pre- scheduled BZD meetings which will begin at 6:30 p.m. Council members decided to try this schedule. Councilman Miller, chairperson of the Intro-Governmental Relations and Legislation; Long-Range Planning Committee: 1) The committee met on January 14 with committee members Gareau and Miller in attendance. (Committee member Kasler was unavoidably delayed out of town.) The following interviews took place: • Mr. Christopher Scarl, for a position on the Recreation Commission. He is a 1997 graduate of North Olmsted High School and has two children in the North Olmsted School system. Mr. Scan pointed out that our ball diamonds are well cared for but more diamonds are needed. He has considerable experience in our city's recreation programs. As there are more persons to interview for this position, no final recommendation was made at this meeting. • Mrs. Patricia Martin, far a 6-year term on the Civil Service Commission from January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2007. Mrs. Martin's resume is impressive and she appears to be well qualified. The committee unanimously recommended Mrs. Martin for this position. Councilman Miller moved that Patricia Martin be appointed to the Civil Service Commission for the term of 1/1/02 through 12/31/07. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau and unanimously approved. • Mrs. Rosemary Giessen, for a position on the Civil Service Commission to a seat being vacated by Patrick Farrell whose term ends on 12/31/05. Mrs. Giesler, a 20- year resident and attorney, was also recommended unanimously. Councilman Miller moved that Rosemary Giessen be appointed to the Civil Service Commission to complete the unexpired term ending 12/31/05. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau and unanimously approved. 2) The committee discussed Ordinance 2001-158, an ordinance prohibiting any supplier of gasoline to the public from charging a retail price which is more than 20% higher than the average retail price per gallon in Cuyahoga County as determined by the Auditor and declaring an emergency. Because the 20'/o figure needs to be reconsidered and the method and timing of average retail price that the County Auditor posts needs to be confirmed, this ordinance is being held in committee. The committee appreciates the input from Mr. Jim Bums who attended on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. He stated that the Chamber does not feel this ordinance is necessary and questions whether a national emergency still exists. He feels that, if this ordinance is passed, the Chamber 5