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Council Minutes of 3/6/2007 O'Grady. There was one item on the agenda: Ordinance 2007-15, an ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Safety to request proposals for plans examiner and back- up plans examiner services; and further authorizing the Mayor, subject to approval of the Board of Control, to enter into atwo-year agreement with the examiners selected in the RFP process and declaring an emergency as amended. A discussion ensued after written comments were received from Building Commissioner Conway. Those comments were as follows: "The purpose for Ordinance 2007-15 is to obtain proposals for the purpose of filling the position of plans examiner and back-up plans examiner. These positions are mandated by the State of Ohio in order for the Building Department to keep its certification and must be filled either by persons employed or contracted with individuals certified by the State of Ohio as plans examiners. This will be the third time we have performed this function since the retirement of our City Engineer and his assistant who formerly filled these positions. The current contracts expired in June 2007, so while we have not requested an emergency ordinance, our timelines are tight. It is our intent to solicit bids by advertising in local newspapers covering the west side and part of Lorain County as we are responsible for transmitting the drawings, and it is our desire to obtain a person who is local. At this point in time, we are not intending to increase any fees as we took in over $17,000 more in revenues than we paid out to the plans examiner, which covers our handling processes." Mr. Tallon wanted to know if a value could be received in using our current engineer. The matter was held in committee until 7:32 p.m. when the committee reconvened and Mr. Conway said no value would be accrued by consolidating services. The committee unanimously recommended approval of the legislation. 2) Councilman Gareau moved to amend Ordinance 2007-15 by adding an emergency clause. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2007-15 amended. Councilman Barker, chairperson of the Recreation, Public Parks & Buildings Committee: 1) On Tuesday February 27, the Recreation Public Parks and Buildings Committee, along with the Recreation Commission, met to see the presentation of the Recreation Master Plan. It was presented by Kim Wenger and the consulting firm, Kerr & Boron Associates, along with RCU Architects. It was a very good presentation. The plan has many ideas with all of our parks included. There was a lot to absorb and it was very informative. There will be a public meeting this Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Middle School auditorium for residents to view and make comments. 2) The Recreation Commission met on Monday, March 5. Finance Director Copfer gave the Commission a "Finance 101" class. She demonstrated revenue coming in and expenditures going out in the various cost centers of the Recreation Dept. in the Munis system. The class was a great help to all of the Commission. Thank you to Mrs. Copfer- her help was appreciated. 3) The Commission also approved Resolution 2007-21 by a vote of 5 for approval and 1 abstention. The Resolution will come back to the Recreation Committee for discussion and approval. This Resolution has to do with North Olmsted Hot Stove League doing field- reconditioning service to Diamonds 4 & 5 at North Olmsted Park and the waiving of field prep and permit fees for 2007. 4) The ice rink will be closing down for preventative maintenance and general equipment repairs May 21 through July 31, 2007. It will reopen for business August 1, 2007. 5