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Council Minutes of 9-3-2019 emphasize the hazardous effects of smoking and vaping and steer juveniles away from the behavior. There was discussion from the committee about this and the administration wanted to provide information. • There was a claim that came in for an injury at the Recreation Center from an individual using the pool. An injury was suffered to his leg and foot. It did not appear to be much at first, but it progressed to the point where it was a serious injury. The Law Director did not believe the City has liability in the case, but it has been turned over to the insurance company to process pre -filing to see if something could be done to handle the claim. Again, the Director of Law isn't sure it will go anywhere, but wanted to inform Council a claim has come in. Director of Finance Copfer: • No Report. Councilman Kearney Chairman of the Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee: The Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee met on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 9:02 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Present were committee members Kearney, Hemann & Brossard; Council members Glassburn, Limpert, Schumann and Williamson; Council President Jones; Mayor Kenny, Director of Finance Copfer, Director of Human Resources Gallo, Director of Safety & Service Glauner, Director of Planning & Development Lieber, Recreation Commissioner Drenski, Assistant Recreation Commissioner Wetmore and guests. • Discussed was Resolution 2019-76. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to solicit Statements of Qualifications from qualified design professionals to provide architectural and engineering services for the North Olmsted Community Park Ballfields Rehabilitation Project, and further authorizing the Mayor, following approval by the Board of Control, to enter into a contract with the firm selected in the "R.F.Q." process, and declaring an emergency. Pros and cons were discussed and the committee voted 2-1 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, August 27, 2019 at 8:20 p.m. Present were committee members Brossard, Williamson and Limpert; Council members Hemann, Glassburn, Kearney and Schumann; Council President Jones; Mayor Kennedy, Director of Finance Copfer, Director of Human Resources Gallo, Director of Law Gareau, Director of Safety & Service Glauner, Director of Planning and Development Lieber and guests. • Discussed Ordinance 2019-80. An Ordinance amending Chapter 557 of the General Offenses Code of the City of North Olmsted, entitled "Sale of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products to Minors," in order to prohibit the sale to or possession of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices by individuals under 21 years of age, and declaring an emergency. After thoughtful discussion, most of it 2