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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED DECEMBER 6, 2016 Present: Council President Jones, Council Members Barker, Brossard, Kearney, Limpert, Schumann & Williamson Also Present: Mayor Kennedy, Director of Law Gareau, Director of Safety & Service Glauner, Director of Planning & Development Wenger, and Clerk of Council Massarolo Absent: Director of Finance Copfer and Human Resources Director Gallo 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 November 15, 2016 were approved as written. The following legislation will be considered for passage under suspension of the rules this evening: Second Reading — Ordinance 2016-127 and Ordinance 2016-128. REPORTS Mayor Kennedy: • Thanked the Arts Commission volunteers along with the Senior Center, Park and Recreation, Service Department and Planning Department staffs that made the 2016 North Olmsted Noel a success and fun filled event for all the kids there. • Introduced Carl Schantz to present a check to a representative from the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Mr. Schantz stated the Fire Department has put on a car show to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the past 29 years and this year they donated more money than ever from this event. One hundred percent of the proceeds always goes to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The event was attended by about four to five thousand people and had over 600 cars show up. He presented a check for $12,030.00. He also gave the Mayor letters of recognition to send out to those who helped put on the event. The representative from the Muscular Dystrophy Association thanked everyone who helped organize the car show. She said the money would stay in the local area and help people that suffer from 43 diseases the association covers. The money will help with expenses for Care Centers, Support Groups and a Summer Camp in Strongsville for kids aged six to 17. • The Mayor recognized Madeline Brookshire as she is retiring from her role as the Food Pantry Volunteer Coordinator. He read a proclamation from the City (text is attached to the minutes) and presented it to her. After he finished, Ms. Brookshire said this was wonderful and she did not expect it. She also said volunteering and