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Council Minutes of 10-19-2021 Councilman Limpert asked for a moment of personal privilege. Not to be overly redundant, I echo Ms. Copfer's comments to both those newly elected, and re-elected and also those who did not, but who gave the effort and their time to try to better the residents of North Olmsted. I think it's important to recognize that as well. Thank you. Councilwoman Hemann asked for a moment of personal privilege. I would like to thank all of the candidates. It is a very difficult thing. It takes a lot of time and hard work to have a campaign and to work at your campaign. I would also like to thank all of the voters who turned out and in particular those in Ward IV. I am very grateful and thankful to them that I have the opportunity to continue to serve them. Thank you. Councilman Kelly asked for a moment of personal privilege. I would like to congratulate my colleagues who were elected to new positions, my colleagues re-elected to their wards, Mr. Scarl who will be coming to his ward, Director Gareau & Director Copfer and Mayor -elect to Parma Heights, our HR Director Ms. Gallo. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Andrew Falensky 23418 Mastick Road Mr. Falensky said he has been a resident of North Olmsted for 17 years. He said for the past 15 years he received and utilized the blue and green garbage cans. He has said the garbage men have always done a great job picking up the garbage. However, Mr. Falensky said a couple, of weeks ago took out a trash bag, a dresser and took the five drawers out of the dresser as it was heavy to try to be considerate to the garbage collectors. He said, they picked up everything but one drawer. He said he flagged the person down and said there is still a drawer and asked if it could be taken. Mr. Falensky said he was told it would not be taken as only six items are allowed. He said he was told by taking the drawers out he created more garbage and he should have left them in the dresser. Mr. Falensky said he called the City Service Department and was told it was out of extreme courtesy that Republic has picked up more than six items over the years. He said he was told it wouldn't be done anymore because several North Olmsted residents are abusing the system. Councilman Kelly moved to extend Mr. Falensky's time by five minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson and passed unanimously. Roll Call: Yes: Kelly, Williamson, Limpert, Schumann, Brossard, Glassburn, Hemann No: None Motion carried. Mr. Falensky's time extended by five minutes by a vote of 7-0. Mr. Falensky continued the problem is if the garbage doesn't get picked up it will result in mice, raccoons, etc. He said the other issue is because his garbage cans are old, he called Republic and asked if he could have replacement lids. He said he was told additional cans cost extra. He said he needed two of each because there are five in the 3