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,.~ Special Council Minutes of 2/26/2004 Resolution No. 2004-30 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial. A resolution approving of and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police/Ohio Labor Council for the officers and patrolmen of the North Olmsted Police Department, for the period January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2006 and declaring an emergency. Councilman Miller moved for suspension of the rules requiring three readings and committee review and remarked that Council had an opportunity to go into executive session but it was found not to be necessary. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau and passed unanimously. As the legislation was being passed under suspension of the rules, President O'Grady invited audience participation. Police Chief Ruple came forward and said this negotiation as led by Mr. Dubelko was probably one of the best for the Police Department. He appreciates Council's support. The Police Department appreciates the support of the city, the Mayor and Council as far as negotiations, equipment and budget. Thank you. Councilman Miller moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2004-30 adopted. Resolution No. 2004-31 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial. A resolution approving of and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police/Ohio Labor Council for the corrections officers of the North Olmsted Police Department, for the period January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2006 and declaring an emergency. Councilwoman Kasler moved for suspension of the rules requiring three readings and committee review and noted Council had the opportunity to review the subject of this ordinance in executive session, but it had not been required. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau and passed unanimously. As the legislation was being passed under suspension of the rules, President O'Grady invited audience participation. Police Chief Ruple came forward to again thank members of Council, the Mayor, the Finance Director and the Law Director for how simple this negotiation process was. The negotiating committee headed by Mr. Dubelko worked this out pretty easily. On behalf of the correction officers, thank you. Councilwoman Kasler moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2004-31 adopted. With the agenda being completed, President of Council O'Grady adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m. -~c:.~ L. Seman, Clerk -t~-u-~c-z-J Council Thomas E. O'Grady, Preside of Council 2