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Council Minutes of 03-01-2016 • Discussed were three Resolutions: Resolution 2016-12 which is a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase a new Ford F-550 Truck and related equipment from Middletown Ford at a cost of $62,899.69, through the State Purchase Program; and further authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to effectuate such purchase; Resolution 2016-13 which is a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase a new Ford F-150 Pick-up from Middletown Ford at a cost of $25,544.99, through the State Purchase Program; and further authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to effectuate such purchase; Resolution 2016-14 which is a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase a new GMC Sierra 4x4 Pick-up from Buick GMC of Beachwood at a cost of$27,281.00, through the State Purchase Program; and further authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to effectuate such purchase. All three trucks were priced at the State Purchase price, which covers snow plows. The two pickup trucks will be used by the Foremen. The committee voted 2-0 to recommend approval of all three Resolutions with suspension. Councilman Kearney made a motion to amend Resolution 2016-14 to remove the Beachwood dealership and add North Olmsted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Resolution 2016-14 amended 6-0. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Jim Burns, 3978 Dover Center Road referenced Ordinance 2016-106 which is a Charter amendment. He apologized as he could not attend the Public Hearing regarding this Ordinance. He referenced the whereas clauses which state that Council is non-partisan, and he said this is not true. He feels that this Ordinance should go to the voters or not be considered at all. The non-partisan part of the Charter deals with elections. The reason this was put in was because the residents wanted to go to the polls and vote for people that are qualified for the job instead of having each party select the candidates. Council is comprised of basically two parties with their own agendas. There is a difference between both parties. Regarding committees, if a minority party disagrees with the majority vote, he/she can make a minority report at a Council meeting where their position can be presented. He has heard from somebody that all of Council gets along so it doesn't make a difference. He feels it does make a difference. Councilman Limpert can ask his father and grandfather; there was a time when Council did not work well together, and there will be times in the future when Council does not work well together. There may be a time when the current majority party will be the minority party, and they will want to assure their representation on key committees. The "non-partisan" deals with elections only. This Ordinance deals with the operation of Council itself The operation of Council is partisan, therefore, this Ordinance should not pass. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane referenced Jim Burns' comments and said the reason for going non-partisan goes back to Westlake when two Republican mayors who were opposed in their philosophies ran and all of the Democrats couldn't choose which one they wanted of the two Republicans. It was very controversial and made the news back in the 1980s. He referenced Ordinance 2016-18. He asked if this will affect tent sales in Frostville. Director Gareau said this is a matter that will be discussed next week in committee. It is not the intent of the Ordinance to deal with a tent event at Frostville. 3