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i .. • Council Minutes of 4/19/2(}05 There were no further nominations, and President Pro Tem Gazeau closed the nominations. He called for a roll call of Council and asked them to name the candidate of their choice. Roll call: Mrs. Kasler: Mr. Kennedy; Mr. Limpert: Mr. Kennedy; Mr. Dailey: Mr. Kennedy; Mr. Miller: Kevin Kennedy; Mr. Nashaz: Mr. Kevin Kennedy; Mr. Gazeau: Mr. Kevin Kennedy. Mr. Kevin Kennedy was unanimously approved to fill the unexpired term of President of Council until December 31, 2005. C Mr. Kevin Kennedy came forward to take the oath of office as administered by Dean DePiero, Mayor of the City of Parma. Mayor DePiero said it was an honor for him as he has known Kevin and his family for about 20 years. The Kennedy family is involved in their community and are well respected. He knows Kevin as a friend and business associate, knows he is hard working and will serve this community well. Mr. Kennedy recited the oath of office and was congratulated by all present. Mr. Kennedy expressed thanks to all who had helped him, and he especially thanked his family and friends for their support. President of Council Kennedy took his seat, and the meeting continued. REPORTS Mayor O'Grady: 1) Congratulations to President of Council Kennedy. 2) He spoke to Councilman Dean McKay who is home recovering after a short hospital stay. Dean is in good spirits, but he was still feeling a bit run down. Please keep him in your thoughts. Our best wishes go to Mr. Miller whose father is ailing a bit. 3) During the week of April 4, he attended a Mayors and Managers Roundtable hosted by the Cuyahoga County Commissioners. The key issues discussed were the opportunities toward regionalization and the impact of the state budget. Also discussed were potential advantages of a Cuyahoga County booking and confinement facility, which is currently being studied. 4) He attended a meeting of the Cultural Activities Commission where a thorough presentation of the possible future of the Middle School Theater was discussed. If the proposed levy passes this November, this would be one of the very nice assets available to the entire community. He also attended a Board of Edudation presentation the following evening on the same subject and again it was very professionally done. 5} He took a ride through Springvale's golf course with the Safety Director and met with the leadership at Springvale as they analyzed the needs and the attributes of the course. The course does look very good. 6) He also met with the Service Dept. and was briefed by all the different department heads on the issues they have before them. From our Director of Service on down, the Service Dept. is in excellent shape. 7} During a performance at North Olmsted High School, he presented a proclamation to visiting Canadian musicians from Gravenhurst Secondary School in the Muskoka Lake School District. 2