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Council Minutes of 8/16/2005 was submitted by the Charter Review Commission. The committee forwarded to Council 11 of the 13 items that were submitted, and the committee is still considering the remaining two.) Larry Orlowski, 4804 Bailey Road, said he does have a number of endorsements, which include members of Council, Mayor O'Grady, numerous construction unions and the Cleveland Building & Construction Trades organization. Joseph Bournan, 23950 Gessner Road, asked how people could get information on the Charter amendments. Councilman Ryan answered that his committee has had at least four meetings where the legislation was presented in the public forum. It was also explained to Mr. Bowman that all new legislation is posted. In addition, anyone who wants a copy of legislation can call the Council office. The Charter legislation, after passage by Council for placement on the ballot, will be advertised in the newspaper in full text. Chris Glassburn, 26580 Butternut Ridge Road, said he felt there was a small amount of validity to the comments that an endorsement or an appointment could have some implication for the election, otherwise people wouldn't list endorsements of mayors and councilmen when they run for office. He does not mean to suggest any impropriety by any individual here, nor would he have any personal knowledge of that impropriety if it did exist. David Dillon, 31143 Lilly Lane, paid tribute to Mr. McKay. He noted that Mr. McKay was one of the staunch supporters of the Scouts. He said that Mr. McKay was a fine gentleman. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 2005-27 introduced by Council Members Miller, McKay, Nashar and Kasler was given its second reading. An ordinance providing for the submission to the electors of the City of North Olmsted of an amendment to Sections 1, 2 and 3 of Article IV, and Sections 2 and 4 of Article IX, of the Charter of the City of North Olmsted to provide for the President of Council to be a member of Council appointed by a majority of the members of Council, rather than a separately elected office, and declaring an emergency, as amended. Resolution No. 2005-102 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Safety to advertise for bids for the replacement of the HVAC system for the indoor tennis facility at the Recreation Complex, and authorizing the Mayor, subject to approval by the Board of Control, if necessary, to enter into a contract for same with the lowest and best bidder. Councilman Gareau moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings and noted the legislation had been heard in committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashar. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Nashar, yes; Ryan, no; Miller, yes; McKay, yes; Barker, yes. The motion passed with five yes votes and one no vote. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller. Roll call: Barker, yes; Miller, yes; McKay, yes; Nashar, yes; Ryan, yes, with comment that he believed this was budgeted in January as a capital improvement to be paid for out of the General Fund. Not having had the opportunity to participate in that budget process, he feels compelled to vote yes, but he is deeply concerned about using the General Fund in an on-going manner of this type. 17