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Council Minutes of 12-15-2009 In accordance with the Rules of Council and the Ordinances and Charter of the City of North- Olmsted, I do formally announce my resignation as Council Representative at- Large for the City of North Olmsted for the term ending December 31, 2011. This resignation is effective December 31, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. I would like to, however, to take a moment and offer some personal reflections if I may. In the past eleven years, many of my Council colleagues have impressed me with their commitment and true professionalism. All have served nobly as the elected officials here have. But, one Council colleague left an indelible impression on my view of public service and I'd like to mention her briefly. Councilwoman Carolyn Kesler passed away nearly four years ago. I want those who did not know her to appreciate that :she was a woman of extraordinary courage, faith and strength. Her mere presence in the Council Chamber served as a reminder to me to never forget the important things in life: family, faith and the gift of life itself. Her example proved that life is not about the destination but the journey. We can all learn from her life and her example. It's a lesson I carry to this day. When I began on Council my life was so much different than it is today. The one constant however is the support of my family. This includes my parents, siblings, Karla my wife and my children Jack, William and Elizabeth. I want to thank them for all that they have done. They make the journey worth traveling. I thank-the residents of North Olmsted and my colleagues for allowing me the upcoming opportunity in public service. I pledge to you that as your next Director of Law, we will work together professionally to move our City forward. Finally, in the lesson I learned not so long ago from Carolyn: I've enjoyed this journey. I truly have. It's been a wonderful opportunity to serve this community as a member of Council. Thank you for that opportunity. Councilman Gareau, Chairman of the Finance Committee: The Finance Committee of Council met on the December 8, 2009 at ? p.m. Present that .evening were Council committee members Gareau, Barker and Kearney; Council President Kennedy; Council members Brossard, Jones, Orlowski; Finance Director and Safety Director. 1) Dr. Thomas presented to Council the County proposal to reimburse the city on the order of $20,000 for costs and expenses related to the POD -point of dispensing - H1N1 Program that the city hosted. The legislation is on the agenda this evening. She requested that it be passed under suspension, and she presented the legislation to Council in advance of this particular meeting so that Council would have better knowledge and be more comfortable passing it. 2) 2009-135 is an Ordinance to make and transfer appropriations for current expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2009. The purpose of this is to rebalance the funds that have needs that are not being met financially but where other revenue is available. This legislation shifts and transfers in order to make up for those deficiencies. There was a motion made at a prior meeting to hold it in committee by Councilman Gareau and seconded by Councilman Kearney, which passed 3-0. That was held in committee until December 15, 2009. There were a number of amendments mentioned at the December 8 meeting with a request to suspend the rules. He will report on that in a moment. 3) 2009-139 is an Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2010. Council will be required to appropriate funds and satisfy the city's obligations for the 8 ~.:.e;,x.~::.,,