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• P MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED APRIL 22, 2008 Present: Council President Pro Tem Dailey Jones, Council Members Barker, Gazeau, Kearney, Mahoney, Orlowski Also Present: Mayor O'Grady, Law Director Dubelko, Finance Director Copfer, Clerk of Council Seman Absent: Council President Kennedy, Council Member Ryan President Pro Tem Dailey Jones called the special Council meeting to order at 8:17 p.m. in the City Council Caucus Room, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. President Pro Tem Dailey Jones announced the following legislation would be passed under suspension of the rules: Resolutions 2008-59 and 2008-60. President Pro Tem Dailey Jones announced that, since there was not enough time to discuss Resolution 2008-59 during the Finance Committee, discussion would take place after the motion for suspension of the rules. LEGISLATION Resolution No. 2008-59 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor O'Grady. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to purchase various vehicles and equipment for the Service Department through the State Purchase Program; further authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessazy to effectuate such purchase; and declaring an emergency. Councilman Gazeau moved for suspension of the rules requiring three readings and committee review and noted the suspension is requested because of the time limitations to acquire the vehicles through the State Purchase Program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Service Director Limpert said he and Fleet Mgr. Tim Conway were in attendance to answer any questions Council might have. He explained that each yeaz a certain number of items are committed by manufacturers to the Ohio State bid process. Demand for items determines whether the items remain open for purchase for the whole year or whether it closes out early. Last week he learned that the Ford pick up truck would have a closing date of April 27, and that is what necessitated the eazlier timetable as last year we were able to purchase a truck in June. The cost saving to purchase now will be around $4,000. Councilman Gazeau asked for the estimated expenditure amount. Mr. Limpert answered $20,434 for the pick up truck, which will additionally require a plow and a lift gate. We are going to spend an additional $4,000 for a V plow on the front of this vehicle, and an additional $2,000 for a lift gate. We have a lift gate on the one pick up used by the Fleet Dept. and have found it very handy in storms for lifting heavier ~~