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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council Monday, May 20, 2024 Page 20 Council President Schutt asked, discussion? There was none. ROLL CALL: AYES: All Motion Carries NAYS: None Resolution Adopted Council President Schutt stated, Resolution 2024-33 passes. Mayor Bodnar stated, thank you Council President. Tonight we also celebrate our Finance Director Ron Wynne on his retirement after 15 years of dedicated and exceptional service to Mayfield Village. Ron, I can honestly say that you have done more for us in 15 years than most people could do in a lifetime. I cannot tell you how much you will be missed but I can assure you that your legacy is sound and that transparent financial management will live on here in the Village. That I promise you. On a personal level Ron, I could always count on you for straightforward information, clear direction and complete candor and a wicked sense of humor. You are an invaluable friend and I know all of us will miss you greatly. While we want you and Debbie to have an absolute blast in your retirement, we hope you will keep in touch and come back and visit us often. As Council has unanimously passed a Resolution congratulating you on your retirement and thanking you for 15 years of service in Mayfield Village, we would now like to read that Resolution into the record. WHEREAS, in 2009, Ronald C. Wynne was hired by Mayor Bruce G. Rinker as Mayfield Village's Director of Finance; and WHEREAS, before bringing his talent and expertise to Mayfield Village, Ron had worked for over 30 years in the private sector as the Vice President and CFO of Arthur Middleton Capital Holdings and as the Senior Vice President and Managing Director at Bowne & Co.; and WHEREAS, the significance of Ron's role as Director of Finance is impossible to define. Ron surpassed traditional expectations, becoming involved in all facets of Village government. His knowledge, experience, demeanor, and wise perspective made his opinions sought after and respected. His ability to refine financial concepts, making them easily understandable, and his willingness to patiently explain them, was appreciated by us all; and WHEREAS, Ron's background made the usual aspects of budgeting and running the Village's finances seem like a walk in the park. With his guidance, the Village passed a much - needed income tax increase in 2010 and, under his watchful eye, the Village's annual revenues more than doubled over the next decade. Debt was reduced from $16 million to $2 million and reserves increased from $2 million to $42 million; and WHEREAS, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020 and revenues plummeted, Ron made sure that all the work that had gone into making the Village financially secure was not squandered. Because of his continued diligence and leadership, the Village remains financially secure through sound investments and watchful spending; and