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Council Minutes of 11/1/2005 passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2005-161 adopted. President Kennedy asked Elliot to come forward, and the legislation was read in its entirety. Michael was recognized by Council, the administration and all present. REPORTS Mayor O'Grady: 1) The city is getting ready to rotate out a number of bicycles that were either lost or stolen. Anyone who has lost a bicycle should contact the Fleet Manager at 716-4160. Proof of ownership or a good description will be needed. 2) This is the last full week of our military support initiative. We are asking citizens to donate new items of clothing-T-shirts, walking shorts, gym shorts for our service members serving overseas or recovering in United States military hospitals. Also packaged food items, especially microwave popcorn, can be dropped off with Human Resources/Community Life Services Director Dailey. 3) The Veterans' Day ceremony will be held at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, November 11, in front of Old Towne Hall. All are welcome. 4) HEAP, the Home Energy Assistance Program, will be having akign-up at the North Olmsted Senior Center on November 17. Those wishing to apply should bring a recent utility bill and a bank statement or Social Security benefit statement that shows income. Eligibility is based on 175% of the poverty ranking, those over 65 years of age or with a disabled person in the house. Please contact the Senior Center for more information. 5) One week from today is election day. Exercise your right to vote. If you do not vote, you give up your voice in your government. 6) Departments: Human Resources/Community Life Services • Kicking off the annual food drive. All food donations can be dropped off at City Hall during normal working hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cash donations are welcome. We will be helping 75-100 needy families. • Seeking donations for the Adopt-A-Family program. Local businesses or organizations are looking to get involved and make a difference for the needy in our community. Please call Director John Dailey. PersonneUHuman Resources • Director Cheryl Farver recently attended anall-day conference put on by SERB on public sector fact-finding. • The employee health care committee met on October 24 to review bids for the 2006 coverage. The reduction in personnel from RTA's assimilation of NOMBL had no impact on the bids. The committee is scheduled to meet again on November 2 to review the final submittal from Medical Mutual of Ohio and then to discuss strategies for cost containment. Planning • Emerald Village, a senior housing facility to be built immediately west of St. Clarence Church on Lorain Road, has a ground breaking scheduled for November 9, at 11 a.m. 2