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Council Minutes of 1/20/201)4 renewal. It will require suspension of the rule due to the expiration date and was not presented to City Council earlier due to the pending sale of the old library and the pending possibility of the Law Department relocating to that facility. Councilman Limpert, member of the Finance Committee, gave a minority report: 1) It was to his understanding that Ordinance 2004-2 would be of no cost to the city. It seemed prudent to have aback-up plan should something like a major server go out. Due to the fact that it didn't cost anything and it was an alternative plan, he felt it should go forward. Councilman Miller, chairperson of the Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee: 1) The committee met on January 13. In attendance were all committee members, Fire Chief Klecan, Police Chief Ruple, Safety Director Jesse, Personnel & Administrative Director Farver and Law Director Dubelko. Agenda items were as follows: • An informational session regarding regional central dispatch. No action was going to be required by Council, rather this was just an update on the idea or the concept of central dispatch. It should be noted that the cities involved at this point under consideration, though not necessarily committed, are North Olmsted, Westlake, Bay Village, Rocky River and Fairview Park. Lakewood has declined at this point to join in. This dispatch system would involve the Fire and EMS systems only, it would not include the Police Department. Issues were wide-ranging in their discussion as to location. Location would be at St. John Westshore Hospital. Other participants may involve the Cleveland Clinic. Other cities that may be involved include North Ridgeville, Avon, and Avon Lake. The concern that was expressed by Council members, as well as the presenters, was who would these dispatchers be working for? How would we negotiate with unions? Who would be their supervisors and the payment procedures? There were quite a few questions that are still unanswered. Benefits were condensing of equipment, personnel and response time. It was pointed out that in North Olmsted we have probably one of the better systems in that the police, fire and EMS dispatchers are together-a central dispatch of our own. The response time here in North Olmsted is immediate. Particularly in cases of emergencies, there is no lost time in transferring calls. The information presented by both chiefs was appreciated, and the committee will continue to get updates. • Personnel issues regarding two fire fighters. The committee went into executive session, with the committee agreeing to two motions which will be made by Mr. Gareau at this time. Councilman Gareau made a motion to discontinue paid benefits for fire fighter Ron Sermak effective December 20, 2003, which benefits were previously extended to a date preceding that by a former vote of Council. Law Director Dubelko asked for clarification as Chief Klecan inquired as to whether it was Council's intent that the benefits would discontinue on January 20 or January 19. Councilman Gareau stated it was his understanding that the last day be January 19. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashar and passed unanimously. Councilman Gareau made a motion to extend benefts up to January 5, 2004 for fire fighter Mark Kraszewski who was injured on the job. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashar and passed unanimously. 9 .. .a -p.~~>-..