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Council Minutes of 8/17/2004 Gareau moved for suspension of the rules requiring three readings and committee review. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed unanimously. Councilman Gareau moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert. Roll call: Gareau, no; Limpert, no; McKay, no; Nashar, no; Dailey, no. The motion failed by a unanimous vote. Resolution No. 2004-125 was not adopted. Resolution No. 2004-127 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial noting that this is the second resolution of atwo-resolution process. There were extensive meetings with regard to the first resolution as to the need and the approximate amount of monies required to provide for a new Fire Station No. 2. Following Council approval of that, a second resolution is necessary in order to secure the actual millage from the County Auditor and to place the issue on the ballot for the November election. This resolution must be passed and delivered to the Board of Elections by August 19. A resolution determining to proceed to submit to the electors of the City the question of issuing bonds, in the aggregate principal amount of $4,000,000, for the purpose of constructing, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving a fire station, providing fire apparatus and equipment to be housed therein and acquiring, preparing and otherwise improving real estate and interests therein for its site; and declaring an emergency. Councilman McKay moved for suspension of the rules requiring three readings and committee review. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashar and passed unanimously. Robert Strnad, 4861 Porter Road, asked the- Mayor and Council if $4,000,000 was being requested for a new fire station. Mayor Musial said it was for a new f re station and the inclusion of the purchase of property and a Quint fire engine. Mr. Strnad asked if North Olmsted had considered cooperation with surrounding suburbs for fire protection. Mayor Musial said the administration has looked at the possibility of cooperation with Olmsted Township and North Ridgeville and determined it would not be feasible at this time. Mr. Strnad asked about Westlake, and the Mayor said there would be a question of response time. Mr. Limpert said the state of our current No. 2 station could be described as a "money pit" as there are severe problems inside. 1•f we put money into it, we will still have an undersized facility that was not built to serve a growing community. Mr. Strnad asked if regional government included fire and safety. Mr. Limpert said the response time issue was still a question. The Westlake station on Crocker Road and the station in Olmsted Township are not close enough to properly serve the west end of North Olmsted. Councilman McKay moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashar and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2004-127 adopted. Resolution No. 2004-128 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman Nashar on behalf of himself and Councilman Miller. A resolution urging the Ohio General Assembly to pass legislation banning the use of hand-held cell phones by operators of motor vehicles on the roads and highways of the State of Ohio. Fem. 11