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~~ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED FEBRUARY 20, 2007 Present: President of Council Kennedy, Council Members Barker, Gareau, Dailey Jones, Miller, Orlowski, Ryan, Tallon Also Present: Mayor O'Grady, Law Director Dubelko, Finance Director Copfer, Clerk of Council Seman President Kennedy called the meeting to order at 8:03 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 February 7, 2007 were approved as written. The minutes of the special Council meeting of February 12, 2007 were approved as written. President Kennedy announced the following legislation would be considered for passage under suspension of the rules: second reading, Resolution Nos. 2007-12, 2007-16; first reading, Resolution No. 2007-18. President Kennedy announced a public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, with regard to Ordinance No. 2007-5. REPORTS Mayor O'Grady: 1) The annual budget was presented to City Council, and the administration looks forward to discussions with regard to funding for the coming year. 2) Discussions are underway for the city to join with Fairview Park for a North Olmsted/Fairview Park Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. The tentative date is Saturday, June 23, through Sunday, June 24. For information, please contact Community Life Services Director Dailey. 3) The annual Senior Center garage sale fundraiser is set for March 3 at 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Contact the Senior Center for more information. 4) Tax assistance for seniors is offered by AARP on Wednesdays through April 11. Make appointments through the Senior Center. 5} Ray Mathews was hired to fill the Assistant Building Commissioner vacancy. He has over 25 years of government experience at the state and municipal level. 6) Mark Urbanowicz has been hired as the Network Administrator and will begin on March 1. He is a North Olmsted resident with 10 years of experience in the private sector. Mark has a Masters Degree from Bowling Green and all necessary certifications for the position.