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Council Minutes of 12/18/2007 Tallon, Sr. has used his God-given abilities and talents to help the residents of the City of North Olmsted; and the City Council, on behalf of the Mayor, administration, and all the residents of the city, honors his public service. Mr. Tallon was congratulated by all members of Council, the administration, and all who were present. Mr. Tallon said it had been an honor serving the city over these many years. He thanked his colleagues for all their help and support, and he thanked his family, especially his wife Karen, for their help and support. No person can do this job alone-he has had the support of his family, his colleagues, and members of several administrations. All members of Council individually paid tribute to Mr. Tallon and thanked him for his friendship, guidance and leadership while serving on City Council and the Planning Commission. The community has benefited from his public service, and he will be missed. Council Member Jones made a motion that Council go into executive session to discuss the fact-finding award regarding the fire fighters' contract. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau. Roll call: Jones, yes; Gareau, yes; Barker, yes; Orlowski, yes; Tallon, yes; Ryan, no. The motion passed with five yes votes and one no vote. Council adjourned into executive session at 8:20 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:43 p.m. REPORTS Mayor O'Grady: 1) To all, very best wishes for the holidays and for the coming new year. 2) As Council bids farewell to two of their members, his administration bids farewell to one of our long-time employees and friends, Assistant City Engineer Cathy Becker. Cathy has accepted a position in her home city of North Ridgeville and we wish her the very best as she goes to join another former North Olmsted employee, North Ridgeville City Engineer Larry Griffith. 3) Through partnership of Cuyahoga County Dept. of Development and the County Board of Health, residents over age of 62 may be eligible for the senior Home Safety Grant Program. This program allows qualified residents to have their home equipped to make it safe for senior living. To apply, please call Tiffany Hunt at the Senior Center 4) Tickets are going fast for annual New Year's Eve celebration at Springvale. Please contact Springvale for information. 5) The Senior Center holiday celebration will be held on December 20 with a hot lunch served. There will be a free hearing screening from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., by appointment only. The Senior Center New Year's Eve party will be held on December 27 with a 20's ragtime theme and a hot lunch. As always, all elected officials are welcome to attend. 6) The annual employees' appreciation holiday celebration will be held at Springvale tomorrow from 10:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. All elected officials are welcome to attend. 7) James Goetz, a new corrections officer for the city, will be starting tomorrow. 8) Cultural Activities Commission will be hosting atwo-day holiday event on December 26 and 27 on Old Town Hall beginning at 7 p.m. each day. There will be children's games, a puppet show, live music, refreshments and more. 2