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Council Minutes of 10/7/2003 majority of this is in the withholding tax, which is a good sign for the economy. But it is ~. offset by a decline in the net profits returns for the year thus far. 6) The annual information filing was electronically filed with the NRMSIRs, which is a requirement of our bond indentures. In an effort to reduce costs, the Finance Dept. is making copies for Council and the administration rather than the normal bound copies provided by Squire, Sanders & Dempsey. 7) She met with the Recreation Commissioner and the bookkeeper in an effort to streamline the process of data entry into relevant information for use by management and the Recreation Commission. The revenue and expenditure reports are being reported at different points in time and not at a month's end. So, a complete picture of operations at any one point in time cannot be provided because the cutoffs were totally different times. She has recommended that the Recreation Department report whatever month the Finance Department has closed. She believes in "good cutoff' and feels it will provide goad information to the Recreation Commission. 8) The mayors of the Westshore Council of Governments requested that the finance directors meet to review the funding formula of the WEB and F[AZMAT units. The meeting was held on September 25, and the finance directors concurred that the formula is relevant as these services that we jointly share protect property and persons. Therefore, having a combination of assessed valuation of property and population plus a small fixed portion that is shared equally among the communities is fair, just and equitable. Councilman Miller noted that, in response to his request, Finance Director Copfer had recently reported the anticipated carry-over for next year at $300,000. He wondered if there had been any significant change. Finance Director Copfer said September has not yet been closed, so she hasn't looked at those results. Mr. Miller asked that she continue to keep Council up-to-date on this issue. Mrs. Copfer said that, as the months are closed, she will make that report. President of Council O'Grady: 1) The Committee-of--the-Whole met this evening, October 7, 2003, at 7 p.m. Present were the President and all members of Council; the Mayor; the directors of Law, Safety, Service and Human Resowces; the City Engineer. During this meeting, the committee met with and considered the appointment of Ms. Kimberly Wenger as the city Director of Planning. The committee unanimously recommended approval of Kimberly Wenger as the Director of Planning. Councilman Gareau moved that Council approve the appointment of Kimberly Wenger to the position of Director of Planning. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert. Roll call: Gareau, yes, commenting that he is incredibly proud of the City of North Olmsted and the process that has now begun with a Department of Planning and a Director of Planning. This is something he personally advocated since becoming a Council member in 1998. This is good for North Olmsted, and it is a historical moment for North Olmsted. Years from now, we will say it was a turning point for the city. He is extremely proud and very happy to vote yes. Roll call continued: Limpert, yes; Dailey, yes; Kasler, yes; McKay, yes; Miller, yes; Nashar, yes. The motion passed unanimously. President O'Grady asked Ms. Wenger to stand and be recognized. Her qualifications and credentials are very impressive, and City Council looks forward to working with her. (Per Mayor Musial's request, please see the attached list of Ms. Wenger's credentials.) 7