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,~, MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCII. ~~. OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED DECEMBER 1, 1998 Present: Council President Saringer, Council Members Gareau, Kasler, Limpert, McKay, Miller, Nashar, O'Grady Also Present: Mayor Musial, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Clerk of Council Seman Council President Saringer called the meeting to order at 8:03 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. Mrs. Saringer announced that suspension of the rules would be asked on Ordinance Nos. 98-97, 98-100, 98-136, 98-137, 98-142, 98-144 and 98-145. Mr. Gareau made a motion to remove Ordinance No. 98-111 from the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. O'Grady and unanimously passed. The minutes of the Council meeting of November 4, 1998 were approved as written. REPORTS Mayor Musial: 1) The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 1998. The choir from Spruce School will sing some special holiday songs, and Santa Claus will arrive with a police escort. Everyone is invited to attend. 2) Regarding Ohio House Bill 803, the Cuyahoga County Mayors and Managers Association, which represents 57 communities, has sent a letter to Speaker of the House Jo Ann Davidson expressing the members strong opposition to HB 803. The communities are extremely concerned with the potential implication of this bill because it would create a bookkeeping nightmare for local governments. It would have a devastating impact on local government revenues. The ordinance that Council will consider tonight will also make the legislature aware that our city is opposed to the legislation. 3) Cablevision has notified the city that the rates are being increased. The broadcast basic rate will increase to $8 from $7.04; family cable will be increased to $16.95 from $14.91 and there will be some minor changes in converter charges. He has not had an opportunity to determine whether the increases are legitimate under the agreement, and he will keep Council informed.