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Council Minutes of 1-16-2018 Well, Ted Williams said `that's the life being a firefighter, it sure beats being a ballplayer, I'd rather be a firefighter.' Guys, you are here, you made it and we are welcoming you today. The Fire Department will give you the badge you wear on your chest, the City will give you the patch on your shoulder and your family gave you your name. For all three of these, make everyone proud. To the families of these new firefighters, once you have a firefighter in your family, your family and this community become one big extended family. • The Mayor swore in the following three police officers: Majed Abuzahrieh, Kyle Wilson and Shane Wyatt. Chief Wagner thanked Council, the Mayor and all of the Directors for their support. He also recognized Jeff Medves as he just retired from the Police Department. Chief Wagner said the City goes through an extensive background check to hire the best of the best. He said Shane and Majed are both currently serving in the United States Military. He said they have already graduated from the Peace Officer Academy and will go right into their four month field training. The Chief said that Kyle will think he was in the military when he graduates from the Academy. Chief Wagner said the department is proud to have all three of these guys. The Chief also wanted to talk about the promotion to Sergeant of Dave Woehrman. He said Dave has been with the department since 1996 and they had the privilege of working the same shift together. He has spent time in the firearms program as a Taser instructor, an evidence technician and he is ready to be a supervisor for us. He is going to do a great job. • The Mayor thanked all the police and firefighters that attended and their support staff. He said it is great to see even retired police and firefighters come to watch the swearing in and you can see the sense of family here in the community. The Mayor also thanked the families of those being hired for coming as it means a lot. Director of Law Gareau: • I was not able to attend the last meeting as my wife and I were celebrating our 21 sr wedding anniversary out of town, but I wanted to wish everyone a healthy and happy New Year in 2018 and I look forward to working with everyone here. Bryan O'Malley came to the City in 1998 and I am happy to have him back for the next four years working with us. Michael Gordillo has been with us as our Prosecutor since 2005 and will be back for the next four years. Annie Kilbane has been with the City since 2002. She worked under two Mayors and has been with me for four years and will also be back. • The first item I want to comment on is the State ex rel. James Connell et al. v. City of North Olmsted et al. This is the class action flooding case. It is set for mediation on January 19 at 10 a.m.. I'm not sure what we are going to mediate, but we are going to give it a shot and see if we can get something taken care of. • On Monday, we have a telephone conference for Officer Chris Fox and his unemployment claim. • On Thursday morning, I have a meeting scheduled with the Rocky River Court to discuss Marsy's Law, the recently passed legislation regarding victims' rights in criminal proceedings. I will be attending to ensure we are in compliance. Director of Finance Copfer: • The Finance Department is busy closing last year while beginning this year. 2