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Council Minutes of 6/5/2007 Councilman-at-Large President of Council Boy Scout co-Mayor Girl Scout co-Mayor Eric J. Moizuk, Troop 332 Stevie Linden, Troop 713 Robert Damm, Troop 630 Joy DeMarco, Troop 409 Wayne Palascak, Mr. Scouting for 2007, was introduced. Mayor O'Grady asked Mr. Palascak to come forward, and he was congratulated by all of Council and members of the administration. Mayor O'Grady presented a proclamation to Mr. Palascak in honor of his outstanding achievements and dedicated service to Scouting and to the community. Mrs. Laura Williams, Mrs. Scouting far 2007, was introduced. Mayor O'Grady asked Mrs. Williams to come forward, and she was congratulated by all of Council and members of the administration. Mayor O'Grady presented a proclamation to Mrs. Williams in honor of her outstanding achievements and dedicated service to Scouting and to the community. Mr. & Mrs. Scouting and the 2007 Scout Honorary Officials were congratulated and recognized by all who were present. REPS Mayor O'Grady: 1) He is very sorry to announce that Building Department employee Jim Tousley passed away yesterday. He was a valued member of this administration, and he fought a valiant fight against cancer. Jim will be waked at Marten's Funeral Home Wednesday and Thursday, with a funeral Mass on Friday at Saint Brendan's Church. Please remember Jim, his wife Beth, and their family in your prayers. 2) As we mourn yet another life lost to cancer, we invite all to join us with our first ever Fairview Park -North Olmsted Relay for Life. This event benefits the American Cancer Society, and any who wish to participate can contact Director Dailey at 716-4164 or North Olmsted Chairperson Melissa Meredith at 777-7111. We continue to seek sponsors, volunteers, and teams to walk in this event on June 23rd and 24th. 3) Our Memorial Day observances went very well. Thanks to all who joined us. Special thanks to the North Olmsted VFW and to our Service Department for their efforts. 4) He attended a Congressional field hearing on foreclosures last week, and our administration continues with efforts to protect the value of our housing stock in North Olmsted. 5) He will speak at the Flag Day ceremonies in Cleveland next week, and will also be attending the Change of Command ceremony for the US Army Recruiting Command. 6) Departments: Community Life Services This past Thursday we recognized our Senior Volunteers in North Olmsted. We celebrated the achievement of 72 volunteers as they gave back over 4000 hours to the community. Our top volunteer was Marge Violi who logged over 431 hours. Human Resources The Assistant Fire Chief's oral assessment was conducted on June 2. The results will be in soon, and the announcement of those results will follow at our next Civil Service meeting. 2