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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED JUNE 3, 2014 Present: Council President Jones, Council Members Barker, Brossard, Hemann, Kearney, Limpert, Schumann and Williamson Also Present: Mayor Kennedy, Director of Law Gareau, Director of Finance Copfer, Clerk of Council Gallo, Director of Safety /Service Glauner, Director of Planning /Development Wenger and Director of Human Resources Farver. Council President Jones called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. The Council meeting minutes of May 7, 2014 were approved as written. The following legislation will be considered for passage under suspension of the rules this evening: Second Reading — Ordinance 2014 -37; First Reading — Resolution 2014 -44 and Resolution 2014 -47. REPORTS Mayor Kennedy: • He swore in Firefighter Carl Schanz as he was promoted to Lieutenant for the North Olmsted Fire Department. Schanz thanked his wife, Sue, and members of his family as well as members of the Fire Dept. Chief Schepp thanked Council and the Administration for their support. He read the Department's Mission Statement and commended the Fire Dept. on their current hard work and expectations moving forward. • Mayor Kennedy presented Mr. Scouting with his Proclamation, and Council President Jones presented Mrs. Scouting with her Proclamation (attached). The Honorary Officials for All Scouts Day 2014 were announced. Director of Law Gareau: • Regarding the matter of Brian Bielozer, et al vs. The City of North Olmsted, it was filed in the Court of Common Pleas. There were a number of claims that were asserted against the city and various employees by former Patrolman, Brian Bielozer. The Reminger Law Firm has been retained as insurance defense counsel and has entered an appearance on behalf of the City of North Olmsted and the named defendants. They have filed a motion to remove the matter at Federal Court. An answer will be filed before the end of the week. • He reviewed Mayor's Court activity and cases that were prosecuted by Michael Gordillo. Primary charges have been traffic control devices (red lights and stop signs), using mobile communication devices while operating a motor vehicle, driving under the influence charges, display of plates, display of license and