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Council Minutes of 05-17-2022 The Finance Committee met on Tuesday. May 17, 2022 at 7:33 p.m. Present were Committee Members Glassburn, Williamson and Limpert and Council Members Hamann, Kelly, Gilchrist and Scad, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau and guests. • Discussed O. 2022-43 NOPEC Grant to apply to receive grants that will apply to a number of projects throughout the city. The Ordinance was favorably recommended 3-0 and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7.34 p.m. Councilman Kelly, Chairman of the Streets and Transportation Committee. Had no report but asked for a moment of personal privilege to express his gratitude to the safety forces present and looks forward to the public comment section of the council. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Tammy Farris Union Representative Westlake, OH Voiced concern that dispatchers weren't consulted on the plans to move dispatch and continued to express several points in opposition to North Olmsted Dispatch moving to Chagrin Valley Dispatch. Councilman Kelly moved to extend Ms. Farris' time. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hemann and passed unanimously. Roll Call Yes: Kelly, Hemann, Gilchrist, Glassburn, Limpert, Scarl, Williamson No None Motion carried. Ms. Farristime extended by a vote of 7-0. Ms. Farris continued to state that people become dispatchers because they care about the people, the community and the police and fireman's safety. Please consider doing something on the Westside. Sargent Matt Beck Speaking out to save the jobs of North Olmsted Dispatchers and expressing his concerns of the police officers' safety by not knowing the voices of the Chagrin Valley Dispatchers. Beth Vance Cleveland, OH Stated four dispatchers have over 40 years of experience and three to four that have 25 years of experience that cannot be touched by anyone in the area. Stated it would be a huge disservice to the residents and officers to move the dispatch center. Bill Schneider Fairview Park, OH Feels moving the dispatch would cause North Olmsted to be in breach of its contract with Fairview Park and stated his opposition to the move. Lt. Dave Huspaska Expressed that he does not feel that the police officers nor firemen are in favor of moving dispatch.