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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED DECEMBER 4, 2007 Present: President of Council Kennedy, Council Members Barker, Gareau, Dailey Jones, Miller, Orlowski, Tallon Also Present: Mayor O'Grady, Law Director Dubelko, Finance Director Copfer, Clerk of Council Seman Absent: Council Member Ryan President Kennedy called the meeting to order at 8 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the Council meeting of November 20, 2007 were approved as written. President Kennedy announced the following legislation would be considered for passage under suspension of the rules: second reading, 2007-27, 2007-138; first reading, 2007-144, 2007-145. President Kennedy announced that the first meeting in January would be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2008, because of New Year's. RED Mayor O'Grady: 1) The annual tree lighting ceremony took place last night at Springvale. Thanks to all who attended and all who helped to organize the event. Special thanks go out to Santa Claus for joining us during a very busy time for him, and the Toys R Us organization that donated two children's bicycles and other gifts for raffle. 2) Yesterday he attended and officiated at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new RTA Park-n-Ride expansion. Joining him were the executive director of the RTA Joe Calabrese and Mayor Dennis Clough who is a member of the RTA board elected by the Westshore mayors. This brings a needed addition to something that has been an incredible asset for the City of North Olmsted and for the residents around North Olmsted. It is a good idea to park in North Olmsted and then leave the driving to RTA. 3) There is a growing need for assistance to North Olmsted families, and we invite anyone who is looking to volunteer or donate to contact our Department of Community Life Services. 4) All residents are invited to complete a survey that is on our city website regarding Recreation programs. We very much would like their input.