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Special Council Minutes of 3/22/2005 LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 2005-21 introduced by Mayor Musial was given its third reading. An ordinance authorizing and directing the crediting of all revenues received from emergency medical services and ambulance transportation billings in the year 2005, which would otherwise be credited to the "Emergency Medical Services Fund," to the General Fund, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Limpert moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashar and passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2005-21 adopted. Councilman Gazeau moved to amend Ordinance No. 2005-17, the budget, consistent with the changes that were made and the recommendations through the Finance Committee and also consistent with that document that was presented this evening. The motion was seconded by Councilman McKay and passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2005-17 is amended. Ordinance No. 2005-17 introduced by Mayor Musial was given its second reading. An ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the yeaz ending December 31, 2005, as amended. Councilman Gazeau moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings and noted the legislation had been extensively reviewed in committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed unanimously. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane, said he would like to take his hat off to the members of Council who spent many, many long hours working on this. He stood personal witness to their efforts, especially Chairwoman Carolyn Kasler as everybody had a chance to be heard. Congratulations, as it was hazd work. Paul Barker, 23629 Carriage Lane, also attended all the meetings and this was the first time he had company from other residents. For the past three years, he has said he was not comfortable with the city using designated funds to try to balance the budget. This year, the EMS Fund is to be used. He hopes it's time that people aze finally starting to recognize that maybe our city is living beyond its means and we better start thinking real serious thoughts. He feels that as mayor, Mr. O'Grady, will have some tough decisions to make this summer. Councihnan Miller said he appreciated Mr. Bazker's regular attendance at the committee meetings and his pertinent comments when he comes to the microphone. Councilman Gazeau moved for adoption of Ordinance 2005-17 as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2005-17 adopted. Ordinance No. 2005-27 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman Miller on behalf of Council Members McKay, Nashaz, Kasler and himself. 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 sepazately elected office. Resolution No. 2005-28 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman Gazeau on behalf of Mayor Musial. A resolution authorizing the Director of Law to settle 3