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Council Minutes of 6/5/2007 Recreation and 25% going to Economic Development. It could be almost $40,000 per year. North of the storm water detention area at the Fire Station: The moving of the tower to the north of the detention area was not supported by the architect, Mr. Bernard Zofcin, due to poor soil conditions, increased tower height, larger base, larger foundation, water runoff problems and the possible greater visual impact on adjacent residents. The city's Engineering Dept. also had similar concerns. The relocation on the Fire Station property would cause significant redesign of the site necessitating change orders to the architect, engineer and contractors. The Metroparks also had concerns with this location. The administration still supports and recommends the original proposal brought to the city by T-Mobile after considering all of the afore-mentioned site location suggestions. Many residents from the area who were in attendance came to the podium. Although they agreed coverage was an issue, they were adamant about it not being on the Fire Station property directly behind their backyards. They agreed that the Fire Station was needed, but they are not happy with it being in their backyards. They also feel that the Fire Station being built in this location, in their opinion, decreased value to their property. The cell tower would hurt them more. Councilman Miller brought up the idea that the administration and Council work on having a consultant available for the purpose of having an expert in the placement of cell towers. Presently, we only have the word of the expert representing the cellular company telling us where the need is for their tower. Mr. Syndyla from T-Mobile explained that the tower would either be located at the Fire Station or some other location near that area. They came to the city first; but, if it is not approved, T-Mobile will be approaching private property owners for the purpose of erecting a cell tower and the city will lose the financial opportunity presented by T- Mobile. The committee voted 3-0 against approval for the cell tower to be located at the Fire Station No. 2 property. Councilman Orlowski, chairperson of the Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee: 1) The committee met on Tuesday, May 22, 2007. In attendance were committee members Barker and Orlowski; Council Members Gareau and Jones; the Mayor, Law Director, Human Resources Director, Safety Director, Service Director, Police Chief and guests. Agenda items included the following: • Resolution 2007-61, a resolution authorizing the Director of Human Resources to apply for a drug free workplace program safety grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation to partially reimburse the city for funds expended on employee education and supervisor training; further authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant, if awarded, and to execute a contract with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation; and finally authorizing the Director of Human Resources to execute all other non-contract documents necessary to effectuate receipt of the grant. Participants of the Bureau of Workers Compensation Drug Free Workplace Program are eligible to receive a 3-1 matching grant, up to a maximum of $15,000 for employee education and supervisor training. The city is eligible for a reimbursement of $1,402.50. This is the first application by the city for this type 8