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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLM.STID OCTOBER 15, 1991 Present: Council President Boehmer, Council Members Babas, Leonard, Lind, McKay, Nashar, Saringer, Tallon. Also Present: Mayor Ed Boyle, Finance Director James Burns, Clerk of Council Barbara Seman. Council President Boehmer called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Minutes of the meeting of October 1, 1991 were approved as written. Mayor Boyle presented a proclamation to teachers Jane Mezey ar~d Karen Pace naming October 19 through October 27 as Red Ribbon Week. The proclamation encouraged all residents to join the City and the schools in promoting a drug free community. Ms. Mezey expressed thanks for the proclamation and. invited everyone to join the North Olmsted Middle School families in their "drug free walk" on Saturday, October 19, at 8:45 a.m. Mayor Boyle reported: 1) Will be submitting to the Legislative Committee the name of William Piar for appointment to the Board of Building Code Appeals. Also, the name of the appointment to the Cable Advisory Board will be submitted, although this appointment does not require Council action. 2) In order to encourage ham? improvements, the City is considering adopting a program of tax incentives. Basically, a homeowner making capital improvements of approximately $2,500 or mare can receive an abatement of up to 10 years. If the dwelling is multi-family, the improvement cost can be as much as $5,000 with a 12 year abatement. These figures are limits; the City can adopt a suitable program within the limits. This program would likely result in a better housing stock within the City. Council will soon receive more information on this program; hopefully, legislation will be presented in the near future. 3) Red Ribbon Week will begin Saturday, October 19. 4) The State of the City address before the Chamber of Commerce will be delivered at a luncheon on Thursday, October. l7. Council members will receive a copy of the speech. 5) Halloween trick or treat hours will be Thursday, October 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Also, our Youth Development Program of the Human Restatarces Department will hold a Halloween party for children ages 3 to 9 at the Comity Cabin from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. In the absence of Law Director Gareau, Mayor Boyle reported that Mr. Gareau has been working with the Administration on the home improvement legislation. Also, the Law Director has been involved in negotiations; the City is currently negotiating with three of five unions.