07/11/2022 Meeting Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED JULY 11. 2022 Present Council President Brossard. Council Members Gilchrist, Glassburn, Hemann, Kelly, Limpert., Scarl and Williamson. Also Present Mayor Nicole Dailey Jones and Director of Law Gareau and Director of Finance Copfer, Economic Director, Safety Director, Service Director, Clerk of Council and guests. Council President Brossard called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. virtually via GoTOMeeting. COMMUNICATIONS None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None LEGISLATION Ordinance 2022-62 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its third reading. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the North Olmsted Board of Education to purchase School District -owned real property commonly known as Forest Elementary School and Spruce Elementary School in consideration of Four Million Dollars. Councilman Limpert moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Williamson and passed 6-0. Roll Call Yes: Limpert, Williamson, Scarl, Gilchrist. Hemann, Kelly. No None Abstain. Glassburn Motion carried. Ordinance 2022-62 adopted 6-0. Councilman Glassburn voted yes with comment as he wanted to thank the Administration and the School Board for collaborating and finding a way that these properties could still be leveraged with benefit to the community, with some control and say from the Administration, Council, and the residents with regard to how these properties will be used. Initially he had concerns regarding the cost of Four Million Dollars, but the Administration was able to provide a business case of where they thought the City's ownership would provide value. Councilman Limpert noted he is looking forward to continue working with the Administration to ensure that whatever plans are laid forward. can be done effectively and productively to achieve that value. Councilman Kelly voted yes with comment as he has reservations about the Four Million Dollar price tag and the explanationnoting he still does not know how those numbers add up. However. he stated he was in favor of the flood abatement in the Park Ridge area with Spruce School, and potentially making some money on the other school.