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Council Minutes of 6/3/2008 President Kennedy made the following announcements: (1) Legislation to be considered for passage under suspension of the rules includes: second reading, 2~8-78, 200$-79, 2008-80; first reading, 20(}8-86. (2) A public hearing for Ordinance Nos. 2008-56 and 2008-72 will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jurie 17. R...~ Mayor O'Grady: 1) Attended a gathering for Fulbright teachers who come to the United States from foreign countries and travel throughout the world from the United States. He salutes Dr. Doug Sebring, Asst. Superintendent of Schools, for his tireless efforts in support of the Fulbright program and to bring these distinguished educators to the city of North Olmsted. It's an excellent program. Honored to have in our presence today one such teacher, .Inara Strautnice from Latvia. He presented honorary citizenship proclamations to Inaza, her husband Goners, their two daughters Elina and Lga and two students Martin Dubner from Germany and Monica Sanabria from Columbia. The honorees were congratulated by all present. Mrs. Strautxuce expressed her thanks. 2) His administration will not be bringing a recreation plan forward this year. As has been previously reported, certain comments by elected officials. did cause damage to the process at a critical time. That was unfortunate. However, useful comments from our citizens, reflected a great concern regarding the proposed partnership with the YMCA. For his part, he is proud to have pursues that partnership. Partnerships are innovative, and they are necessary if we are to do more with less. His administration remains committed to enhancing the recreational assets throughout our community. These are needed not just to serve the recreational needs- of our citizens, but also to enhance economic development and improve the value of our homes. He will continue to look for partnerships as the recreation process continues. It has not stopped; it is continuing. He specifically and publicly invites the North Olmsted City Schools to join in the discussion as we continue to serve our mutual residents in mutual interests. Thanks to Community Life Services Director Dailey, Planning Director Wenger, and Asst. Law Director Heyward for their assistance in this process. Without their dedicated efforts, we could not have been moving forwazd as we have been with this planning. Thanks to Finance Director Copfer and Law Director Dubelko who aze to be commended far their efforts to present and analyze options after the decision was made by the administration not to partner with the YMCA. 3) A Nintendo Wii game system has been purchased for the North Olmsted Senior Center with proceeds donated by students of the North Olmsted Middle School cross-country team. 4) The second annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life in North Olmsted is scheduled for June 21 and 22 at North Olmsted High School track. Currently we have 28 teams signed up, and we expect this to be the largest relay event in the Westshore area. For questions or more information, contact chairwoman Melissa Meredith. 5) Supervisory personnel have completed the annual drug-free workplace training. 6) Civil Service Commission is inviting all employees and elected officials to their next meeting on June 16 to provide comments, ask questions, or raise concerns regarding the amended rules and regulations. 2