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, MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED APRIL 19, 1983 Present: President James Boehmer, Councilmen Bierman, Logan, McKay, Petrigac, Saringer, Wilamosky, Woerpel. Also present: Mayor Robert Swietqniowski, Law Director Michael Gareau, Finance Director Edward Boqle, Safety Director Eugene Petre, Service Director Joseph Corrigan, City Engineer Ronald Zurawski, Clerk of Council Florence Campbell. Meeting was called to order by President Boehmer at 8:15 P.M. Members of the audience were invited to join Members of Council in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Before moving into regular business, President Boehmer expressed Council's con- dolences to Service Director Corrigan on the death of his aother last week. President Boehmer announced that Ordinance No. 83-47, a resolution opposing Senate Bill 133 establishing collective bargaining rights for Ohio's public employees, had been removed from the agenda. Ma.yor Swietyniowski reported: 1) Has been infora?ed by Mr. Gallito, ODOT District Deputy Director, that bids for the'I480 noise barrier project will be received on May lOth. 2) City has received a bequest of $2,000 from the estate of the late Louisa A. Scott, to be used specifically for the purchase of paramedic equipment. City is deeply grateful and a letter of appreciation has been forwarded to the executrix of the estate. 3) Has received the resignation of Dolly McCurdy from the Cable Television Advisory Commission; the family is moving to Westlake. 4) Memc>randum of Understanding with Service Department employees will expire on July 18th; negotiations begin next week. 5) Has received notification from Blue Cross that rates will be increased by 42% over last year's contract. City will seek competitive estimates for comparable coverage through other insurance coverage. Will keep Council informed. City Engineer Zurawski reported: 1) Regarding the Dover Center Road Project, has contacted Westlake's Engineering Department; they have acquired all but one of the necessary easements for the improvements; they hope to conclude negotiations for the final easement within two weeks. A recent article in the Chronicle Telegram, stating that Westlake's plans for pover Center Road have not been completed, is erroneous and very mislesding. 'I'he Dover Center Road plans, within the Cities of North Olmsted and Westlake, is ONE complete set; it is ONE single project. Plans have been completed, submitted to the County who submitted them to the Ohio De- partment of Transportation; they are now in Columbus. 2) On May 14th, delivered the Sewer System Evaluation Survey iteport to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency in Colunbus. Discussed available funding and time- table necessary to obtain Federal funds. Also, met with the County Sanitary Engineer to discuss the report prior to submitting to Ohio EPA. 3) Regarding Clague Road Project, on April 12th met with Westlake City Engineer, Ray Henry, and Westlake Grants Coordinator, Ron Paul, to discuss the three culverts near the north corporation line. Taill be informed in the near future what lJestlake's position is on these culverts.