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Council Minutes of 5/21/2002 existing weapons. The purchase is being funded by the STOP program and does not come out of the General Fund. In addition, it was added to the specifications of this purchase that these new weapons could only be resold to a law enforcement officer, so they will not be found on the street in any way. The committee unanimously recommended approval of Ordinance. 2002-67. Councilman Miller, chairperson of the Intra-Governmental Relations and Legislation; Long-Range Planning Committee: 1) The committee met on May 14 with all Council members and the Law Director in attendance. Agenda items were as follows: • Ordinance 2002-65, an ordinance providing for the submission to the electors of the City of North Olmsted of amendments to Article III, Sections 3 and 5(b) and Article VII, Section 1(a), 2(a) and 4(a) of the Charter of the City of North Olmsted to remove all references to voting by "elected" members of Council. It was pointed out that the issue of allowing an appointed member of Council to vote on issues requiring a vote by elected members of Council had been previously litigated. The court ruled that "elected" means just that, not appointed. Shortly thereafter, the city began to remove this distinction and correcting the Charter to read "members of Council" by removing the word "elected." Mr. Dubelko stated that he has reviewed these articles and sections and stated that there is no good government reason to differentiate between elected and appointed members of Council and that there appears no intent to give less import to an appointed member of Council than one who was elected. A letter from the Mayor was discussed that appears to oppose this ordinance. However, it was pointed out that, if passed, this ordinance would require five out of seven votes fora 2/3 majority, more than the currently required four out of six votes fora 2/3 majority. Other issues discussed were what about the role of voters having an un- elected official representing them and voting on issues that affect them. Also a concern was made as to whether an appointed member of Council would be beholden to those who appointed him or her. The committee voted. unanimously to recommend passage of Ordinance 2002-65. • The new library and input from the Landmarks Commission. Concern was voiced as to whether such input would delay the library project. It was pointed out that the library is in the design and planning phase and that the only reason for delay would be if such decay is caused by the administration and/or library representatives in presenting plans to the Landmark Commission. Members of the Landmarks Commission present were Paul Barker, Betty Lord and Joe Lang. All expressed a desire and willingness to review plans and looked forward to a formal presentation. The Landmarks Commission members in attendance were asked to seek a meeting to review all plans involving the library and all related property and related structures. It was pointed out that the issue of the library in and of itself caries historical signif cance to our history by way of the Ox Gart Library. As such, it is important that the Landmarks Commission review such plans and provide a report to the Council as soon as possible. Some members of Council expressed concern that this project not be delayed. However, the committee feels it is important that the administration present Council with plans and details so that unnecessary delays or expenses are not incurred. 7