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Council Minutes of 09-15-2015 Director from having any affiliation with a law firm that would do business with the city. He said Brake's opinion on the recommendation was that Lambert was somewhat hostile in the way the recommendation was written. Lambert said no, the idea came about when former Law Director Dubelko was with the city. People are beginning to get the idea that perhaps some of these things are not being fairly looked at. People have to have a choice. Law Director Gareau said that the ethical code that governs attorneys in the state of Ohio is very explicit on conflicts of interest. It couldn't be more clear about an attorney representing two entities in the same transaction being a grave violation of the ethical code. This is a code he takes very seriously. This conflict of interest is a non-issue, and that's why the Charter Review Commission did not recommend this to Council. Lambert asked Gareau if his father represented clients coming before boards and commissions while serving as Law Director at the same time. Gareau said no. Gareau asked if Lambert had something specific in mind. Lambert said no, he was told that former Law Director Gareau has appeared before the boards and commissions with, perhaps, applications for clients. Gareau told Lambert if he is going to accuse someone of committing some sort of an ethical breach, come forward with something other than some anonymous person or hearsay. LEGISLATION Ordinance 2015-67 introduced by Councilman Schumann on behalf of himself and Councilman Barker was given its second reading. An Ordinance enacting new Chapter 949 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code entitled "Animal Control and Nuisance Abatement" in order to establish procedures for animal control and cost recovery, as amended. Councilman Barker made a motion to suspend the rule requiring three readings. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson and passed unanimously. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson and passed unanimously. Ordinance 2015-67 adopted 6-0. Resolution 2015-70 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its second reading. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the purchase of 5,000 tons of stone for various Service Department needs throughout the city as detailed in the specifications on file, further authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder(s) to purchase said stone, after Board of Control Approval. Resolution 2015-71 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its second reading. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the purchase of 5,000 tons of asphalt materials for various Service Department needs throughout the city as detailed in the specifications on file, further authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder(s) to purchase said materials, after Board of Control approval. Resolution 2015-72 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its second reading. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for diesel fuel and gasoline products for use by the City of North Olmsted, as per specifications on file, and authorizing the Mayor, after approval of the Board of Control, to enter into a contract to purchase such products. 4