Elyria Board Begins Budget Cuts for 1988 89
Elyria Ohio planned district wide reductions totaling 500000 for the 1988 89 school year. Board president Gary Bennett said the package is not finalized and will include staff cuts and trimmed supplies. Superintendent Halverson will present a proposal for April 26 approval to meet a promised budget balance.
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Elyria approves first historic district on Washington Avenue
City Council backs a Washington Avenue historic district the first in Elyria under the preservation program. The area spans Ohio Columbus Harrison Hamilton and Glenwood streets and requires commission approval for structural changes and new buildings under the district rules.
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No-bid city pact approved for east side fire station
Elyria city council approved a 424,408 design contract to Wykoff Landig & Associates Inc for an east side fire station without competitive bidding. Critics questioned value and fairness, noting additional 7,000 for soil borings and related services. Council members urged tighter administration scrutiny on future projects.
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Judge says council wrong on denying fees for judges
Elyria Municipal Court Judge John Howard argues city council erred when denying reimbursements of 1110 for memberships in groups including American Judges Association Ohio Bar Association and Association of Municipal County Judges. He contends state law limits only registration fees to the Ohio Supreme Court and plans to research the issue further.
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Father and son allege bias in city bridge bid
Jeff Reichert and his father Lyle Reichert of JL Reichert Construction Inc complain to Elyria City Council that their low bid for the Schadden Road bridge replacement was rejected due to minority participation paperwork errors. Richards Earthmoving won the $46,000 contract though Reichert bid $41,200.
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Mayor Keys favors trusted bidders over open bids
In design talks with Baird, Mayor Michael Keys noted competitive bidding for professional work may not serve the city. He asked why not choose someone with proven confidence, likening it to selecting a trusted doctor or lawyer.
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Invacare warehouse eyed for Ridgeville
NORTH RIDGEVILLE Mayor Floyd Peace announced talks with Invacare Inc. that could bring a 102000 square foot warehouse on Taylor Woods Industrial Parkway with an initial 60 employees and up to 125 over 35 years. The $3 million project would be built by Taylor Street Partners and add about $1.5 million to payroll.
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