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Council Minutes ol'6-18-2019 against it. He wants this Council to pass an ordinance outlawing the banning of plastic bags. He said the County is no longer the strong entity it was before. He said it is now a chartered organization, just like the city and thus they are on the same level as the City. He said they have no right to tell North Olmsted businesses they cannot pass out plastic bags if they want to because of home rule. Council President Jones let Mr. Lambert know, he had one minute left. Mr. Lambert asked for a five minute extension. Councilman Kearnev moved to extend Mr. Lambert's time an additional live minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed unanimously. Roll Call: Yes: Kearney, Limpert. Hemann, Glassburn, Brossard. Williamson. Schumann No: None Motion carried. Mr. L.ambcWs time extended five minutes by a vote of7-0. Mr. Lambert said the County has overstepped its bounds and if push comes to shove the City can tell its businesses it has the right to pass out plastic bags. Ile said, perhaps the Ordinance could have a stipulation if a business uses plastic bags, it must have a recycling bin for plastic bags to be returned to or perhaps the Ordinance can say only a federal or state ban will be recognized. Mr. Lambert says if it goes to court, the municipal court will hear the challenge, not the county court. Mr. Lambert suggested this idea be heard in the Environmental Control committee. He said the City needs to take a bold stand to defend its' right to home rule. He asked the Clerk of Council to inform him if and when this committee meeting is scheduled so he can add sorne additional input. LEGISLATION Ordinance 2019-60 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. An Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2019 and declaring an emergency, as amended. Councilman Kearney moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brossard and passed unanimously. Roll Call: Yes: Kearney, Brossard, Hemann, Williamson, Glassburn, Limpert, Schumann No: None Motion carried. Ordinance 2019-60 adopted 7-0. Resolution 2019-61 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. A Resolution adopting the alternative tax budget of the City of North Olmsted for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020, and submitting the same to the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer and its budget commission, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Schumann moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brossard and passed unanimously. Roll Call: 4