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-1 w MINUTES OF T'HE MEET'ING OF THE COUNCIL THE CITY OF NORTHi OLMSTED, OHIO MARCH 5, 1963 - 8a08 P.M. Present were Bruce MacDonald, President of Council Henry Caster, Ralph Christman„ James Leonard, Dewey Limpert, A. L. Mangani, Francis J. 0'Neiil, Norman Van Zandt, Also present weee L. Barnes, Service Direct.or; James T. Witson, Safety Director; George Schaaf, Law Director, Wiltiam Gerlac:h, Finance Director; A. Kanareff, Engineer; and Louise Hall, Clerka Absent: Paul J. Gareau, Mayor> The minutes of the meeting of February 19, 1963 were approved as written. The Safety Director advised that a single phase light is being installed at Porter and Butternut. The Safety Director requested authority to renew contracts for Mutuai Aicl for fire with Fairview and for fire and police with Westlake. The Clerk read a letter from Ohio Bell Tele:phone Company advising that the date for the Telephone Company Open House has be:en changed to March 14, 1963. The Service Director advised that in his oFiinion the gas powered pumps suggested by Council for use at the Lift Station are not: adequate and that there still is a need for stand-by equipment> Mr. 0'Neill, Chairman of the Transportatiori Committee, reported on their meeting of February 23, 1963 and advised that steps ar•e being taken in an attempt to rectify the financial problems of the Bus Line. Mr. Van tandt, Chairman of the Legislative Committee, adyised<rthat'the Cortimittee tiecommends several changes be made in the permit and inspection fees as outlined in Ordinances No. 63-10, 11 and 12. Mr. Caster, Chairman of the Industrial Deve:lopment Committee, reported on the meeting with the Chamber of Commerce regarcling Industrial Development and advised that a further report would be forthcoming after a meeting with the Mayor. Mr. Christman, Chairman of the Public Development and Service Committee, reported on a meeting with officials of Westlake regarciing drainage problems that affect North Olmsted, Westlake and Bay Viltage. There will be another meeting on March 13, 1963 for further discussion on this matter so that officials of Bay Village can give their views on the forming of a Drainage ALathority to handle drainage problems for the three communities. Mra Christman reported on the Public Development and Service Committee meeting of February 26, 1963 in regards to new sidewa'lks and requested authority to meet with representatives of the School Board to discuss their recommendations for installation of sidewalkso Mr. Christman advised that the Committee recommends holding up the dedication of Forest Ridge and West Park Estates until more favorableweather conditions permit a complete investigation of the area. Mr. Christman advised that the easements for Great Northern Blvd. are being reviewed by the Law Director and when a favorable report is received from h'im, the Committee will recommend acceptance.