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1 1 1(i5 October 23, 1976 There was a suggestion of using a formuja for computing the Police cost for the Centerville contract. This formula to be on the same order as the one used for the Fire Contracts. Mr. Zelinka said the present costs fail to recognize the cost incurred by the City in providing office space, loss of gasoline by evaporation, storage of vehicles, etc. Some means of adjusting this deficit were discussed. Perhaps adding $2,000.00 to the Police Contract, maybe cutting $2,000.00 for road department salaries; possible cuts in the Police Department. Mr. Zelinka suggested contacting Columbus Township for offering coverage there. Mr. Karth suggested adding any overtime due to court appearances for Centerville to the Centerville costs; Mr. Karth felt the idea of releasing all part time personnel, hiring a fourth full time man for patrol and office duties and making the police clerk part time was worth consideration. The cost of the service to the MMTC was discussed by Mr. Schneider. There had been a meeting with that organization and more discussions are planned. Mr. McLean felt the road budget answers the needs of the people and this is a prim- ary service by the City; Mr. Schneider said there is no excess time in the office to cut. Mr. McLean explained there are funds for reimbursement to the local comm- unitt.os if their revision of their Comprehensive Land Use Plans. He thought the City could expect to receive about $2,000.00. The sale of the old pick up should yeild about $500.00 with possibly $1,500.00 added to the Police Contract. Mr. Schneider suggested a new study commission be set to study the Police Problem. - not whether there should be a police department - just how much of a department can the City support. The members must not be political nor should there be any pro's or con's - a complete impartial study on the problem of financing. Payment of the delinquent taxes due in the Lakes Additions was discussed. Mr. Karth wondered if a meeting between the potential buyers, the bank and the City would help in solving this problem - Council thought maybe it might. There was discussion of the need for the liability insurance. The general consensus of the Council is this is necessary. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. McGowan early on Monday for some final figures on the insurance premiums and coverage. Mr. Schneider remiddadthe Council these figures are only projections and there are many unanswered questions. If a levy of $177,000.00 is set this would increase the mill rate by 1 mill over last years rate. The Council felt they could live with that. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen asked for two names from each council member, for the two study comm- issions. Meeting adjourned at 1:15 P.M. These minutes were app ved, with correction on g /7 1aa CLERK - TREASURER