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Council Minutes of 4/1/2003 4) The federal appropriations bill which was recently passed will provide the city with $400,000 to be utilized for Crocker/Steams Road. The city may still be in contention for more funds because every four/five years Congress sets up a committee which determines the needs of various transportation projects throughout the nation. Any money we could receive from this source would be appreciated. 5) On March 28, the ground breaking ceremony for the new library was held. We will be constructing a facility which will be easily one of the most progressive libraries in the Cuyahoga Courny Public Library system. There are many dedicated individuals who have worked hard and long for the library project, and they are thanked on behalf of all the residents of North Olmsted. Thank you especially to the co-chairs of the successful levy issue, Duane Limpert and Jacque Templeton, George Daily of H. R. Gray Company, Law Director Jim Dubelko, Service Director Mary Creadon Councilman Nashar and the Mayor discussed a vacant home on Chadbourne, the maintenance of which has become a concern of neighbors. Councilman Nashar noted the neighbors are concerned about the maintenance of the property and leaves and other debris on the lawn. Mayor Musial noted that the exterior of the house is not in bad shape but believed a problem existed with debris behind the shed. A letter will be sent to the homeowner. Councilman Gareau suggested the Law Department check to see if the property is in foreclosure. If the mortgage holder has taken possession, they could be contacted to take care of the problems on the site. Councilwoman Kasler questioned the Mayor/Acting Service Director on two issues: ^ Has there been any progress in the interviewing process for a City Engineer? Mayor Musial said he had hired a City Engineer but declined to name the person until all of the applicants had been contacted. ^ Has there been any progress in response to her question concerning the reorganization at the WWTP and the Class 4 position at the plant? The Mayor had agreed to respond within three weeks. Mayor Musial said he preferred to wait until Service Director Creadon returned from medical leave so she could attend to that issue. He does not see a problem with allowing an employee to be in charge of the facility while applying for the Class 4 license. The EPA did allow this to happen once before. Mrs. Kasler feels there is a concern with such a scenario as the person needs to go through a testing/approval process which could take 1 1/2 to 2 years to be completed. Councilman Miller questioned the Mayor on two issues: ^ Has there been any progress on his request for the list of Step 3 grievances and arbitrations which he requested two weeks ago? Mayor Musial asked Personnel Director Farver to respond, and she said she would prepare the list. ^ Has any progress been made on his request for an explanation of the Service Director's comp time submitted in relationship to the homicide? Mayor Musial answered that there was no comp time associated with the homicide item. Mrs. Creadon had put that down as a point of interest. Councilman Miller and Mayor Musial had different opinions as to whether this incident had been originally submitted for comp time by the Service Director. 2