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Council Minutes of 9/18/2007 recommendations for collection system improvements (inflow and infiltration) have a projected cost of $1.8 million over the next 5 years and $2.5 million for projects starting in 2011. Projected costs for plant improvements are approximately $30 million. A summary of the sewer rate evaluation study included a rate increase is necessary to support current operational costs, present debt retirement, and necessary plant and collection system improvements. ATS is recommending a 9.5% increase each year over the next 4 years staring in 2008. They showed examples of how our rates compare with other surrounding communities right now. Even with the rate increases through 2011, they estimate North Olmsted projected rates will remain below those communities. A summary of the staffing study included that, while the current work force at the plant is very knowledgeable, hardworking and dedicated, they are limited in their resources because of the plant's age and equipment. This has an affect on morale and motivation because of the time spent manually doing operations and maintaining obsolete equipment. ATS is recommending flattening the table of organization; adding a collection system management position; a short term change in shifts, and long term, when the plant improvements are done, they will be able to have staggered shifts with approximately 12 hours of coverage per day, which is currently being covered 24 hours a day. There were a lot of great questions from Council and the concerned citizens. The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m. Councilman Gareau, chairperson of the Building, Zoning & Development Committee: 1) A meeting was held last evening regarding Walters Advanced Dentistry. However, since the matter is held in committee pending a response to some suggestions by the members of Council, a report will not be given at this time in order to await the information and feedback from the applicant. Councilman Tallon, chairperson of the Finance Committee: 1) The committee met on Tuesday, September 21, 2007. In attendance were committee members Tallon and Ryan as Mr. Miller was unable to attend as he was out of town on business; Council Members Barker and Jones; Law Director Dubelko and Mayor O'Grady; guests. Agenda items included the following: • Ordinance 2007-104, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for the deposit of public monies with Citizens Bank designated by Council as an additional depository for the active interim deposits of the city. Finance Director Copfer supplied a written overview that this is just another depository bank within the city that is made available to the city government. After discussion was held, the committee unanimously voted to recommend approval to Council and passage under suspension of the rule. • Ordinance 2007-105, an ordinance determining the video service provider fee to be paid by a video service provider offering video service in the city pursuant to a state authorization, and authorizing the Mayor to give notice to the video service provider of the provider fee and declaring an emergency. After a brief overview by the Mayor and the Law Director, a discussion was held. The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval to Council and passage under suspension of the rule. 5