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Regular Council Meeting 9-27-99 Page 4 He has been committed to fair and impartial enforcement of laws and ordinances and has respect for the fundamental human rights of all. He has always encouraged friendly and courteous service and has strived to improve communications with all members of the public. Chief Don Stevens continues to improve the quality and enhancement of public service in the-police profession. He asked Chief Stevens to come forward. Chief Amiott presented Chief Stevens with a Certificate of Life Membership to IACP, his Life Membership Card and his Life Membership lapel pin. Mayor Rinker said Chief Stevens is truly innovative and he exhibits high integrity. He thinks everyone knows him to be a fair minded person. He is an excellent representative of our community. Everyone expressed congratulations to Chief Stevens. Mayor Rinker said we have a number of resolutions to present. A Resolution of Appreciation to the Police and Fire Departments to recognize their involvement in a program that we have put on with Mayfield High School around prom time. It is designed to teach the students the seriousness of what can happen with drinking and driving. We have heard stories that as they go through the enactment, there. are people in the audience who start crying because it is so real. He presented Chief Stevens and Chief Mohr with original resolutions. Mayor Rinker said he has another presentation for Chief Mohr. The week of August 29 through September 4 was dedicated to the Fire Department for filling the boot at 50's Night and otherwise raising over $1,300 for the MDA. He presented Chief Mohr with the Proclamation in appreciation of the Department's efforts. Mayor Rinker said he has a Certificate in Public Service Delivery from Cleveland State University to award to Doug Metzung. This municipality has utilized the service of public service of the school. Mayor Rinker said we are proud to have such capable Department Heads who are truly dedicated to their community. He presented Mr. Metzung with the Certificate. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARQUARDT Council President Marquardt said as Council received in their packets this week, he has appointed Dr. Parker, Mrs. Mills and Mr. Ilacqua to form a committee to review our salary ordinance. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Mr. Metzung said the change order for King Excavating on tonight's agenda can be removed from the agenda.