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Council Minutes of 8/16/2005 nor did he get the tone during the course of those discussions, that it was a political issue. He thought it was a legitimate concern by Council to offer to the voters of North Olmsted, who ultimately make the decision, whether or not they want an elected official designated as a President of Council. This evening he has heazd a lot of talk about responsibility and change. The fact of the matter is the President of Council is elected for four years. During that period of time, if something happens and for whatever reason Council feels they cannot go on and do their legislative business, then they would have the right to continue on that legislative business to remove the President of Council. Secondly, if the President of Council is called upon to vote on issues, then we know where he stands. He shouldn't be able to sit there for four years, look both ways, and not have any votes on any significant legislation. That is what the committee was trying to discuss. Unfortunately, they did not have the Law Director's input available for that ~' discussion. The committee did vote 2-1, with Mr. Ryan and Mr. Miller voting yes and Mr. Barker voting no, to recommend the legislation to Council for passage. However, because of F the concerns brought forth this evening, he would have no problem taking it back into ,: committee. He would appreciate receiving the comments in writing. Law Director Dubelko said he agreed 100% with Mr. Ryan. Mr. Ryan made very good points. He extends his apologies to the chair of the committee. He will a-mail his comments to the members of Council. Mr. Ryan said he deeply respects Mr. Dubelko and his ability and really wants his input. He just wanted Council to be aware that the committee did not have the opportunity to consider the input. He requested the President of Council send the legislation back to his committee. President Kennedy said he would do so, and the date of the meeting could be set during Miscellaneous Business. Mayor O'Grady commented that Councilman Ryan had referred to these concerns as concerns of the Law Dept., and that is accurate. But he would clarify to say that these aze comments made by the Director and these are concerns that are most assuredly shared by the Mayor and by this administration. They have great reservations about this legislation, and every single word that the Law Director uttered he concurs with fully. Councilman Ryan continued his committee report: 4} The committee interviewed Faye C. Curry, the Mayor's appointment to the Cultural Activities Commission, for the term of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. Ms. Curry will complete the unexpired term of Bogdan Biliboaca. The committee found Ms. Curry to be an excellent candidate and recommended she be approved for the appointment. Ryan moved that Council approve the appointment of Faye C. Curry to the Cultural Activities Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Councilman Barker, chairperson of the Recreation, Public Parks & Buildings Committee: 1) The committee met on Tuesday, August 9. Present were committee members Barker, Gazeau and Nashar; Council Members McKay, Ryan, Tallon, Miller and President of Council Kennedy; Mayor O'Grady, Law Director Dubelko, Finance Director Copfer, Safety Director Limpert, Service Director Driscoll, Personnel Director Farver, Human Resources Director Dailey and Springvale Facilities Mgr. Young and guests. The meeting was called to have a Springvale status report to compare how first of the year projections were meeting their goals. Mr. Young passed out a financial report showing revenue from January through August 8. This report also 13