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Council Minutes of 1/15/2002
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<br />Councilman Limpert moved for adoption; second by Councilman Dailey. Roll call
<br />Limpert, yes; Dailey, yes, commenting that, throughout the course of history, successful
<br />societies have funded and appreciated education. Our society is no different. A strong
<br />foundation for our students begins with an education, and a strong foundation for the
<br />future of our society begins with education of our children. Looking at the long-term
<br />benefits of a strong community, he votes yes and asks the residents to vote yes and
<br />support Issue 3 on February S. Roll call continued: Nashar, yes; Miller, yes; Kasler, yes;
<br />McKay, yes, commenting that it is his position that each individual citizen who pays
<br />taxes to the City of North Olmsted should make up their own mind without any
<br />suggestion from him. Everybody knows their own financial condition and each person
<br />should make up their own mind and vote their conscience. Roll call continued: Gareau,
<br />yes. The motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2002-7 adopted.
<br />Ordinance No. 2002-8 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilwoman
<br />Kasler. An ordinance amending Section 161.01(f) of the Administrative Code of the City
<br />of North Olmsted, entitled "Payment of Accumulated Sick Leave Credit," and declaring
<br />an emergency.
<br />Ordinance No. 2002-9 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman
<br />Limpert on behalf of the entire Council. An ordinance accepting a donation of a lot at
<br />Butternut Ridge Cemetery from Robert L. Decker to be used for person(s) who are in
<br />need, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Limpert moved for suspension of the
<br />rules requiring three readings and committee review. The motion was seconded by
<br />Councilman Gareau and passim unanimously. Councilman Limpert moved for adoption.
<br />The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau. Roll call: Limpert, yes, commenting
<br />that he would like to thank Mr. Decker an behalf of the entire Council. Mr. Decker is a
<br />long-time resident of North Olmsted and also a former member of this Council. Roll call
<br />continued: Gareau, yes; McKay, yes; Miller, yes, commenting that he would echo Mr.
<br />Limpert's comments and further asked that a thank you letter from Council be directed to
<br />Mr. Decker. Ro11 call continued: Nashar, yes; Dailey, yes; Kasler, yes. The motion
<br />passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2002-9 adopted.
<br />Ordinance 2002-10 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman Nashar.
<br />An ordinance readopting Ordinance No. 2000-117 and thereby making permanent
<br />Section 331.42 of the Traffic Code, entitled "`Use of Mobile Telephones while Operating
<br />a Motor Vehicle,' in order to regulate the use of mobile (cell) phones while operating
<br />motor vehicles on roads and streets within the City of North Olmsted," and declaring an
<br />emergency. Councilman Nashar moved for suspension of the rules requiring three
<br />readings and committee review; second by Councilwoman Kasler. Roll call: Nashar,
<br />yes; Kasler, yes; McKay, yes; Miller, yes; Dailey, no; Gareau, yes; Limpert, no,
<br />commenting that there was quite a bit of discussion when this was passed with a sunset
<br />law a year ago. He would like to hear, during a committee meeting, what the results are
<br />from having this law for the past year. The motion passed with five yeas and two nays.
<br />Councilman Nashar moved for adoption; second by Councilwoman Kasler. Roll call:
<br />Nashar, yes; Kasler, yes; Dailey, no, commenting that the original ordinance was passed
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