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Council Minutes of 12-6-2016 Dover Playhouse in 1983 at the North Olmsted Middle School stage. In 1988, Dover Playhouse made its first appearance at the Old Town Hall, however, it was short-lived as the next year the building was needed to store bus parts. An idea was proposed to put on plays under an Army tent. The group changed the name to Dover Players and the North Olmsted Recreational Parking Lot became the home base and plays would be free depending solely on donations from patrons. After moving for a few years to Olmsted Falls, the organization was invited back to the Old Town Hall. Dover Players prided itself by showcasing new original plays by new authors and directors, most from North Olmsted. He stated his memories of Dover Players started when his oldest son was in high school. His involvement started when his son came home one night and said the director needed someone to play the piano in a production and while you do not want to hear him play the piano, the experience taught him how to arrange music. Since that time he has been given the privilege to co -write and co -direct four musicals. Mr. Campbell's time expired and Councilman Barker made a motion to extend his comments for five additional minutes. Councilman Limpert seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Campbell's time was extended by five minutes by a vote of 6-0. He said the Old Town Hall has always been a part of the theater and community. With the closing of the Old Town Hall he said he is not aware of any other affordable public space in the community where Dover Players can setup and perform its musicals. He said he had to decide if he wanted to go down the dark path of social media or just say a fond farewell. He said he thought about what the Boy Scott oath would say about this. He said he is choosing to honor the kind memories of Dover Players. He said Dover Players used a building that was underutilized and brought music and entertainment at little or no cost to the City. He thanked many of those who started and continued the Dover Players organization. He said he is here to say goodbye to a friend. Mr. Campbell said it is still his hope a place could be found in the City where Dover Players could survive and continue to provide affordable entertainment to the community. He said any help from Council would be appreciated. If no space could be found, that in future planning session's he hoped consideration be given to creating a free community space that can be used for plays and musicals at the Recreation Center or Springvale. LEGISLATION Resolution 2016-125 introduced by Mayor Kennedy and was given its third 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. Councilwoman Williamson moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed. Ordinance 2016-125 adopted 5-0. Due to Clerk error, Councilman Kearney was not called on to vote for 2016-125. Resolution 2016-126 introduced by Mayor Kennedy and was given its third 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