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Council Minutes of 9-5-2017 in the hospital. He is now on disability and is financially and physically unable to fix his driveway. He has also had open heart surgery in April and September of 2016. He said he is not the only person who is going through things financially and physically who are getting citations. He said he keeps his house kept up well, he is just asking for some assistance with the driveway. He said he tried getting a loan, but is unable to. He said he was able to get an extension from the Building Department until April. He said he has to choose between his medication and saving up to fix the driveway. He said he isn't asking for a handout, but he is asking for some assistance. The Mayor said he would meet with him the next day to discuss the issue. LEGISLATION Ordinance 2017-46 introduced by Mayor Kennedy and was given its third reading. An Ordinance amending Chapter 1135 "One and Two Family Residence Districts" of Chapter Eleven of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted titled "Planning and Zoning Code," for the purpose of implementing zoning code changes proposed by the City of North Olmsted Planning and Design Commission, as amended. Councilman Schumann moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rahm and passed unanimously. Ordinance 2017-46 adopted 7-0. Resolution 2017-52 introduced by Mayor Kennedy and was given its third reading. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to solicit statements of qualifications ("SOQs") from qualified individuals or firms to provide professional services related to employee retirement investment options in addition to those offered by the State of Ohio Deferred Compensation Program; and further authorizing the Mayor, subject to approval of the Board of Control, to enter into a personal services contract with the individual or firm selected, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Kearney moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. Resolution 2017-52 adopted 7-0. Ordinance 2017-53 introduced by Mayor Kennedy and was given its third reading. An Ordinance accepting a deed from Warren P. Geiger and/or his successors in interest, donating land to the City of North Olmsted. Councilman Kearney moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. Ordinance 2017-53 adopted 7-0. Ordinance 2017-55 introduced by Councilmembers Schumann and Rahm and was given its third reading. An Ordinance amending Section 375.03 of the Traffic Code entitled "Snowmobiles, Off -Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles; Code Application; Prohibited Operation" in order to increase nuisance regulations, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Rahm moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed 6-1. Ordinance 2017-55 adopted 6-1. Councilman Limpert made a comment with his yes vote. I applaud my Council peers for trying to propose a solution to a problem for several of our residents and I think this is a step in the right direction. I hope that we evaluate this and in the future have a little more discussion to come up with the best solution possible. My vote is yes. 5