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i~J ~~.'rR~ Council Minutes of 2/5/2008 temporary budget for the first part of the year, and to keep the administration moving forward on their work, the temporary budget had to be amended. There will be a permanent budget put in place by the end of March. Mr. Smith expressed the opinion that a reason should be given for any legislation being passed under suspension. President Kennedy explained that, during the caucus meeting before the Council meeting, the requests for suspension are discussed. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mahoney and passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2008-22 adopted. Ordinance No. 2008-23 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor O'Grady on behalf of himself and Councilman Ryan. A resolution endorsing the adoption of and adherence to fair employment practices in Northern Ireland, known as The MacBride Principles, as well as in relation to the procurement and investment activities of The City of North Olmsted. (Councilman Ryan asked to join the Mayor as a sponsor.) Resolution No. 2008-24 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor O'Grady. A resolution extending the city's contract with Johnson, Miller & Schmitz {formerly Johnson & Colaluca) in order that it may continue to serve as the city's labor negotiator for the various collective bargaining agreements that expired in 2006 and 2007, and declaring an emergency. The Mayor asked Council to consider suspension of the rules because labor negotiations have run beyond their regulaz period and we need to continue to have Mr. Johnson work for us. Councilman Gareau moved for suspension of the rules requiring three readings and committee review, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Kearney, yes; Orlowski, yes; Bazker, yes; Jones, yes; Mahoney, yes; Ryan, no. The motion passed with six yes votes and one no vote. Councilman Gazeau moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Kearney, yes; Ryan, no, with comment. He has always felt in the past, and he will always in the future, that he is going to vote his conscience. If he feels something is wrong, he must vote no. Roll call: Bazker, yes; Jones, yes; Orlowski, no; Mahoney, yes. The motion passed with five yes votes and two no votes. Resolution No. 2008-24 adopted. Resolution No. 2008-25 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor O'Grady. A resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of North Olmsted to enter into a sublease agreement with Cleveland Communications, Inc., providing for the city's occupation and use of the radio communications tower located on the rooftop of the Westbury Tower apartment building, and declaring an emergency. The Mayor requested suspension of the rules on Resolution Nos. 2008-25 and 2008-26 due to the timeliness issue. Councilman Barker moved for suspension of the rules requiring three readings and committee review. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mahoney and passed unanimously. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mahoney and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2008-25 adopted. Resolution No. 2008-26 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor O'Grady. A resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of North Olmsted to enter into a settlement and release agreement with Cleveland Communications, Inc., and declaring an emergency. Councilman Mahoney moved for suspension of the rules requiring three 13