A Water Shortage Advisory has been in effect in Berea since Jan. 2 in response to a drought affecting parts of the county. There has been snowfall and rain in
Council members Erin Wagner and Leeann Moriarty opposed.
Wagner stated that she opposed accepting the resignation because it would prevent the investigation of Catlin from moving forward.
The council vote allows Catlin to retire with his full pension and one year of group health insurance through the city, for which he will continue to pay his share of the premium.
The council also passed a motion accepting a separation agreement that included a release and waiver of all claims Catlin might have against the city. Moriarty opposed.
 City Administrator Rose Beverly urged the council to accept the proposal, âin the interest of avoiding potential arbitration or litigation costs and further diputes, which would be expensive and time consuming for the city.â