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Council Minutes of 11/15/2005 Mayor, subject to approval by the Board of Control, to enter into a contract for same with the lowest and best bidder. Ordinance No. 2045-164 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor O'Grady on behalf of himself and Councilman Ryan. An ordinance amending Section 167.44 of Chapter 167 (Department of Human Resources) of the Administrative Code for the purpose of modifying and updating the powers and duties of the Director of Human Resources. Ordinance No. 2005-165 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor O'Grady. An ordinance amending Chapter 149 of the Administrative Code ("Planning Commission"), repealing Chapter 1125 of the Zoning Code ("Architectural Review Board"), and amending Chapter 1126 of the Zoning Code (Commercial and Other Building Permits), in order to effectuate the affirmative vote of the North Olmsted electorate at the November 2005 general election upon Issue 97 (Charter amendment proposal relating to new Planning and Design Commission). Councilman Gareau noted that the legislation would be referred to the Planning Commission before being reviewed by the BZD Committee. Resolution No. 2005-166 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor O'Grady. A resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the city, to enter into a lease of space at the North Olmsted Recreation Center with Cleveland Hockey Supply, Inc. to operate a pro shop for the retail sale of sports clothing and equipment, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Gareau moved for suspension of the rules requiring three readings and committee review, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Barker, yes; Tallon, yes; Nashar, yes; Orlowski, yes; Miller, yes; Ryan, yes with comment that this was thoroughly reviewed in caucus this evening. The motion passed unanimously. Councilman Barker moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau. Roll call: Barker, yes; Gareau, yes; Tallon, yes; Nashar, yes; Orlowski, yes; Ryan, yes; Miller, yes with comment that he regrets this was brought forward without enough time for it to be presented to the Rec Commission. However, this is an example of the city doing a little bit more with less. That area has been non-productive. The efforts to make it productive, not only in roughly $5,000 in income, but also the cost savings of payroll, staffing of paying for someone to sharpen the city owned skates that will be absorbed by this vendor etc. go on. While it may seem small, it's a start and it's a good example. Mr. Limpert is to be congratulated for bringing this forward. Thank you. The motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2005-166 adopted. Ordinance No. 2005-167 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman Gareau on behalf of himself, Councilmen Barker and Ryan and Mayor O'Grady. An ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Service to request proposals from consulting engineering firms to conduct an operations and rate study for the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and further authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the engineering firm selected in the RFP process and approved by the Board of Control, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Gareau moved for suspension of the rules requiring three 15