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,, ~~. ~[,. .3 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED APRIL 12, 2011 Present: President of Council Limpert, Council Members Barker, Kearney, Mahoney, Orlowski, Schumann, Williamson. Absent: Council Member Brossard President Limpert called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. REPORTS Councilman Barker, Chairman of the Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 7:20 p.m. Present were all members of Council except for Councilman Brossard, Mayor Kennedy, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Planning/Development Director Wenger and Human Resources Director Farver. Discussed were five Ordinances regarding issuance of Bonds. Finance Director Copfer gave a very nice, detailed report. These are Bond Anticipation Notes (BNA's) and have a maximum interest rate of 3% which is far higher than the quotes Copfer has received. Ordinances 2011-34 (Allendale Drive), 2011-35 (Fire Dept. Squad), 2011-36 (Springvale Equipment), 2011-37 (Springvale Improvements) and 2011-38 (Rec Center Improvements) were all recommended for approval 3-0. Councilman Barker stated he is in receipt of all Fiscal Officer's Certificates. Councilman Schumann, Chairman of the Intra-Governmental Relations Committee, made a motion to suspend the interview process of Jeff Peepers to expedite his appointment to the Planning and Design Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson and passed unanimously. Councilman Schumann made a motion to approve the appointment of Jeff Peepers to the Planning and Design Commission for the term January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2011. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson. Roll Call: Schumann, yes; Williamson, yes; Mahoney, yes with comment. Mr. Peepers is a long-time resident and has been very active in our community. I commend the Mayor for making that selection. Roll Call continued: Kearney, yes; Orlowski, yes, Barker, yes. Appointment of Jeff Peepers to the Planning and Design Commission approved.