Elyria Faces Payroll Strain As City Seeks Funds
Elyria ends 1991 with a surplus but faces weeks of cash flow crunches in 1992. Auditor Beverly Renner told City Council that $654,459 in the general fund is offset by a pending $500,000 payday and $268,823 in bills, leaving limited cash. To cover two January payrolls about $1 million, the city will rely on a Jan 15 RITA check and may delay bills. borrowing may be delayed until a tax hike passes. Voters on February 4 will decide a 0-25 percent income tax aimed at $1.5 million annually for police but tax revenue would not arrive until April. Keys has delayed vacancies and proposed a $4 million early-year appropriation. a full-year plan will come post election.
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Beverly J. Renner
Renner
Rita
Council
Keys
Christmas With Less a Lesson in Frugal Living
The piece argues that post holiday spending fell as people shopped wisely and avoided debt. It notes restraint led to a rosy mindset, less emphasis on material possessions, and a shift toward valuing accomplishment, knowledge, friendships, and art over consumption. It ends with a call to turn off TV and savor conversation and thought.
Jail smoking ban takes effect at Lorain County Jail
Lorain County Sheriff Mahony rolled out the first phase of a no smoking policy for staff at the Lorain County Jail as inmates had already lost cigarettes last month. Officers gather in three designated smoking areas while inmates grumble, noting breaks and proximity to staff.
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Elyria
Jeff O’brien
Lorain County
Martin Mahony
Mahony
County union rejects call for wage reduction
About 50 members of the United Steel Workers of America representing Lorain County workers voted down a proposal to freeze wages at December levels, costing the county roughly 71000 dollars yearly. Union leaders say more unions may follow, while officials warn layoffs may be needed to fit the 23.8 million dollar general fund.
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Elyria Township names acting fire chief in 2 1 vote
Wayne Freed was hired as acting township fire chief by Elyria Township trustees in a 2 to 1 vote. Rob Scheithauer and Ted Majoras supported Freed, while William Holtzman opposed. Freed replaces Ray Tellier, who became acting chief Dec. 9 after the firing of James Kerstetter, who is appealing the firing in Lorain County Common Pleas Court.
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Elyria Twp
Wayne Freed
Freed
Rob Scheithauer
Ted Majoras
William Holtzman
Zelma Boyd
Murray Ridge Road
Ray Tellier
James Kerstetter
Holtzman
Kerstetter
Lorain County Common Pleas Court
Tellier
Boyd
Wayside kids in life threatening situation
Patricia Heiland, former Our Lady of the Wayside program coordinator, says 18 of the 30 mentally and physically disabled residents face life threatening conditions amid alleged willful abuse. She was fired in December after refusing to quit, and cites no official reason for her dismissal.
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Our Lady of the Wayside
Patricia Heiland
Heiland
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