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Council Minutes of 2/4/2003 On behalf of Councilman Miller, chairperson of the Intro-Governmernal Relations and Legislation; Long-Range Planning Committee, Councilman Gareau gave the committee report: 1) The committee met on January 28. Present were committee members Miller and Gareau; Council members McKay and Limpert; President of Council O'Grady; Law Director Dubelko and Mayor Musial. Two items were on the agenda: A discussion of the status of the legislation regarding a proposed request for proposal (RFP) procedure for municipal contracts involving the provision of services. This legislation, Ordinance 2002-72, has been in committee for some period of time. This originally came about in order to establish a more uniform procedure for awarding contracts that would provide services to the city. In other words, we would have on file a list of recommended service providers who could be contacted to submit proposals whereby the Boazd of Control could then award a contract to the individual or company that had the best response as deemed by the board. This is a timely issue as we have had two situations recently, a consulting engineer contract and a plans examiner contract, requiring requests for proposals. The committee is seeking further comment, so the committee again held the legislation with the recommendation that we proceed with expedience and get this matter brought out to the floor of Council as quickly as possible for a vote up or down. Landmarks Commission vacancies. Last November, we had an issue on the ballot concerning changing the qualifications for persons who would be serving on the Landmarks Commission. Presern from the Landmarks Commission were Mr. Barker, Mr. Dubowski, Mrs. Lord and Mr. Corell. They all offered some insight as to where we could be going in getting new interested members who possess the necessary qualifications for the position. It was the consensus of the committee to work with the administration and with the members of the Landmarks Commission to put a qualifications list together. The commission members are so dedicated that they are actually working in an effort that may result in them losing their positions. The qualifications have been submitted to vazious entities in the City of North Olmsted looking for people who might be interested or who have the professional background to offer in the area of historical preservation. It should be noted again that Mr. Dubelko pointed out that, until such time as any replacements are named to the Landmarks Commission, all members will remain in their current positions even if the term is expired. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Charles Dial, 27959 Gardenia Drive. ^ In previous comments to Council, he said he found no pleasure in participating in the mayoral recall because he much prefers helping leaders to succeed. From his perspective, the recall is necessary because the Mayor does not see he has trusted the wrong subordinates. It is with sadness that he asks Council to consider placing a Charter amendment on the ballot to change our city back to the weak mayor form of government. In a weak mayor government, City Council has the power to veto key administration appointments. We need to temper the impulse to fire the wrong people. Having to place Council for a replacement, should help to do this. Misplaced 11