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1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED APRIL b, 2004 Present: President of Council O'Grady, Council Members Dailey, Gareau, Kasler, Limpert, McKay, Miller, Nashar Also Present: Mayor Musial, Law Director Dubelko, Finance Director Copfer, Clerk of Council Seman President O'Grady called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance as led by a member of Boy Scout Troop 204. The minutes of the Council meeting of March 16, 2004 were approved as written. The minutes of the special Council meeting of March 24, 2004 were approved as written. President O'Grady announced the following pieces of Legislation would be considered for passage under suspension of the rules: second reading, 2004-48, 2004-50 and 2004-56; first reading, 2004-59, 2004-62, 2004-64, 2004-65, 2004-69, 2004-70 and 2004-71. REPORTS Mayor Musial: 1) With regards to the library project, we are moving rapidly towards its completion. As of the current time, the landscaper is installing an irrigation system. The paving of the parking lot will be completed once the asphalt plant is open. Book moving is scheduled to begin on April 12. The grand opening is scheduled for April 18 from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., and everyone is welcome to attend. 2) With regards to Claque Road north of Lorain, the resurfacing is scheduled to begin on April 12. 3) With regazds to Springvale, again we are running into an old nemesis called "rain" and we know that the golfing is out there because the one weekend that we had good weather the course was crowded. 4) Springvale Grounds Supervisor Sean Hug has decided to go on to "greener pastures." Three individuals were interviewed and a person has been hired on a provisional basis subject to clearance of our employment checks. 5) The State of Ohio passed a concealed carry weapons taw that becomes effective April 8, 2004. The police have been undergoing comprehensive training to respond to provisions of the statute. We will have signs posted in all city buildings with regards to the prohibition against carrying concealed weapons in a public facility. 6) Effective Friday, April 3, 2004, Capt. Kevin Whelan is the acting Police Chief of the North Olmsted Police Dept. until further notice. Chief George Ruple is away from duty on medical leave. 7) On March 24, the Fire Department held a meeting with the residents of Vista Circle involving the recent fire at a condominium in that area. They did a fantastic job, including a complete photo presentation as well as investigation results so far. The response of the Fire and Police Departments was very good.