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Council Minutes of 2/19/2008 Appeals denying a variance requested for the proposed minor subdivision. The decision was rendered on February 6, so the appellant in the case would have 30 days to take a further appeal to the Court of Appeals. The Laser Wash case pending in Rocky River Court was set for trial on February 21. There was a joint motion to continue that trial to provide the developer with a more time to come up with a minor change proposal that the city would find acceptable. 4) On February 9, he put on a "Municipal Law 101" seminar for Council. 5) Has reviewed a number of contracts including completing review of the Bowen contract. In response to Councilman Barker's concerns, he did put some language in the new contract authorized by Ord. 2007-157 that would provide for the automatic termination of the contract that Council provided as a stop-gap measure in Ord. 2008-12. 6) Carole Heyward is working on providing recommended legislation for changes in Chapter 1363 (Property Maintenance). Councilman Ryan said his first assignment when he began working for the city in 1979 was to work with Mr. Gundy. Their relationship evolved into a close personal friendship through the years. Ernie Gundy was his friend. He was an exceptional human being. Finance Director Copfer: 1) Attended a Records Commission meeting on February 6. 2) Participated in AFSCME Service negotiations on February 7. 3) Attended an Ethics Commission meeting on February 8. 4) Reviewed ClericaUTech proposals in preparation of negotiations commencing with that bargaining unit. 5) Worked extensively with all departments and division heads in conjunction with the Mayor to balance the 2008 appropriations, which is before Council this evening. The General Fund was the biggest challenge. There is more work to do-the budget may evolve somewhat. The detail will be provided to Council tomorrow 6) At 7 p.m. on Monday, February 25, she will hold a "Finance 101" meeting for new members of Council and others who would like to attend to refresh their knowledge before budget hearings begin. Councilman Gareau said he knew Don Herman quite well. Like Mr. Gundy, he was an exceptional person. Ralph Hazleton, a former president of Council in the late 50's and early 60's also passed away. He and Mr. Gundy were involved in city government for a long time, and they both remained as residents of North Olmsted. Councilman Ryan, chairperson of the Intra-Governmental Relations Committee: 1) The Mayor has nominated Donald Rerko to the Landmarks Commission for the term of 1/1/08 to 12/31/09. Mr. Rerko was previously interviewed for another position, and he will be a good fit for this position as well. Councilman Ryan made a motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Donald Rerko to the Landmarks Commission for the term of January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009. The motion was seconded by Councilman Orlowski. Roll call: Ryan, yes; Orlowski, yes; Mahoney, yes commenting that he had the opportunity and privilege to work with Mr. Rerko on the Planning & Design Commission. He found Mr. Rerko to be very conscientious and diligent and would 3