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Council Minutes of 12/16/2003 Councilwoman Kasler commented that the Fire Chief will discuss the regional central dispatch with City Council at a committee meeting after the holidays. She asked whether the Law Director had any input with regard to what is happening with that issue. Law Director Dubelko said it is his understanding that COG wishes to issue the RFP to get a determination of what the likely cost to construct the facility would be. At that point in time when COG determines the cost of constructing the facility, then it plans to have each individual mayor approach their legislative bodies to determine whether or not each city is going to participate in the regional dispatch. Bay Village Law Director Ebert had asked each Law Director to comment on the RFP process. The letter he sent back to Mr. Ebert simply indicated that North Olmsted could legally participate in it, but it would require the consent of the legislative body of North Olmsted. Mayor Musial commented that the committee meeting could wait until January as the next meeting of COG will not take place until January 19a' or 21~`. By that time, there will be more information to present the full story to Council. Finance Director Copier: 1) With regard to Ordinance 2003-178, which is the hiring of local government services of the Auditor of State, the estimate of cost is about $16,000. They estimate about 450 hours, and the average rate is $35 an hour. 2) Regarding Springvale, the receipts have been entered for the past weekend, and all the standing purchase orders are in. There is one payroll left, and that amount is not yet calculated. It looks like the amount to be transferred from the General Fund will be fairly close to $90,000. President Pro Tem Dailey: 1) On Tuesday, December 9, Council met for aCommittee- of-the-Whole meeting to discuss the library art project, in particular the hiring of an art consultant. In attendance were all members of Council, and Council President O'Grady was not in attendance due to surgery earlier in the day. Representatives from the library included Donna Myers, North Olmsted Branch Manager; Madeline Brookshire, Director of Marketing for the library system; Laurel Beach, member of the Cultural Activities Commission. Representing the administration were directors Dubelko and Copfer. Also in attendance were various members of the community. Discussion centered around the need for an art consultant. Many members of the Council stated confusion as to why the administration did not have a new proposal regarding this position. Director Copfer stated that the administration was waiting for direction from Council before proceeding. Talks continued as to what type of displays were to be at the new library. Mrs. Brookshire said there were to be permanent displays of art as well as rotating art pieces being brought in. The art consultant would assist with just the permanent pieces, and it is up to the library's discretion for the rotating temporary displays. Mrs. Brookshire then advised that the city is within range for permanent art as done by other new library facilities, with the range being between $25,000 and $80,000. North Olmsted's $50,000 is right in the middle. She also advised that the amount is under the Ohio guidelines for the percentage of budget to be spent on art. It was agreed by all on Council that there should be local involvement in the process. Council agreed to request the administration to begin the RFP process to hire an art consultant and simultaneously work to form a resident committee to help in the selection of the permanent art committee. Law Director 3