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.~~ ' :~~ Council Minutes of 2/5/2008 Resolution No. 2008-1 introduced by Councilman Orlowski was given its third reading. A resolution authorizing the Director of Community Life Services to make application to the Ohio Historical Society for an Ohio Historical Markers Program Grant, and for the Mayor to accept the grant if awarded and to accept any other donations made from any other persons and/or organizations, all for the purpose of placing a historical marker at Springvale Golf Course, commemorating the air flights and crash of James H. "Jimmie" Doolittle over Springvale in 1929 and 1932. Councilman Orlowski, noting the request of the Landmarks Commission chairperson, moved to table the legislation and also noted this issue will be addressed in the future. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2008-1 tabled. Resolution No. 2008-2 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its third reading. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for a one year contract (with an additional automatic one year extension) for laboratory analytical services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, as per specifications on file in his office, and authorizing the Mayor, subject to approval by the Board of Control, to enter into a contract for same with the lowest and best bidder, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Orlowski and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2008-2 adopted. Resolution No. 2008-5 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its third reading. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the North Olmsted City School District for the providing of fuel and road salt to the school district, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Gareau moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2008-5 adopted. Ordinance No. 2008-9 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its third reading. An ordinance dispensing with a formal RFP process and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with ATS Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering design and other related professional services to the City of North Olmsted in connection with proposed improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant and collections system, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Gareau moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Barker, yes; Jones, yes; Ryan, yes; Mahoney, yes; Kearney, yes; Orlowski, no. The motion passed with six yes votes and one no vote. Ordinance No. 2008-9 adopted. Ordinance No. 2007-156 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. An ordinance amending the organizational charts of the Engineering and Building Divisions of the city in order to deliver services from each division in a more efficient and economical manner as amended. Councilman Gareau moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings and noted the legislation had been reviewed in committee, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Barker, yes; Kearney, no; Jones, yes; Orlowski, no; Mahoney, yes; Ryan, no. The motion did not receive atwo-thirds majority and failed with four yes votes and three no votes. 10