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Council Minutes of 03-15-2022 • The Auditors began their field work last week for the 2021 Audit. • Director Copier stated she was working with the Administration/Chuck Massarolo to collect answers Council's questions from the budget hearings. • Finance internally posted the Bookkeeper A position, and have requested the Civil Service Commission change the position to remain classified, but non-competitive, so the candidates can be selected through the interview process. Councilwoman Williamson, Chairwoman of the Public Safety. Health and Welfare Committee: The Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee met on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 7.02 p.m. Present were Committee Members Williamson and Glassburn and Council Members Hemann, Limpert, and Scarl, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd. Safety Director Scofield and guests. • The Administration asked that Resolution 2022-19 be held in Committee. The Committee voted 2-0 to hold in Committee. • Discussed Resolution 2022-20 authorizing the Mayor to purchase four (4) new Ford Explorer Utility Vehicles through the State Purchase Program, and further authorizing the Mayor to execute all purchase agreements, and declaring an emergency. Director Scofield stated the purchase is necessary to replace aging police vehicles, noting the purchase price of $135,811.60 will be funded through the Hotel/Motel Fund. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 2-0 and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:09 p.m. Councilman Limpert, Chairman of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee: The Building. Zoning and Development Committee met on Tuesday, March 8. 2022 at 7:10 p.m. Present were Committee Members Limpert, Hemann and Williamson and Council Members Glassburn, Kelly and Scarl. Council President Brossard. Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau. Finance Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton and guests. • Discussed Resolution 2022-21 extending the Temporary Outdoor Patio Dining Area Program until December 31. 2022, and declaring an emergency. The Mayor spoke on behalf of this legislation stating she had not received any negative feedback and it was suggested by Councilwoman Williamson to extend the Ordinance until April 30, 2023. The motion to Amend was made and passed by a Committee vote of 3-0 and the legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0. • Also discussed was Resolution 2022-22 establishing a policy to allow for temporary places of business in the City of North Olmsted, and declaring an emergency. The Mayor noted only positive feedback on this policy. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0. • Last to be discussed was Resolution 2022-23 extending the policy for temporary signs in nonresidential districts in the City of North Olmsted, and declaring an emergency. Mayor noted that this was received positively in the Community without complaints. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Limpert moved to amend Resolution 2022-21. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson and passed unanimously. Roll Call: Yes: Limpert, Williamson, Glassburn, Gilchrist, Hemann. Kelly, Scarl No None