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Council Minutes of 12-IS-2009 Resolution 2009-151 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilwoman Jones on behalf of herself and Councilman Kearney. A Resolution opposing any pay increase in 2010 for Congressional Representatives of the United States of America and declaring an emergency. Councilwoman Jones made a motion to suspend the rule requiring three readings as Congress is currently considering this issue. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. Councilwoman Janes moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney. Roll Call: Jones, yes with comment. On behalf of myself and Mr. Kearney, I would like to thank resident Don Pangrac for bringing this issue to our attention at our last Council meeting. After we explored the issue a little further, we did realize that indeed Congress is considering letting a pay increase for 2010 for members of the U.S. Congress. Having gone through what our city has gone through over this past year watching employees not only be laid off but many employees also getting reduced benefits, our residents here losing their jobs, and our elderly residents who are on social security not seeing an increase in their benefits for this coming year - I cannot in good conscience see how our members of U.S. Congress can go ahead and increase their pay at a time when our country is going through this. So, therefore, my vote is yes. Roll Call continued: Kearney, yes; Gareau, no with comment. I thank Mr. Pangrac for bringing the matter forward. I thank my colleague, Nicole, for also having the insight to look into the issue. However, as I have historically done, I have voted no with respect to Resolutions such asthese -not because I happen to believe our Congressmen and women deserve a pay raise, perhaps they don't, so my vote is no not because of the merits, merely because I do not have faith in the Resolution and its value. Roll Call continued: Orlowski, yes; Brossard, yes; Barker, yes with comment. As many of you know, I usually don't vote in favor of Resolutions either, but I think this is a good Resolution. Not only are city employees, but most every resident in North Olmsted is going through some type of sacrifice due to this economy. I know I arn. I know some of my colleagues are. So, that's why I'm voting for this Resolution. My vote is yes. Resolution 2009-151 adopted 5-1. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Councilman Bazker scheduled a BZD meeting for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 to discuss Ordinances 2009-63, 2009-64, 2009-$6, and 2009-100 all of which are related to the Wind Turbine Overlay District. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers. The Planning Director and Assistant Law Director are asked to attend. On behalf of Councilman Mahoney, Councilwoman Jones scheduled a Recreation, Public Pazks and Buildings Committee meeting for $:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 to discuss Ordinance 2009-145. The Safety Director and Animal Warden are asked to attend. Councilman Gazeau scheduled a Finance Committee meeting for 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 to discuss 2409-142, 2009-143, 2009-147, 2Q09-148 and 2009-149. The Planning Director, Safety Director and Service Director aze asked to attend. 14