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Council Minutes of 6/17/2008 ,,~_~ With regard to Mr. Lambert's comments about the tall grass on Great Northern Blvd., Service Director Limpert said that is the responsibility of ODOT. He will contact ODOT. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 2008-82 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its third reading. An ordinance amending Sections 1701.01, 1741.04, 1?01.10, and 1701.13 of Chapter 1701 (Fire Code) of the Fire Prevention Code in order to incorporate changes in the Ohio Fire Code, specifically for certification of fire safety inspectors and contractors, and to add fees for fire safety inspections. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mahoney and passed unanimously. Ordinance Nv. 2008-82 adopted. Ordinance No. 2008-62 introduced by Councilman Orlowski was given its second reading. An ordinance creating new Chapter 561 of the General Offenses Code, entitled "Criminal Activity Nuisances, " in order to provide for the abatement of public nuisances and the recovery of city response costs incurred as the result of the multiple recurrence of such nuisance activities on residential property located in the City of North Olmsted and declaring an emergency as amended. Ordinance No. 2008-85 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. An ordinance amending Section 179.04 of Chapter 179 (Department of Planning) of the city Administrative Code in order to provide for the secretary to the Director of Planning to perform secretarial services for the office of the Mayor when the Tatter's authorized secretarial position is vacant. Councilman Barker moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney. Roll call: Barker, yes; Kearney, yes; Mahoney, yes; Ryan, no; Janes, yes; Orlowski, no. The motion failed with four yes votes acid two no votes as it required atwo-thirds majority for passage. Law Director Dubelko noted the reading of the legislation title was correct as written, but it should contain the words "and declaring an emergency" as there is an emergency clause in the legislation. Resolution No. 2008-89 was introduced and placed on first reading by Council Member Dailey Jones on behalf of herself and Councilmen Barker, Orlowski, Kearney and Mahoney. A resolution urging the National Credit Union Administration, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Office of Thrift Supervision to adopt the reforms proposed for the Federal Trade Commission Act, Truth in Savings Act, and Truth in Lending Act to protect consumers from unfair and abusive practices by the credit card industry and declaring an emergency. Council Member Dailey Jones moved for suspension of the rules requiring three readings and committee review due to the fact that the comment period ends August 4 and Council is on vacation during the month of July. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan and passed unanimously. Council Member Dailey Jones moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Roll call: Jones, yes; Barker, yes; Kearney, yes; Ryan, yes commenting it was a difficult vote for him. As chairman of the infra-Governmental Relations Committee, it troubles him as many times he sees resolutions that come through that he agrees with and is emotionally