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Council Minutes of 2/5/2008 i~~, requesting proposals in connection with personal service contracts, and repealing Sections 111.03 et seq. of Chapter 111 of the Administrative Code. Councilman Gareau moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Roll call: Gareau, yes, with comment that he votes yes for this because of the greater issue of establishing a formalized process for personal services contracts. But he does have reservations with respect to the provision that the bond counsel and financial advisors consistent with borrowing are included as an exception. He would encourage, despite that fact that the administration utilize its very own RFP process, to at least select and make available for review any individual who may respond to the RFP so that we can present to the Board of Control those people we believe are best qualified. It may be the people we have now. But at least we are able to go through the process the way it's intended to for every contractor-not to exclude one or two contractors. He believes the contractors excluded are the golf pro, gymnastics teacher, and bond counsel. It's inconsistent to have those types of exception in a law. He would encourage the administration to follow that law even though it is not required to with those positions. In spite of that, the greater good is served by the ordinance. He will vote yes. Roll call continued: Barker, yes; Jones, yes; Kearney, yes; Mahoney, yes; Orlowski, yes; Ryan, no. The motion passed with six yes votes and one no vote. Ordinance No. 2007-68 adopted. Ordinance No. 2007-72 introduced by Mayor O'Grady on behalf of himself and Council Members Barker and Jones was given its third reading. An ordinance amending Sections 721.01, 721.03 and 721.09, and creating new Section 721.031 of Chapter 721 of the Business Regulation Code (Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers) in order to create a "Do Not Knock Registry" and to update various other provisions of this Chapter of the Business Regulation Code, as amended. Councilman Barker moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Council Member Dailey Jones. Roll call: Barker, yes; Jones, yes, with comment. This legislation seems like it has been a long time coming that it has been talked about and reworked She appreciates all the efforts of Mr. Barker and the Law Director in crafting this and all of Council. She is pleased to bring this service to our residents. Roll call continued: Mahoney, yes; Ryan, no, with comment. The First Amendment of the United States is a very difficult amendment. It is difficult to give people free speech. It's often uncomfortable. But as we continue down a path of making it comfortable for people, we start biting against the First Amendment right we have for free speech. He believes this is going too far and can't in good conscience vote yes on this. Roll call continued: Gareau, yes; Kearney, yes; Orlowski, yes. The motion passed with six yes votes and one no vote. Ordinance No. 2007-72 adopted. Resolution No. 2007-151 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its third reading. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for diesel fuel and gasoline products for use by the City of North Olmsted, as per specifications now on file in his office, and authorizing the Mayor to contract for same, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Gareau moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2007-151 adopted. 9