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Council Minutes of 4-17-2018 Everyone knows this is a young person's game. With the last three hires in the last six months, Nicklas is the ninth police officer the City has sworn in, Chief Wagner said. He also said in a City of our size, this is unprecedented. He thanked Human Resources and Civil Service for all their work along with the Mayor and Directors. The Chief said Nicklas comes to North Olmsted already certified so he will start right in on his training period. Chief Wagner said he is more than qualified and he believes he will fit right in. Director of Law Gareau: • No Report. Director of Finance Copfer: • The City sold its Capital Borrowing Notes for $1,990,000. The City went out for bids on April 10 and had five bidders, two were very close. Stifel Nicolaus & Company purchased it at a net interest cost of 1.905%. The City will close on April 24. As of the date of the sale the City will be capable of signing contracts for capital projects. Councilman Kearney Chairman of the Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee: The Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee met on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Present were committee members Kearney, Hemann & Brossard; Council members Glassburn, Limpert and Schumann; Mayor Kennedy, Director of Safety & Service Glauner, Director of Planning & Development Lieber and guests. • Discussed first was Resolution 2018-42. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to make application on behalf of the City of North Olmsted for a NatureWorks Grant for improvements to North Olmsted Community Park through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR); further authorizing a local match of 25%; further authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant, if awarded, and to execute any contract with ODNR, and declaring an emergency. The Administration knows grant money is a chance to save our City resources so they can be used elsewhere. Director Lieber has a proven track record of successfully going after grants. If the application is successful, the money will be used for outdoor fitness equipment at the city park. The Committee voted 3-0 to recommend to Council. Councilman Brossard Chairman of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee: The Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee met on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Present were committee members Brossard and Limpert; Council members Glassburn, Hemann, Kearney and Schumann; Mayor Kennedy, Director of Safety & Service Glauner, Director of Planning & Development Lieber, Terry Groden from the North Olmsted School Board and guests. • Discussed was Resolution 2018-37. A Resolution supporting the North Olmsted School District's efforts to encourage an increase in school safety and a reduction of violence in schools. The School Board is seeking additional funding for mental health services and training for school employees for safety measures. The Board 2