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Council Minutes of 11-8-2017 The Academy certifies you from the State, but it takes about another four months to learn how the particular city does things. We expect a lot out of them, but he said these guys have it. He said he sees the same enthusiasm in them he had when he started 20 years ago. He thinks they will make the City proud. Mr. Conway, Mr. Frantz and Mr. Kelley each took a moment to thank their family for their support and expressed excitement to start working for the City of North Olmsted. • Finally, James Weir was sworn in as a Lieutenant for the Fire Department. The oath is attached to the minutes. Fire Chief Schepp thanked City Council, Mayor and Directors for their support. He said Mr. Weir is perfect for this position and he is very proud of him. Chief Schepp said the Fire Department is evolving and it's moving in a very positive direction. He said the caliber of Jim Weir and all of the fire fighters is playing an important role in moving forward. Mr. Weir welcomed the new police officers and said North Olmsted is a great place to work and everyone will get along great. He thanked the City, Mayor and Council for giving him this opportunity. He thanked those who helped him when he started and as he progressed in his career. Mr. Weir also thanked his family for all they have done for him. Director of Law Gareau: • The case regarding the property on Berkshire that City Council agreed to fund the tear down of has been closed. The City should be receiving the $10,436.76 shortly as it reached an agreement with the lender. • The City just sold the Charles Road property, which is another teardown Council funded. • The property on Shelley which used to be former Councilwoman Carolyn Kasler's has been sold. Unfortunately, this house fell into disrepair after she passed away and her former husband moved, because the new owner did not take care of it. The house was bulldozed several years ago. This week at the Building and Zoning Board of Appeals a young family presented plans to build a new home on the spot. This is exactly what we hoped would happen when we take down these nuisance properties. The dream is they go back into good use and that's exactly what happened. Council cooperates and funds this and I wanted to let you know it's working. Director of Finance Copfer: • No report. Councilman Kearney Chairman of the Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Present were committee members Kearney, Schumann and Rahm; Council members Hemann, Limpert and Williamson; Mayor Kennedy, Assistant Director of Finance Sperling, Director of Safety & Service Glauner and guests. • Discussed first was Resolution 2017-73. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for diesel fuel and gasoline products for use by the City of North Olmsted, as per specifications on file, and authorizing the Mayor, after approval of the Board of Control, to enter into a contract to purchase 2