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Council Minutes of 11-17-2009 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Brian Shlapack, 26788 West Road, Huntington Township, Ohio 44090 is speaking as a member of union Local 1267 as requested by the Executive Board. He reminded Council and the Administration that the SAFER grant application opened this Monday and runs through December 18. That grant, is for rehiring laid-off firefighters or also for hiring new firefighters. In the city's case, it would be hiring back laid off firemen. There are no salary limits and the benefits cover one hundred percent of all the salaxies and all the benefits for the entire two years with no obligation to pay back. Councilman Barker said he knows with the police grant it was a three year deal but you had to guarantee you could pay them for the fourth year or you'd have to pay back the money. Is there any kind of stipulation like that in this grant where they'll give two years but do we also have to guarantee the third or fourth year? Shlapack said no, and he referred anyone that has further questions to Matt Peters. Mayor O'Grady said that he was absolutely correct. Last year this grant could not be used to hire back laid off firefighters. The Ohio Delegation played a primary role in getting that changed into the legislation for this year. Mr. Shlapack pointed out that the four individuals that were laid off are the finest of individuals and he would want them to come help his family any day of the week. Mayor O'Grady mentioned that firefighter Shlapack is North Olmsted's Firefighter of the Year this year. Councilman Gareau asked far status of that grant application. Safety Director Thomas said as she reported to Council two weeks ago, the Administration is working on the grant and they will meet the deadline to apply for the grant. LEGISLATION Ordinance 2009-109 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its third reading. An Ordinance amending Sections 505.01 and 947.01 of the North Olmsted Codified Ordinances in order to permit responsible persons to walk. dogs on a leash in North Olmsted city parks. Councilman Brossard moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau. Roll Call: Councilman Brossard, no with comment. During the course of committee meetings regarding this proposed Ordinance, several concerns arose that were not included in the initial proposed Ordinance. These issues were discussed and debated at great length. While this Ordinance provides a good foundation to start with, I will be working with Councilwoman Jones on a more comprehensive Ordinance that we believe will be agreeable to all the concerned parties involved. Also, I would like to commend one of our residents, Jeff Sturgeon, for his determination and fortitude regarding this issue. He certainly made a strong argument on its behalf. Roll Call continued: Councilman Gareau, yes; Councilman Barker, no; Councilwoman Jones, no; Councilman Kearney, yes; Councilman Mahoney, no with comment. I look forward to the Ordinance as proposed by my colleagues, Mr. Brossard and Mrs. Daily Jones. -Roll Call continued: Councilman Orlowski, no. Ordinance 2009- 109 failed 5-2. Resolution 2009-129 introduced by Mayor O'Grady and the entire City Council was given its second reading. A Resolution directing the Auditor of Cuyahoga County to pay the city of North Olmsted, Ohio, during the year 2010, all money due and owing said city 7