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Council Minutes of 4/6/2004 The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau and passed unanimously Resolution No. 2004-64 adopted. Resolution No. 2004-65 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial on behalf of himself and Councilmen Nashaz, Limpert and Dailey. Mayor Musial said there is an issue of stranded costs associated with public utilities in northeast Ohio. First Energy Corporation has had an approved rate stabilization since 2002 which runs through 2005. They want to extend that for an additional three yeazs when it appears that they have already collected the stranded costs. A resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to deny the proposed "rate stabilization plan" for electrical power utility, First Energy Corporation, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Dailey moved for suspension of the rules requiring three readings and committee review. Roll call: Dailey, yes; Nashaz, yes; Miller, yes, with comment that he would encourage the Mayor to get busy with the credits to our own residents that aze due as a result of the water/sewer rate. Roll cal continued: Gazeau: yes; McKay, yes; Limpert, yes; Kasler, yes. The motion passed unanimously. Finance Director Copfer commented that it was her responsibility to make sure the credits aze applied. She is working on resolving that issue. She is considering bringing in a part-time temporary service to go through all the reports and do it manually. That is the only way to get an accurate accounting because the information received is not in a reasonable order. She has discussed with the Mayor that the legislation needs to be changed for the coming yeaz, possibly to reflect a recommendation that was made that the residents bring in their four quarters of bills to the Finance Department for a refund. She cannot estimate at this time how long this procedure will take. Councilman Dailey moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashaz and passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2004-65 adopted. Ordinance No. 2004-66 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman Gareau. An ordinance amending Section 1161.05 of the city's Zoning Code in order to adjust minimum parking standards for large unit commercial developments. Ordinance No. 2004-67 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with B&C Communication, Inc. to maintain base radios and console as well as mobile in-caz radios for the Police Department, and declaring and emergency. Resolution No. 2004-68 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Verizon Wireless for the purchase of thirty (30) cell phones and related services for the City of North Olmsted. Resolution No. 2004-69 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the awazd of a contract to provide new pavement markings to various streets at various locations in the city, as detailed in the specifications on file in the Engineering Department, and authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Boazd of Control, if necessary, to contract for the same with the lowest and best bidder, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Nashaz moved for suspension of the rules requiring three readings and committee review. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and passed unanimously. Councilman Nashar moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2004-69 adopted. 15