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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL 1VIayfield Village Civic HaII . MondaY, January 23, 2017 8:00 p.m,. The Council of Mayfield Village met in Regular Session on Monday; January 23; 2017 at . Mayfield Village Civic Hall. .. Council President Saponaro called the meeting to order at 8:00' P.M. ROLL GALL:.. Present: Mr. Jerome, Mr. Marquardt, Mr. Marrie, Mrs. Mills, Dr. Farker (8:10), Mr. Saponaro and Mr. Williams Also Present: Mayor Bodriar,lVlr: Wynne, Mr. Guidetti Chief Edelman, Mr. Marrelli, . Mr. Metzung, Chief Carcioppolo, Mr. Thomas, Ms. Wolgamuth and Mrs. Betsa Absent: Mr. Cappello The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given. Mayor Bodnar stated, we have the Open Portion of the agenda coming up, but before that, I would like to make a lirief statement. It has come to my attention that some inaccurate statements have been made on social media regarding my involvement in the proposed healthcare legislation for Council. I feel that it is necessary for me to go on the record to correct these misstatements. Others have graciously offered to make the statements on my behalf and I appreciate that, but it is,necessary that you hear the truth and that you hear it from me. First of all, apparently an Ordinance addressing healthcare benefits for the Mayor was passed in 1980 during Mayor Beebe's administration. I do not receive healthcare insurance from the Village. I was not offered health insurance from the Village and I never requested.healthcare insurance from the Village. This can be verified with Ron Wynne, our Finance Director, and it is also reflected in the Minutes of Council from March 21; 2016. Second, with respect to the proposed ordinance granting health insurance, you will note that I am not a sponsor of that ordinance, rior am I someone who would receive any benefit from that ordinance. I assure you that both of these things were by design and not by oversight. Finally, I would ask you that if you see or hear things on social media or anywhere else and because of what you heard you are unsure of the facts about me or my position.on any particular issue, I would encourage you to contact me and ask me your questions directly. I will respond to you and I will respond, truthfully. My door is always open. Thank you. Council President Saponaro stated, before we have the Open Portion, the Mayor and I both decided that we should address some of the issues regarding this matter. I responded to some e-