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Council Minutes of 11-6-2019 the Parks and Recreation writers could have written a better script. Mr. Limpert said this is a very good situation here and hopes everyone realizes it. Jim Burns 30119 Lorain Road Mr. Burns said he was at the meeting on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. He said the Chamber is also opposed to Ordinances 2019-90 and 2019-91. He said in the Code itself the Director of Planning and Director of Human Resources have specific education requirements they have to meet to hold the positions. He said the Director of Human Resources has no training for the Building Department and the Director of Planning & Development has no training for the other services. He said there would be a problem where Directors are not qualified by Code to handle the departments. Mr. Burns said the Building Code and Zoning Codes would all have to be revamped as the Building Commissioner would now be reporting to the wrong person. Mr. Burns also said there are federal requirements that Human Resources has to deal with that Planning does not and vice versa. He said by making this change the City will be exposing themselves to liability down the road it really doesn't want to. He requested the Ordinances be put back in committee or preferably tabled. LEGISLATION Ordinance 2019-80 introduced by Councilwoman Williamson was given its third reading. 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, as amended. Councilwoman Williamson moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brossard and passed unanimously. Roll Call: Yes: Williamson, Brossard, Hemann, Kearney, Glassbum, Schumann, Limpert No: None Motion carried. Ordinance 2019-80 adopted 7-0. Councilwoman Hemann voted yes with comment. I would like to thank Law Director Gareau for working so hard at all of my tedious questions regarding this legislation. I had concerns about the adult portion, the 18 and over portion, of this legislation and he did a very good job at getting down to the bottom of all of them and making it possible for me to vote yes. Thank you. Resolution 2019-88 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Planning and Development to make application on behalf of the City of North Olmsted for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the fiscal year 2020 for the North Olmsted Community Park Walking Path project; further authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant if awarded and to execute a contract with Cuyahoga County, and declaring an emergency. Councilman 0