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Council Minutes of 04-07-2015 said to Lambert that he hopes he's learned his lesson because they won't be easy the next time. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane he said he apologizes to Gareau for upsetting him. He said he respects Gareau for coming up here and voicing his opinion just as he has voiced his opinion many times. Lambert said the Charter Review Commission before 2003 had specific instructions that did conform to a higher law. Those specific instructions were that Council had to put those on the ballot. This wasn't a mailman's opinion. Lambert said several lawyers reviewed this. Former Law Director Dubelko issued an opinion at Michael Gareau Jr.'s request that they had to go on the ballot. It was after when Michael Gareau presented 2003-101 which changed the Charter Review Commission. The language was deceptive and said "would you like to get rid of the Charter Review Commission and create a Commission that's an advisory to the Council". It didn't say that they were taking away the powers of the Commission to put those on the ballot. Lambert said one of the things he said besides saying Gareau is deceptive is that Gareau was condescending and he stood up here and said "not some mailman". Gareau just proved his point. Mayor Kennedy said he remembers when Lambert came to a Council meeting and said "I'm more man than that; you'll never find me online blogging bad-mouthing people online. I'll come up and tell you right to your face". Mayor Kennedy asked Lambert if he was online blogging. Mayor Kennedy said Lambert said if Mayor's Court works he will come up there and tell you it works and tell you that you were right. Mayor Kennedy said Lambert cowered down like a little coward. Mayor Kennedy asked Lambert again if he was online blogging because he said he would never do it. Lambert said that he never said he wouldn't do anything. The answer is it's none of your business what I do in my private life. Mayor Kennedy said then don't come up here and tell him he doesn't do it. Michael Gareau, 6050 Barton Road said he does not accept Lambert's apology for making him angry. He said he doesn't care who Lambert talked to. He knows what his own opinion is and case law he's read and what the Constitution says. There are two ways to amend the Charter—2/3 vote of Council and by petition. That's it. LEGISLATION Resolution 2015-21 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its second reading. A Resolution dispensing with the RFP process and authorizing the Mayor to renew a contract with MB3 Consulting LLC for the purpose of providing economic development consulting services to the city, and declaring an emergency. Resolution 2015-22 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to advertise for bids for the award of a contract to provide construction for the North Olmsted Facility Signage Project, as detailed in the specifications on file in the Planning Department, and authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to contract for the same with the lowest and best bidder. Ordinance 2015-23 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman Barker. An Ordinance establishing and fixing the compensation for Council at-Large members 4