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Council Minutes of 1/7/2003 ~~,,, Councilman Miller, chairperson of the Intra-Governmental Relations and Legislation; Long-Range Planning Committee: 1) On December 23, the committee met to discuss Resolution 2002-202, a resolution urging the Ohio General Assembly to adopt HB 280 and 281 so as to establish astate-wide ban on the use of hand-held cellular telephones while driving motor vehicles on Ohio's roads and highways and declaring an emergency. This issue has been discussed at length at various times. The committee voted 2-0 to recommend approval but hold in committee urrtil new HB numbers are assigned for this year's legislative session. 2) Appointments to various boazds and commissions: ^ Councilman Miller moved to approve the re-appointment of Brian Zergott to the Architectural Review Board for a term beginning 1/1/03 and ending 12/31/04. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashaz and unanimously approved. ^ Councilman Miller moved to approve the re-appointment of Shannon Hoff Smith to the Planning Commission for the term 1/1/03 to 12/31/07. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gazeau and passed unanimously. ^ Councilman Miller moved to approve the re-appointment of Betty Lord and Maryellen Davis as mayoral appointments and Joe Lang as Council's appointment to the Landmarks Commission for the term of 1/1/03 to 12/31/04. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashaz and passed unanimously. ^ Councilman Miller moved to approve the re-appointment Bonnie App, Laurel Beach, Christine Kilbane and Royden Garland to the Cultural Arts Commission for the term 1 / 1 /03 to 12/31 /03 . The motion was seconded by Councilman Gazeau and passed unanimously. Mr. Miller noted these citizens volunteer their time on these boazds and commissions. They give up their personal and family time to serve. On behalf of Council and the Mayor, they and all others who serve, are thanked and their efforts aze appreciated. 3) Councilman Miller moved to appoint Councilman Sohn Dailey as Council's representative to the Housing Council for the unexpired term of Councilman McKay. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau and passed unanimously. Councilman Gareau, chairperson of the Recreation Committee: 1) The committee met on December 23. All committee members were present. Two items were on the agenda: Review of Ordinance 2002-207, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of North Olmsted to enter into a contract renewing the agreement between the city and Karrie Ska11 Tipton for the provision of gymnastics and instruction at the North Olmsted Recreation Center and declaring an emergency. This was another contract setting forth the obligations of an independent contractor who provides services to the Recreation Department. Ms. Tipton will provide gymnastic equipment, instruction and related services to the city. She has been engaged in this capacity for some time now. This is simply a renewal of her contract. Ms. Tipton has been working without a contract for some period of time. Accordingly, the contract time 10