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Council Minutes of 3/1/20115 support to the city, and that keeps us from having to treat our storm water which goes back into the Rocky River. Councilman Nashar, chairperson of the Streets & Transportation Committee: 1) The committee met on February 22 to discuss Ordinance 2005-16. This is an ordinance introduced by the Mayor and all of Council authorizing the Mayor to enter into an acquisition agreement with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, providing for the sale of assets and transfer of all North Olmsted Municipal Bus Line operations to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, and declaring an emergency. Present were committee members McKay, Dailey and Nashar; Council President O'Grady; Council members Limpert, Miller, Gareau; Law Director Dubelko, NOMBL Mgr. Terbrack, Service Director Driscoll, Mayor Musial, RTA Regional Mgr. Calabrese, Marty Gelfand representing Congressman Kucinich's office; guests. The Law Director presented 11 items from the agreement which were discussed at length. The committee recommended to hold the legislation for further review by the Law Director until an agreement could be reached between RTA and NOMBL. 2) Another committee meeting was held this evening, March 1, to discuss Ordinance 2005-16. Present were all committee members and Council members, Law Director Dubelko, Service Director Driscoll, Mayor Musial, NOMBL General Mgr. Terbrack and invited guests. The Law Director discussed three recommended changes which were in agreement to the proposals. One of the recommended changes involved the non- bargaining employees whose guarantees for employment at RTA were not as strong as those for the bargaining unit employees. The issue of RTA's proposal to expand the Park-n-Ride was discussed. Councilman McKay requested that Kennedy Ridge be repaved due to the heavy truck traffic that was caused by RTA during construction of the Park-n-Ride. The cost to repair the road with an overlay would be between $70,000 to $75,000. Hopefully, the repair of Kennedy Ridge can be written into the agreement so that the damages incurred from the construction of the Park-n-Ride can be repaired. The legislation has been added to this evening's agenda for second reading and will be on third reading for March 15. Councilman Limpert commented on the RTA issue by saying that it seems the negotiations have not been about an extension, but rather about acquisition. This is in spite of the fact that the city and RTA board members have received letters from County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora and the Mayors and Managers Association requesting an extension of three months so the issue could be analyzed. But apparently that is not an option. Councilman Nashar said he wished to acknowledge Congressman Kucinich and his representative Marty Gelfand for their efforts in helping North Olmsted acquire the agreements that have been reached so far. Mr. Limpert concurred and acknowledged the help from Congressman Kucinich's office. Councilman Limpert, chairperson of the Intra-Governmental Relations Committee: 1) The Mayor has suggested reappointments for the Fair Housing Review Board. Councilman Limpert made a motion to re-appoint Meena Mangla to the Fair Housing Review Board for the term of 1/1/04 to 12/31/07. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and passed unanimously. Councilman Limpert made a motion to re- 4