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Council Minutes of 5-19-2020 • The City initiated a lawsuit against a local hotel to collect the Motel/Hotel taxes. These were taxes that were charged and collected, but never given to the City. The City filed suit for around $11,000 and has received a check for $16,101.82. Once the check clears, the case will be dismissed. • The Charter Review Commission had around a three hour and 45 minute meeting last night. The Commission considered about 14 proposals. Four were voted to be recommended to Council and one was held for further consideration. It is the idea of electronic meetings under certain circumstances. They are going to hold another meeting to discuss how they would like to see this done before submitting it to Council. There are two more meetings scheduled. The two meetings are on the 26'h and 28th of this month and they hope to have the report submitted to Council on or before June 1. Director of Finance Copfer: • There was a question about tap -in fees. I sent a memo on May 13 on what they can and cannot be used for. They are not as restricted as I said and treat them. Director Copfer read what the fees could be used for. Director Copfer said since the project is in Olmsted Township, the joint use facilities are the plant and the collection system to get the wastewater from Olmsted Township to our plant. • Director Copfer said she has been taking advantage of several free continuing education opportunities as there are a lot being offered right now due to events being canceled and she is required to get a certain amount every three years. • The Finance Department sent two items to the Administration and Council this evening to assist in the tracking of revenue shortfalls. She described both documents. Councilman Brossard Chairman of the Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee: The Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee met on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 7:21 p.m. Present were committee members Brossard, Williamson and Limpert; Council members Glassburn, Hemann, Kelly and Schumann; Council President Jones; Mayor Kennedy, Director of Finance Copfer, Director of Human Resources Gallo, Director of Safety & Service Glauner, Director of Planning & Community Development Lieber and guests. • The committee met to discuss the response to the COVID-19 crisis. The discussion centered on the visitor policy, cleaning and safety protocols and steps being taken at all of our buildings to protect personnel. The City is following the Cuyahoga County Board of Health guidelines for every building. There were questions regarding the Recreation Center and how it would be spread out and sanitized. It was brought to the attention of Council that the Ziebart Corporation has donated cleaning of safety vehicles. When Mayor's Court opens, there will be temperature checks and one way entrance and exits. Councilman Brossard asked for a moment of personal privilege. During the Mayor's report, I was happy to hear he is going to be holding flooding meetings. I just wanted to forward some information. What took place at that rain event on Friday, obviously it was a very invasive event for a lot of our residents. I want to tell you some of the steps that 2