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Council Minutes of 6/6/2000 the Common Pleas Court. There has been no activity in Common Pleas court relative to this matter. He suggests that the legislation be passed this evening under suspension of the rules which will moot any lawsuit that currently exists. 2) He is currently in the process of writing the appeal brief in the Parcel E case. 3) The Law Department is preparing for trial regarding the retaliation case in the Chamber of Commerce issue. Hilary Taylor has submitted a brief to the federal court objecting to the attorney's fees issue. Finance Director Copfer: 1) Today the County Commissioners passed the necessary legislation allowing North Olmsted residents to participate in the home improvement loan program, which is referred to as HELP or the County Linked Deposit Program. Residents who are interested in this program should contact the Finance Department for more information. Mr. Miller, chairperson of the Transportation Committee: 1) 'The committee met on June 1. Present were committee members Miller, Gareau and McKay; Council members Nashar, Kasler, and Limpert; Safety Director Jenkins. Based on recommendations of Traffic Engineer Griffith, the ordinance was amended to read in the last line, "...only during the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. as amended." The committee recommended approval. Mrs. Kasler, chairperson of the Intra-Governmental Relations and Legislation; Long- Range Planning Committee: 1) The committee met this evening, June 6. Present were committee members Kasler, Miller, Nashar and Mayor Musial. The meeting was held to interview Marty Conway, a resident of North Olmsted since 1970, who was recommended for appointment to the Board of Building Code Appeals. Mr. Conway is presently the business manager of the asbestos workers and began his career as an asbestos worker, spending his entire career in the construction trades. The committee was impressed with his experience, his enthusiasm and his humility and his willingness to volunteer his services to this board. The committee unanimously approved Mr. Conway to be appointed to that board and wish him luck. Mrs. Kasler moved to approve the appointment of Michael Conway to the Board of Building Code Appeals to complete the full term of 1/1/98 to 12/31/02. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and unanimously approved. Mr. O'Grady, chairperson of the Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee and the Environmental Control Committee: 1) The Public Safety, Health & Welfare committee met on May 31. Present were committee members O'Grady, Nashar and Limpert; Council members Saringer, Gareau, McKay and Miller; Mayor Musial, Safety Director Jenkins, Finance Director Copfer, Service Director Bohlmann and Police Officer Holly; resident Paul Barker. The issue for discussion was Mr. O'Grady's proposal to create a program within the City of North Olmsted to offer gun locks to protect our residents who have firearms in their homes. Officer Chuck Holly opened by voicing the support of the Chief of Police and the North Olmsted Police Department for this program. He stated there were two things that he would like to recommend. First, that a universal type lock be used so that less time and expense are incurred in procuring the gun locks. Second, 6