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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED OCTOBER 21, 2008 Present: President of Council Kennedy, Council Members Bazker, Gareau, Dailey Jones, Keazney, Mahoney, Orlowski, Ryan Also Present: Mayor O'Grady, Law Director Dubelko, Finance Director Copfer, Clerk of Council Seman 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. President Kennedy announced the following legislation would be considered for passage under suspension of the rules: second reading, Resolutions 2008-115, 2008-116, 200$- 125, 2008-126; first reading, Resolutions 2008-133, 2008-134, 2008-136. President Kennedy announced that the first Council meeting in November would be held on Wednesday, November 5, due to the election. REPORTS Mayor O'Grady: 1) Today was the city's second visit coordinated by the Cleveland Council of World Affairs as he hosted Mr. Lukas Maztinek, External Relations Mgr. from the city of Hradec Kralove in the Czech Republic, who met with several administrators. 2) Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made anon-campaign stop at one of the city's eleven group homes. The visitors and guests of the Michael T. George Home of the Welcome House were glad to have the national spotlight shone upon this important issue. We as a government and as a people need to continue efforts to allow all people, regardless of their disability, to live life to the fullest. 3) Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher also visited our town this past week. Along with Planning Director Wenger and State Rep. Jennifer Brady, he escorted the Lt. Gov. in a visit to a North Olmsted business. This was a very good study of local business and how both local and state government should be involved in coordinating with them. 4) The ribbon cutting for the North Olmsted Branch Library enhancements occurred on October 10. Thanks to all who were able to attend. 5) Senior Fest held last week was a great success. He encourages Council to reconsider allowing these type of activities to occur at the Springvale facility at cost. 6) Citizens will be assisted in completing Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) applications on Thursday, the 23, from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made at the Senior Center or Community Life Services office.