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~: Council Minutes of OS-17-2011 Councilman Schumann announced that Scott Thomas' interview is Tuesday, May 24, '"` 2011 at 8:00 announced that Scott Thomas' interview is Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 8:00 `'°'~ p.m. Councilman Barker said there was a Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss redistricting of the City of North Olmsted. Two gentlemen attended that represent two companies that offer redistricting services - Mr. Robert Dykes from Triad Research Group and Mark Sailing from Cleveland State University. They will be presenting Council with proposal letters and a Committee of the Whole meeting will be scheduled to discuss the proposals. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane welcomed Scott Thomas to the city. He said he has been waiting patiently for holes to get patched on the streets. He lost a hubcap on his car on Columbia Road. He wants to note on record that on Columbia Road between Butternut Ridge and Lorain has some large holes. He said he also notes that the city is down one foreman. He is not sure another foreman is the solution to find the pot holes in the community. Mr. Thomas can take into consideration the fact that the police officers that drive around the city should be knowledgeable enough to evaluate the seriousness of some of the streets. He suggested that the Police Dept. and Service Dept. work together on this issue. LEGISLATION Resolution 2011-55 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the award of a contract to provide construction services to upgrade the Dover and LeBern pump station controls, as detailed in the specifications on file with the Engineer, and authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to contract for the same with the lowest and best bidder, and declaring an emergency, as amended. Councilman Orlowski moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Resolution 2011-55 adopted. Ordinance 2011-59 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to purchase one rescue squad fire apparatus for the North Olmsted Fire Department through the State Purchase Program; further authorizing the Mayor to execute necessary contract documents; and declaring an emergency. Councilwoman Williamson moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Orlowski and passed unanimously. Ordinance 2011-59 adopted. Resolution 2011-61 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to solicit bids for the 5