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{ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED DECEMBER 18, 2001 Present: Council President Saringer, Council Members Dailey, Kasler, Limpert, McKay, Miller, Nashar, O'Grady Also Present: Mayor Musial, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Clerk of Council Seman Council President Saringer called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag The minutes of the Council meeting of December 3, 2001 were approved as written. SPECIAL LEGISLATION Resolution No. 2001-159 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilwoman Kasler on behalf of the entire Council and the Mayor. A resolution commending the public service of Michael R. Gareau, Director of Law for the City of North Olmsted. President of Council Saringer read the resolution in its entirety. The resolution paid tribute to Law Director Michael R. Gareau on his retirement after having served the city with great honor and distinction for twenty-eight years. Michael R. Gareau truly did what few other politicians have done over the course of such long public service careers-he kept his word to the voters. In addition to performing all of the duties of the Director of Law, as provided for in the City Charter, at a level of excellence, he attended almost every meeting of the City Council over the last 28 years. The Council of the Gity of North Olmsted personally and collectively, and on behalf of the Mayor and Administration and all the residents of the city, honors the public service of Michael R. Gareau, and extends its debt of gratitude to him for his long and extraordinary public service to the City of North Olmsted as its elected Director of Law. Councilwoman Kasler moved to suspend the rules requiring three readings and committee review on Resolution No. 2001-159. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashar and unanimously approved. Councilwoman Kasler moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashar. Roll call: Mrs. Kasler, yes, commenting that she wished to say to Mr. Gareau and to all in attendance and everyone who knows him that he served the city as he served his family. She sees in him a commitment, a concern, a compassion and a real passion for the law and for the people here in our city. He is the symbol of integrity. He has counseled the members of Council both personally and legally. Although others have known him longer, she feels that she has known him for a very long time and has been honored to serve with him and privileged to call him her