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FINANCE MEETING March 2, 2004 This meeting was held to discuss the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Springvale appropriations. Present were members Gareau, Limpert, Dailey, McKay, the Mayor, Finance and Service Director and guests. Councilman Gareau began the meeting in Councilperson Kasler `s absence due to a work commitment. Council person Kasler arrived about %2 hour into the meeting. Council questioned the impact on the budget regarding the reduction in sewer charges for anyone using less than 1 MCF of water? With regard to Springvale, Council requested frequent reviews of this operation. Finance Chairman Kasler noted that it appears to be an accepted fact that Springvale does not pay its administrative fee. It was not the intention of Council to automatically waive this payment and consideration should be given to Springvale's obligation to pay the fee should they fmd themselves at the end of the year. The Committee requested a detailed account and accurate total of the cost to the general fund over the past 3 years as a result of Springvale shorfalls. They also requested information on the cost of water purchased from Cleveland Water to supplement irrigation of the greens. Further, we requested an evaluation of the effect on the engineering of the lake on flooding to the west end of the city. Finally, we requested that the Law Department review the engineering project, particularly in light of the resulting need to utilize and pay for Cleveland water. (Make this a formal request at this time if it has not already been made). Next we discussed the Bus Line budget. There were no changes made to this appropriations. Council was apprised of the plans by RTA to increase the size of the Park N Ride. Councilman McKay reminded the Bus administration that RTA committed to resurfacing Kennedy Ridge and this project has not yet taken place. Human Resources requested Council's consideration for funding a part time Clerical position and for funding the repair of the Senior Center door. Don Copeland has accumulated from separate funds, enough money to cover the project with the exception of about $ 5500. He has requested that Council consider this amount. No changes took place in the Engineering budget. The Library Construction Fund reflects a contingency of about 1 million. Thus far the project has gone over the original bid cost by 4.9%, therefore expecting that $720,000 will be left over if the project continues to proceed at this rate. If not spent, this money will be sent to the Library Vond Retirement fund. With regard to Issue II ,the city proposed Lorain Road improvements,but did not receive this grant due to the fact that the state was not on the same time line as the city with regard to this project. However, the request will once again be considered for next year's Issue II money.