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Council Minutes of 6-19-2018 The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 8:07 p.m. Present were committee members Schumann, Brossard and Kearney; Council members Glassburn, Hemann, Kearney and Limpert; Council President Jones; Mayor Kennedy, Director of Finance Copfer, Director of Human Resources Gallo, Director of Safety & Service Glauner, Assistant Director of Law Gareau, Director of Planning & Development Lieber, Chief of Police Wagner and guests. • Discussed was Resolution 2018-61. A Resolution determining to submit to the electors of the City the question of issuing bonds for the purpose of improving the City's park and recreational facilities by constructing, renovating, remodeling, adding to, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving facilities for aquatics, basketball, volleyball, ice skating, fitness, indoor and outdoor walking and gymnastics, ball fields, public spaces, locker rooms and spaces for related and supporting activities at the Recreation Center Complex; improving North Olmsted Community Park by constructing, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving a new football and soccer field, a band shell and performance stage, an all- purpose trail, playgrounds, bocce courts, parking areas and related supporting facilities and improving existing ball fields, restrooms and other facilities; and improving Barton and Bradley Park by improving existing facilities and providing supporting site, street and sidewalk improvements, in each case together with the necessary appurtenances and work incidental thereto; and declaring an emergency. Some members of Council spoke regarding the levy. Mr. Kearney particularly spoke in favor of the plan as it exists. The Finance Director talked about reducing costs by investing borrowed money before it was used. The Mayor handed out copies of the previous Rec Master Plan to demonstrate the need. Guests were invited to speak and there was some discussion of using Councilmanic bonds. A guest spoke about wanting to keep the skate park, another spoke about protecting trees at the Recreation Center site and there was a lively discussion between a resident and the Mayor about taxes. The committee voted 3- 0 to hold in committee. • Discussed next was Resolution 2018-58. A Resolution approving of and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees ("AFSCME"), Ohio Council 8, Local 2681 for the city's Clerical/Tech Unit Employees, for the period July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020 and declaring an emergency. This contract is similar to the contract reached by other bargaining groups. It includes raises of 2.5% in 2018, 2.5% in 2019 and 2.0% in 2020. The committee voted 3-0 to recommend to Council. • Discussed next was Ordinance 2018-59. An Ordinance amending the rates of compensation for various administrative personnel in the Divisions of Building and Engineering for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020; and otherwise restate the compensation rates and descriptions for various administrative and legislative personnel for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020, and declaring an emergency. This raises the hourly rate for the part-time seasonal inspectors. The committee voted 3-0 to recommend to Council. • Discussed last was Resolution 2018-60. A Resolution dispensing with the Request for Qualifications (R.F.Q.) Process required to obtain the services of a Municipal Financial Advisor and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with MAS 0