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' Council Minutes of 12/17/2002 the nation in cases. There were more cases in Cuyahoga County than in each of 25 different states. There is another sister bill still being considered. If the bills do not make it through during this legislative session, they will be introduced next year. The statistics were brought to his attention by Mr. Meder of the County Board of Health who is also a resident of North Olmsted. Mrs. Kasler commented that she had discussed the proposal for the mayor's court with the Law Department. She requested that the legislation continue to be reviewed in committee. Also, she asked the Mayor to share information from the meetings he had with the Rocky River Court representatives. With the help of the Law Department and the Finance Director, she plans to create a pro forma business plan with regard to the proposed mayor's court. Councilman Miller agreed to return the legislation to the committee for further discussion. Mayor Musial commented that he had spoken to Rocky River Mayor Knoble about forming a board of trustees comprised of the mayors of the cities which are part of the court. Mayor Knoble indicated he would have no difficulties with that. However, it is true that the finance directors of each of the cities do meet with regard to the financial aspects of the court. The board of trustees would be involved in the policy and direction of the court and areas of common interest. Councilman Gareau, chairperson of the Recreation Committee: 1) As the Mayor indicated, interviews are on-going for a replacement Recreation Commissioner. Candidates will be interviewed by the Recreation Commission this week. 2) He has forwarded two items to the Recreation Commission for discussion at the January meeting: improved security or security concerns at the Recreation Center in light of a report of some recent theft offenses; the inclusion of audience participation at the Commission meetings. 3) He plans to communicate with the various sports organizations that utilize city facilities. It is his hope to create a dialogue with those organizations as to their wants and needs for the upcoming year. After receiving their responses, he would like to invite the various representatives to discuss their ideas with the Recreation Committee. Mrs. Kasler requested that the issue of safety at the Recreation Center be included on the agenda for the upcoming Recreation Committee meeting. Mr. Gareau agreed to include it on the committee agenda. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Pam Chesar, 284b9 Holly Drive, along-time resident who has been attending Council meetings since July has observed that some Council members see direct problems and are trying their best to come up with solutions to benefit the city and employees while others seem to fight every idea but have not offered ideas on how to solve the problems. She expressed dissatisfaction with the Mayor and has observed that he avoids answering questions. People had good faith when they re-elected him; he is proving them wrong. Perhaps he should consider resigning if the job is too difficult. She believes there must 12