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MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE August 8, 2022 Auditorium Present: Councilmembers Baker, Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Marx, Rader, Shachner Also Present: Director Leininger, Chief of Staff Storey, Mayor George, Brent Sobczak of CASTO, Tracey Nichols of Project Management Consultants, Ken Kalynchuk of Project Management Consultants, Kevin Butler of McDonald Hopkins (virtual), Clerk Bach taking minutes Call to Order: 6:30 p.m. Approval of the minutes of the July 11, 2022 Committee of the Whole. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2022 Committee of the Whole. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Minutes approved. RESOLUTION 2022-29 -A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, appointing to the Lakewood Shoreline Special Improvement District Board of Directors. (Referred to COW 07/18/22) Mr. Butler explained that Resolution 2022-29 will authorize Council to appoint an individual to the Board of the Shoreline Improvement District, which was recently established by Council. He explained that Chapter 1710 of ORC allows Council to appoint any individual to the Board, regardless of residency or status as a public official. He recommended selecting someone who would represent the city's interests well. He discussed the roles and responsibilities of the Board and the expected time commitment. He advised that the meetings of the Board are considered open meetings and must be conducted in a public setting. In response questions, Mr. Butler explained that the Special Improvement District includes the city's entire shoreline. He explained that the initial group of petitioners who helped to establish the District reside west of Lakewood Park, though there is interest among residents on the east end of the city in joining as well. He expected many rounds of financing on an annual or semi- annual basis. He noted that there are a few projects that are actively moving forward and will be included in the first tranche of financing. In response to questions, Mr. Butler stated that property-owners who reside adjacent to inland waterways such as the Rocky River, are eligible to join the SID. Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to insert the name Kyle Baker into the blank of Resolution 2022-29. Councilmember Baker expressed enthusiasm for joining the Board as Council's appointee. 1