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Council Minutes of 08-03-2010 Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Jones and passed unanimously. Resolution 2010-104 adopted. The Resolution was read by the Clerk in its entirety, and Adam Campbell was recognized by all present. President Limpert announced there will be an Eagle Scout project on August 21, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., and members of the public are invited to participate in the painting of Briggs Home at Frostville Museum. REPORTS Mayor Kennedy: • He introduced Amy Wainwright, NOACA's Air Quality Planner. She presented the city with "no idling" signs. Councilman Barker mentioned that Councilwoman Jones and Councilman Orlowski brought forth legislation on no idling last year. • The bike parade was July 3, 2010 for the July 4 celebration and was well attended. • The Division of Youth Services was recently audited by representatives from the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court and successfully passed all portions of the review. • Firefighter Anthony Havel resigned on June 25 to take a similar position with a nearby city. • Police Captain Kevin Whelan is retiring in September. Kevin was hired in 1973 and has served as a Captain since 1995. • The Human Resources Department received notification from Dennis Minni (the fact-finder that heard the case involving the City and the IAFF) that he will proceed with collections litigation against the IAFF. Mr. Minni will be including the City as a defendant. This case involves payment due to Mr. Minni for his services in the fact-finding matter. We met with the IAFF yesterday and their President, Mr. Boatman, said that he would pay the remaining balance to Mr. Minni within the week. • During the labor-management meeting with the IAFF yesterday, they discussed the status of the pending labor contract. To date, it has not been signed by the union. Mr. Boatman indicated that he would contact their attorney and discuss the few remaining outstanding issues. • Brush pick-up is ongoing throughout the city. The brush crews have spent the last several weeks picking up brush and debris from the storm that passed through town nearly a month ago. To see a complete brush pick-up schedule in your area, visit the city's website at www.north-olmsted.com. • Hydrant painting on major streets has been completed, and painting on side streets is ongoing. • Street resurfacing projects are well underway throughout the city. Please be cautious when driving in construction zones. 2