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Council Minutes of 1/7!20(13 „~. with regards to swales between the two homes on either side. He indicated to the owner that he would request the Law Director to review the city ordinances with regard to swales. 4) A leak developed on the roof of Fire Station No. 2. Building Maintenance looked at it and determined that it was beyond their expertise. Colony Roofing was contacted and the roof has been fixed, at least temporarily. Chri$ Bosworth from the County Health Department inspected the fire station for possible mold infestation but concluded that at this time there is little or no problem 5) The city has considered funding construction of a new Fire Station No. 2 by using the fees that would be generated from the EMS services of residents. At this time, those fees are being directed, at least partially, into the General Fund. Hopefully, after the economic problems are over, consideration will be given to re-directing those fees into a fund to build a new Fire Station No. 2. Safety Director Jesse has preserved a packet to all members of Council for their consideration, review and information. 6) Over the last several weeks, he has listened to many and various comments concerning an investigation against himself and his administration regarding the use of Springvale and alleged discounts his law firm has received for its usage. He, like everyone else, is waiting for a decision from the Ohio Ethics Commission and to hear the errtire complaint. When the facts are presented to all, he will make a decision regarding the situation in accordance with those findings. With regards to the decisions made in the appointment of directors, he accepts full responsibility for those appointed and the salaries. With regard to the recall, he understands that North Olmsted residents have the right to recall any elected official, and he respects that right. But he urges caution in anyone signing a petition to recall until all the facts are learned. He would like to present accomplishments of his administration: With the help of former Law Director Mike Gareau Sr. and Council, an overlay district was created and the RTA Park-N-Ride area was constructed on Great Northern Boulevard at no cost to the city; RTA will construct a new bus garage in the western part of North Olmsted, and the city has purchased the land; a street lighting installation program was initiated; improvements have been made to Springvale; road improvements continue to be done; construction of a new library will begin in 2003; a skatepark, located behind the Rec Center, was built with private donations; extensive improvements were made to the Rec Center; improvements were made at the North Olmsted Park; a traffic signal light was installed at the intersection of Driscoll Lane and Dover Cerrter Road; the Northern Ohio Golf Association took over the North Olmsted Golf Course and are constructing an administrative building and museum; a Cultural Arts Commission was activated; his administration worked with principals to provide and pave the way for such developments as Dillard's, Donato's, Chambers Funeral Homes, Duke Realty Corporation Center IlI; installation of new technology for the Waste Water Treatment Plant; no projected increase in sewer rates through 2005; reduction in sewer charges for users of less than 1 unit per quarter; a bike patrol and a canine unit were established in the Police Department; created a Vision 2000 and Beyond Task Force; a North Olmsted Foundation Inc. was created to achieve the goal of 2075 City of North Olmsted financial independence; with the cooperation of the Finance Director, the city's bond rating was increased. Where is the city now? Our budget is tight. Capital improvements involving expenditures out of our General Fund will total approximately $185,000. With state help, repair of Lorain Road from the west county 2