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Council Minates of 12/2/2003 staff. Her department is trying to discern whether this was a credible amoum or not and if the information in the report is credible. Councilman Gareau expressed concern for the WWTP budget and wondered if support of that program may need to be revisited. Councilman McKay, chairperson of the Finance Committee: 1) The committee met on Monday, November 24. Present were committee members Limpert and McKay; Council members Gareau, Nashar, Miller; Council President O'Grady; Law Director Dubelko, Finance Director Copfer, Safety Director Jesse, Service Director Driscoll, City Engineer Durbin, head mechanic Conway, animal warden Ward, library representatives Mrs. Brookshire and Mr. Hunsicker and art consultant Sally Julian. The following items were discussed: ^ Resolution 2003-161, a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for diesel fuel and gasoline products for use by the City of North Olmsted, per the specifications now on file in his office and authorizing the Mayor to contract for the same and declaring an emergency. This will be a two-year contract and is necessary to provide the city with fuel and gasoline needs. The committee recommended approval. ^ Ordinance 2003-87, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a agreement with Local 2681, Ohio Council 8 AFSCME, amending the collective bazgaining agreement for the city's clerical and technical unit in order to place within the unit the position of animal warden. It was requested by the animal warden to become a member of the union, Local 2681. By becoming a union member, it will not be in conflict with the Civil Service position whether he is classified or non-classified. The committee recommended approval. • Ordinance 2003-163, an ordinance dispensing with an RFP process and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Sally A. Julian to serve as the city's art consultant for the purpose of selecting and purchasing works of art for the city's new library building and declaring an emergency. The library fund provides for $50,000 for art work for the new library. Mrs. Brookshire explained the need for a person who is experienced in the world of art to guide the city in selecting the best works of art far the new building. Mrs. Brookshire then introduced Sally Julian who has over 15 years experience as a gallery director and an art consultant. Ms. Julian has represented 19 artists and guided many companies in Cleveland and in Ohio. The consultant's compensation would be a percentage of the costs of the art based on the paintings. The city does not pay her fee, but she receives a fee from the artists whose paintings are purchased. Suggestions included using high school student art, artists in North Olmsted and a committee with representatives from the community, City Council and art organizations in the city. The committee feels it is a matter that should be viewed and selected by all of Council and referred this matter to the Council-as-a-Whole. ^ Ordinance 2003-159, an ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2004. This is a temporary ordinance and will cover the city expenses for the first three months of the year. Mrs. Copfer will make amendments to the debt line items, and the committee recommended approval as amended. 4 ~~. ~,., _ ~.. _ ~•..,-.,' sue:.