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Council Minutes of 3/3/2004 well because it will label homes that are in need of repair by utilizing this program. He -+-' was pleased to provide the City of North Olmsted a check for $2,000 from the North Olmsted Foundation as a partner to provide seed money for those homeowners who are having difficult financial times. 4) On February 26, he attended a suburban Council of Governments meeting, which is a sub-council of the Mayors and Managers' Council. The program was a presentation by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. Although North Olmsted is not part of that district, some interesting information was given. The NORSD rates are projected to increase to a level of $56 to $59 per MCF by the year 2013. In North Olmsted, we passed an ordinance in 1995 which had a fee of $36.32 per MCF. Originally that rate was supposed to last through the year 2000. Through the fine efforts of the staff of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, we are still at that level. At this particular point of time, we are not looking at any increase in sewer rates for the near future. The good news is North Olmsted is going to be substantially below those individuals who are in the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. 5) An update on boards and commissions: The Board of Building Code Appeals with five members is full. The Board of Zoning Appeals with five members and there is currently a vacancy. He has a prospect for that vacancy. Civil Service Commission with three members is full. The Fair Housing Review Board is now full. Planning Commission is now full, but there is a nomination of Thomas Hreha that is still in limbo waiting a vote by Council. Landmarks Commission will be full with the nominations of two people who meet the federal regulations: an architect, Donald Rerko, and a planner, Tom Schock. There were four holdover candidates for three vacancies. It was a difficult choice as all four individuals are good candidates with equal capabilities-Paul Barker, Tom Dubowski, Betty Lord and Maryellen Davis. He made his selection of Paul Barker, Betty Lord and Maryellen Davis on the basis of tenure on the Landmarks Commission. The Cultural Activities Commission is full. Architectural Review Board with five members and there are two vacancies. 6) Springvale will have a fish fiy every Friday. They have an excellent menu and there is an early bird senior special from 4 to 5 p.m. for $6.95. Noting the generous donation of $2,000 from the North Olmsted Foundation, Councilman Gareau asked the Mayor for an update on the fund. Mayor Musial explained the principal balance right now has grown to $74,000. There were no fundraisers held last year, nor is one being considered for this year due to some difficulties, which will mean a loss of about $10,000. However, because of the growth in the stock market, it is on schedule. Law Director Dubelko: 1) Two unions, police officers and corrections officers, have settled with the city, and it appears that the fire fighters are on their way to fact finding. The efforts of the city's management team and collective bargaining agreements the past month have been with NOMBL employees and the dispatchers. Several meetings have been held, and the next meeting with dispatchers will be on March 11. If Council would like an update on any of the negotiations, he would be happy to address it in executive session. 2