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Council Minutes of 12-6-2016 Councilman Limpert made a motion to recommend the reappointment of David Neville to the Landmarks Commission for a new term starting January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. David Neville reappointed to the Landmarks Commission by a vote of 6-0. Councilman Limpert made a motion to recommend the reappointment of Julie Nader to the Planning & Design Commission for a new term starting January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2021. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. Julie Nader reappointed to the Planning & Design Commission by a vote of 6-0. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Jeff Sturgeon 3092 West 231 St St. North Olmsted Mr. Sturgeon wanted to get information on the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC). He received a postcard from NOPEC that he needed to fill out and return in order to opt -out of its electric plan. He opted -out and he does not really think it is a good thing for the city. He said its rates are mediocre compared to other rates out there and NOPEC has an "F" rating from the Better Business Bureau. He does not like the fact every resident is automatically enrolled unless one opts -out. He said the way you have to opt -out is by returning an index card NOPEC mails you within a certain time frame. It's easy to misplace or lose the card. If you do not opt -out in time, it costs you $25 to cancel. He said it is wrong he is being forced into something he does not want to be in and the process with the index card is flawed. He does not know how long the contract is with NOPEC or if the City gets any incentives for using them. He would like to know if the City receives data on how many stay with them compared to opting out. He said it's a scam and while he thinks one should be able to use NOPEC if they want to, one should not be auto -enrolled and forced to opt -out if they do not want the service. Mayor Kennedy responded saying NOPEC negotiates deals with a lot of the cities in this area and one has the ability to opt -out if they wish. He said the City feels NOPEC gives us the best rates. He said all of the cities around here use them and he has never heard another Mayor question them and there is always a difference of opinions among Mayors. Nevertheless, he said he would be happy to look into it further. Mr. Sturgeon also said his property is up for an easement that is being discussed later this evening and he would like to move it along as quickly as possible. Jeff Campbell 27955 Terrace Dr. North Olmsted Mr. Campbell recited the Boy Scout oath and said it is what he teaches his scouts and own children to live by. He said he is attending to give an eulogy to the group and its run at Old Town Hall in a public forum and on the record. He said Dover Players started as 7