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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MAY 20, 1997 Present: Council President Boehmer, Council Members Limpert, Lind, McKay, Musial, Nashar, O'Grady, Saringer Also Present: Mayor Boyle, Finance Director Burns, Acting Clerk of Council McFarland Council President Boehmer called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the 1997 Scout Honorary Officials. Mr. McKay moved to approve the minutes of the Council meeting of May 7, 1997; second by Mr. Lind; motion passed unanimously. Mr. O'Grady moved to approve the minutes of the special Council meeting of May 14, 1997; second by Mr. Nashar; motion passed unanimously. Mayor Boyle presented a proclamation to Susan Harrington, a representative of the Red Cross, in recognition of the help and assistance given to the community during the fire at the Carlton Park Apartments. Mayor Boyle introduced Councilman Thomas E. O'Grady and his mother, Mrs. Mary O'Grady. After the passing of Councilman Thomas P. O'Grady in 1991, City Council passed Resolution No. 91-194 paying tribute to him and setting forth his many accomplishments. Mr. O'Grady served as the Ward II Councilman from January, 1984 until May, 1991. Mr. O'Grady was not only a dedicated public servant, but he was a devoted husband and father and a devout Catholic. He volunteered his time and abilities through activities as a member and Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, as a member of St. Brendan's Church and as a volunteer at Providence House. With the passage of the resolution, it was Council's intent to dedicate the Council Chambers to the memory of past Councilpersons who served the City of North Olmsted. In that regard, a portrait of Councilman O'Grady was to be hung in the Council Chambers as a reminder of the dedicated service he gave to the citizens of North Olmsted. This evening, Mayor Boyle and Councilman O'Grady placed the portrait and a plaque at the entrance to Council Chambers. The inscription on the plaque reads: "Dedicated to Thomas P. O'Grady, Councilman Ward II, in grateful appreciation for his outstanding service and dedication to our city, 1984 to 1991." Councilman O'Grady expressed his personal thanks and that of his family.