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Council Minutes of 2/3/2009 LEGISLATION ', Resolution No. 2009-4 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. A resolution creating a new Citizens' Committee for the purpose of gathering and presenting to City Council projects for consideration for the city's Community Development. Block Grant (CDBG) applications for fiscal years 2010 through 2012. Resolution 2009-7 introduced by Councilman Mahoney on behalf of himself and Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. A resolution accepting a donation of field reconditions from the North Olmsted Hot Stove League in orde,~ to construct a dugout for Clague Road #1, provide for a maintenance contract for Diamonds #1 and #5 at North Olmsted Park and Diamonds #1 and #2 at Claque Road Park with an optional service for the construction and restoration of the infield and right outfield for the city park at Chestnut Intermediate School and declaring an emergency. Resolution No. 2009-9 introduced by Councilman Orlowski on behalf of Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. A resolution authorizing the Director of Planning to file an application for a Community Recycling Awareness Grant from the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District; further authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant, if awarded; and declaring an emergency. Councilman Orlowski moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings noting the legislation had been reviewed in committee, the application is time sensitive, and the committee recommended approval to all of Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan and passed unanimously. Councilman Orlowski moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2009-9 adopted. Ordinance No. 2009-11 introduced by Councilman Gareau on behalf of Mayor O'Grady was given its second reading. An ordinance amending Section 137.01 Composition of Chapter 137 of the Administrative Code, entitled "Department of Law," in order to eliminate certain duties of the Assistant Director of Law -Part-time, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Gareau moved for suspension of the rule requiring three readings noting the legislation had been reviewed in committee, and the reasons for suspension, which he gave in his report, would be for the purpose to get this in effect for purposes of the appropriation ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Councilman Gareau moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Barker. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Barker, yes; Mahoney, yes; Jones, yes, with comment. Because of the economic situation that our city faces, she realizes and appreciates the Law Director's leadership within his department regarding this issue. But like many of the cuts that we are experiencing right now, this one hurts as Carole Heyward brings a wealth of knowledge and information to our city. She is thankful that we are able to retain Ms. Heyward as the Fair Housing Administrator for our city. Roll call continued: Ryan, yes, with comment that this is very difficult for him personally because he has had a relationship with the Law Dept. for many years. He knows that Jim Dubelko has done a marvelous job, and he was a great follow-up to Michael Gareau Sr., and he sees that Mike Gareau Jr. is an excellent follow-up too. But it's very difficult when we start making cuts in the Law Dept. because he thinks that's really the brains of the operation. It is difficult to vote yes, but he does. Roll call 10 ~~,~