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Council Minutes of 10-20-2009 problems, but a lot of these guys don't have a job. He's not saying they're going to get jobs from this, but let's stop sitting on our hands in Northeast Ohio and all of Ohio and let's get something going. We can talk about fear, fear, fear; we can't be afraid of our own shadow. We have to move forward. Terry Groden, 25211 Chase Drive said he almost got up at the last meeting when there was a similar resolution regarding Issue 4. He's not going to talk about the merits or shortcomings of this Issue or that Issue, but he doesn't believe that voicing support or non-support for these types of Issues as a representative body for all the residents of North Olmsted is something that falls under the responsibilities of this body. Thank you. Councilman Kearney moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mahoney. Roll Call: Kearney, yes; Mahoney, yes; Gareau, no with comment. I could not have stated my feelings on the particular issue more appropriately than Mr. Groden just stated them. So, this is the rare occasion where I will incorporate Mr. Groden's comments into my vote. Roll call continued: Orlowski, yes; Jones, yes; Barker, no with comment. It's not to say that I'm against state Issue 3 or for Issue 3. I'm just against a resolution. Roll call continued: Brossard, yes. Resolution 2009-127 adopted 5-2. Resolution 2009-128 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor O'Grady. A Resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. Councilman Gareau made a motion to suspend the rule requiring three readings noting it is due to assess tax levies by November 2; next Council meeting is November 4. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Council President Kennedy asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to address Council with regard to this legislation. Councilman Gareau asked if that requires an emergency clause. Copfer said no, you have to pass the Resolution the county sent to you. Gareau moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Resolution 2009-128 adopted. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Councilman Barker reminded everyone that there will be a Public Hearing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 to discuss Ordinances 2009-86 and 2009-100 (Wind Energy Overlay District). He scheduled a BZD meeting for 7:30 p.m. following the Public Hearing to discuss Harry Buffalo. The Planning Director is asked to attend. Councilman Gareau scheduled a Finance Committee meeting for 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 to discuss legislation 2009-124 and 2009-125. The Finance Director and Planning Director are asked to attend. Councilwoman Jones scheduled a Streets and Transportation Committee meeting for 8:05 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 to discuss the snow removal plan for this upcoming winter. The Service Director is asked to attend. 12 ~k,~~n _ . ,.