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Council Minutes of 5/15/2001 Ordinance No. 2001-55 introduced by Councilwoman Kesler was given its second reading. An ordinance amending the Traffic Control File of the City of North Olmsted by relocating, and modifying the language upon, the two "No Parking, Stopping or Standing" signs on the south side of Sweetbrier Drive, at 26821 and 26893 Sweetbrier Drive to read `moo Parking, Stopping or Standing between the hours of 7:30 a.m, to 9 a.m and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on school days only" and declaring an emergency, as amended. Councilwoman Kesler moved to suspend the rule requiring three readings; second by Councilman O'Grady. Roll Call: Kesler, yes; O'Grady, no, with comment that the ordinance creates a safety hazard for children. As a parent, he taught his children to use a crosswalk and to look both ways. This ordinance would interfere with their ability to do those things because it would permit automobiles to be parked in the immediate vicinity of the crosswalk. Also, the only time cars would be restricted from parking there happens to be the same time when an adult crossing guard is in the vicinity. Roll call continued: Nashar, yes; Miller, yes; McKay, yes; Limpert, no; Dailey, no, in deference to Mrs. Fox. The vote was four yeas and three nays. The motion for adoption under suspension of the rule failed to pass as it did not receive atwo-thirds majority. Resolution No. 2001-69 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman McKay on behalf of the entire Council and the Mayor. A resolution supporting the Cleveland AFL-CIO Federation of Labor and A.F.S.C.M.E. Ohio Council 8's call for a non-profit national heahh care insurance plan which is publicly financed and guarantees comprehensive and lifetime coverage for all and declaring an emergency. Mr. McKay commented that he grew up in a rural area where people had no health insurance. Medical care was administered by family members. When someone was seriously injured, they had to apply to the county which required a wait until the paperwork went through, thus affecting their treatment and well-being. This legislation urges the federal and state governments to provide medical services for everybody, not just those who can afford it. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mr. Nashar reminded everyone that the vohinteer gun turn-in program would be held on Saturday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Residents who turn in an unwanted gun will receive gift certificates totaling almost $100: a $10 gift certificate from Giant Eagle; a $29 gift certificate for an oil and Tube change from Great Northern Dodge; cone-year subscription valued at $30 from the Westlife; to the first ten residents, a certificate for a free haircut valued at $14 from Tony's Barber Shop located on Dover Center Road; a certificate for a free large one-item pizza from Geppetto's Pizza valued at $15. The guns should be turned in to the Police Department, and all guns that are turned in will never be on the street again as they will be destroyed. President Saringer reminded everyone that the Scouts' mock Council meeting will be held at 6:45 p.m. on June 5. All Scouts Weekend is June 8, 9 and 10. 16 ,~_ , .,~ .