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Council Minutes of 3-16-2021 Glassburn offered his proposal concerning transfer amendments with the theory this would protect road maintenance funds into the future. Councilman Limpert and Councilman Schumann opposed as they wanted to preserve funds in the general fund, however, it moved forward. The final topic brought forth was merit raises for a select number of employees, but there was no agreed upon proposal so no amendment moved forward. Councilman Glassburn moved to amend Ordinance 2021-15 to include the amendments discussed in committee of the whole and in the legislation sent to Council on Friday, including the following: To restore the $200,000 for the salt truck to the Streets Fund; expand the Small Business Grant Relief Program by $25,000 in the Economic Development Fund; to remove $20,000 for consulting in the Economic Development Fund; to add $2,500 in Forestry for historic cemetery maintenance; to remove $1,700 for fireworks insurance; to eliminate $3,000 for postage for the North Olmsted Magazine; to add in $17,500 for community policing and outside services and to transfer 50% of the salaries and benefit costs of the streets employees back to the general fund. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hemann and passed unanimously. Roll Call: Yes: Glassburn, Hemann, Kelly, Schumann, Williamson, Limpert, Brossard No: Motion passed. Ordinance 2021-15 amended 7-0. Councilman Schumann moved to amend Ordinance 2021-15 to transfer $25,000 from the General Fund unencumbered balance for outside services in the Economic Development Fund for the Small Business Technical Assistance Program. Ten thousand will be used to contract with an architect to provide direct assistance to new business owners to help them identify and overcome code related challenges in their building or tenant space, while $15,000 will be used for mini grants to participating business owners for projects recommended through the technical assistance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brossard and failed 4-3. Councilman Limpert said there isn't a question of if these services are needed. If there is questions or concerns it would be on how or who provides those services and I think that should be a point of discussion, not necessarily a budgetary discussion so I'm in favor of Mr. Schumann's proposal. Roll Call: Yes: Schumann, Brossard, Limpert No: Hemann, Glassburn, Kelly, Williamson Motion failed 4-3. Councilman Schumann voted yes with comment. I know we've talked about this, but I hope some of you will reconsider. We are at a crossroads. I believe we are entering a period of huge growth in this country. I read an article today in The Economist magazine estimating 5% unemployment by this time next year. The $1.9 trillion dollar relief money, pent up desire to get out and do stuff combined with the lowest ever interest rates 3