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A roll call vote was taken: Yeas: Bullock, Litten, O'Malley, Neff, Shachner, Rader Nays: None All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Executive session was entered at: 6:12 p.m. President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to exit executive session. A roll call vote was taken: Yeas: Bullock, Litten, O'Malley, Neff, Shachner, Rader Nays: None All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Executive session was exited at 7:40 p.m. President O'Malley noted the great difficulty that came with making the decision due to the high quality of applicants that applied for the position. President O'Malley stated that he is going to make a motion to appoint Sarah Kepple to the position. He highlighted her experience as the leader of her own business and non-profit experience. Ms. Kepple has a history of working with important Lakewood organizations, including the Northeast Ohio Grassroots Coalition and Action Together Lakewood area, and has a personal story that is extraordinary and compelling. She came very highly recommended to Council. She is the owner of GigaLearn LLC, which is a technology education company that provides services to libraries, schools, and private clients that help customers of all ages build competence and confidence in grasping the digital age. She worked for the Cuyahoga County Public Library system after earning her Master of Library Science degree. President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rader to amend Resolution 2020-11 by inserting the name Sarah Kepple into the blank. Discussion: Councilmember Rader thanked those in attendance for their applications and participating in the process. He noted how difficult the decision was to make due to the high quality of applicants. He believes she will serve competently and will be able to work with all members on Council to work towards the body's collective goals. A roll call vote was taken: Yeas: Bullock, Litten, O'Malley, Neff, Shachner, Rader Nays: None