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Council Minutes of 11/8!2006 Ordinance No. 2006-184 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor O'Grady. An ordinance amending the Traffic Control File of the City of North Olmsted to provide for prohibiting the standing or parking of motor vehicles at any time and at any location on either side of Claque Road from Lorain Road to Broakpark Road, and declaring an emergency. Ordinance No. 2006-185 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor O'Grady. An ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Service to donate Bus No. 204 (1976 GMC Bus T8H-S307A) owned by the City of North Olmsted to the Ohio Museum of Transportation. Resolution No. 2006-186 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor O'Grady. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the replacement of the sloped roof on Fire Station No. 1; further authorizing the Mayor, subject to award by the Board of Control to enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Tallon moved for suspension of the rules requiring three readings and formal committee review, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Roll call: Tallon, yes; Barker, yes; Ryan, yes, commenting it is his understanding this has akeady been budgeted for. Roll call continued: Gareau, yes; Orlowski, yes; Jones, yes; Miller, yes. The motion passed unanimously. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane, noted the cost mentioned during caucus was $60,000. He thinks it is a lot of money to spend for a roof and felt the legislation should be taken into committee to discuss alternatives. He suggested a steel roof constructed from long sheets with interlocking ridges. This would be almost indestructible and long-lasting as it is covered with a heavy weather-proof coating. Councilman Miller said he and Councilman Barker believed a steel roof would be very noisy when it rained and would interrupt sleep for the fire fighters. Councilman Ryan said his understand was the administration has looked at this carefully and believes there can be difficulty with the structure of the building and it should be taken care of before winter. It has been budgeted for and Council has considered is carefully. Finance Director Copfer explained this was discussed during the capital improvements discussion earlier in the year. Councilman Miller said Mr. Limpert had advised Council early on in the year about this issue. He is satisfied that alternatives have been considered and that this is the best avenue. Councilman Tallon moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2006-186 adopted. MISCELLANEOUS BU$,~N„~SS Councilman Barker scheduled a Recreation, Public Parks & Buildings Committee meeting for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, to discuss Resolution 2006-181. The Planning Director, Finance Director, Law Director, Mayor and Community Life Services Director are asked to attend. Ms. Wenger will take care of inviting the guests to discuss the park improvements. 9