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Council Minutes of 8f20/20t12 Resolution No. 2002-121 introduced by Mayor Musial was given its second reading. A resolution authorizing the payment of sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000} to the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc. for distribution to specific officers of the NOPD and in consideration of the settlement of grievances under the collective bargaining agreement and declaring an emergency. Resolution No. 2002-109 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial. A resolution adopting the budget of the City of North Olmsted for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2003, and submitting the same to the County Auditor, and declaring an emergency. Resolution No. 2002-123 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman Nashar. A resolution urging the Ohio General Assembly to study the traffic safety risks associated with elderly drivers in Ohio, and to consider changes to the State's drivers license laws as they relate to drivers over the age of 80 years, and declaring an emergency. Ordinance No. 2002-124 was introduced by Mayor Musial. An ordinance amending Chapter 1317 of the Building Code entitled "Registration and Licensing of Contractors." Ordinance No. 2002-125 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial. An ordinance amending Section 373.05, 373.06, 373.08, and 373.15, and repealing Section 373.07 and 373.10 of Chapter 373 of the Traffic Code, entitled "Bicycles and Bicycle Registration," in order to better facilitate the issuance of bicycle licenses by the Police Department, and to improve bicycle safety in the city and declaring an emergency. Resolution No. 2002-126 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman Miller on behalf of the Mayor and entire Council. A resolution designating September 11th of each year as Safety Forces Appreciation Day in the City of North Olmsted, encouraging the Congress of the United States to designate September 11th of each year as National Safety Forces Appreciation Day, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Limpert made a motion to amend Resolution No. 2002-126 by replacing "each" year with "this" year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dailey. (Councilman Limpert's comments included his belief that the resolution made September 11th North Olmsted Safety Forces Day from here to eternity and authorized the Clerk of Council to forward a request to the United States Congress to do the same nationally. During caucus he had requested that the rules requiring three readings not be suspended because he had extreme objections to making something like this permanent when so many people have mixed emotions. He believes a committee meeting should take place to discuss whether to make this resolution permanent or not. He recognizes the need for healing, but there are enemies of our nation who consider the attacks of September 11, 2001 a great victory. Some people believe that by recognizing this date by stopping productivity of our nation it could be considered a further victory. He asked that Council not move forward until this issue was further discussed. Everyone appreciates the work of our safety farces and every day should be an appreciation day for them, so why not make it some other day? 19