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Council Minutes of 9/4/2007 those lights that no longer exist. He feels the sewer rate increase should be explained to the residents as a tax because the city owns the utility. Councilman Ryan said he has no problem with people addressing Council, but took exception to speakers who tell Council they are discourteous or should be ashamed of themselves. He is here because he is concerned about his ward and the people he represents. City Council is here to do city business and very carefully consider what is right and what is wrong for the city. He invited residents to call him personally if they have an issue they would like to discuss. Law Director Dubelko commented that legally the sewer rate increase is not a tax. It is important, when City Council passes a sewer rate increase, that they do it under certain utility rules that are different than the rules for taxes. Jerome Barrett, 24125 LeBern Drive, North Olmsted, addressed Councilman Ryan and said he took offense at the "dressing down" and said he felt everybody is entitled to their opinion. That's what democracy is. Debate is very healthy. He has no problem with debate as long as facts are presented to back up assertions. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 2007-84 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its third reading. An ordinance amending Sections 1, 2 and 3 of Ordinance 2003-22, as amended by Ordinance 2004-175, in order to authorize the Springvale Facility Manager to charge costs only for city-sponsored events held at the Springvale Golf Course and/or Ballroom facility. Councilman Barker moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Council Member Dailey Jones. The motion failed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2007-84 is not adopted. Ordinance No. 2007-86 introduced by Mayor O'Grady on behalf of himself and Council member Dailey Jones was given its third reading. An ordinance amending Section 109.02 of the Administrative Code, entitled "Public Meetings," in order to provide for the Law Department legal secretary to provide clerical support to the Fair Housing Review Board. Council Member Dailey Jones moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2007-86 adopted. Ordinance No. 2007-93 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its third reading. An ordinance re-authorizing the Director of Public Safety to appoint a temporary, part-time Fire Administrator to assist the new Assistant Fire Chief; re-establishing the pay range for said temporary position; and declaring an emergency. Councilman Gareau moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Barker, yes; Miller, no; Orlowski, no; Jones, yes; Ryan, no; Tallon, no. The motion failed with four no votes and three yes votes. Ordinance No. 2007-93 is not adopted. Mayor O'Grady wanted to speak about the legislation, but Council President Kennedy ruled that the vote had taken place and the meeting would move along as there was ne debate occurring. 8