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Special Council Minutes of 07-05-2022 Bob Cygan 26606 Sweetbriar Drive After growing up in North Olmsted and then moving away, he chose to move back to North Olmsted because the City Services are good. He said the residents have become complacent because they know if they call 911 help is on the way. Questioned Council on how long they would consider laying on the floor for emergency help. LEGISLATION Ordinance 2022-26 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its third reading. An Ordinance creating new Section 1139.13 entitled "Phased Development" of Chapter 1139 of the Planning and Zoning Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted entitled "Business Districts" for the purpose of authorizing phased development plans in North Olmsted Business Districts. Councilman Limpert moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hermann and passed 7-0. Roll Call: Yes. Limpert, Hemann, Gilchrist.. Glassburn, Kelly, Scarl, Williamson No None Motion carried. Ordinance 2022-26 adopted 7-0. Resolution 2022-55 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its third reading. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Chagrin Valley Dispatch for the purpose of providing emergency dispatch services for the City of North Olmsted., and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed 4-3. Roll Call: Yes. Glassburn, Limpert, Scarl. Gilchrist. Hemann No Limpert, Williamson, Kelly Motion carried. Resolution 2022-55 adopted 4-3. Councilman Limpert voted no with comment stating that this is the toughest issue he has had to deal with, and he has been on Council longer than most other Councilmembers. Also stated that with regard to it being rushed, that the issue of regionalization of fire and police has been discussed for over 15 years; recalls doing consulting in 2006, when Cleveland was setting up their regional dispatch, so this is not a new topic or a new investigation given the expansion that was looked at years ago to do regionalized fire dispatch from the police station. Feels the impetus to put this on the Agenda currently is slightly rushed, given that some of the implications of what needs to happen isn't until 2023, and after discussions with the Police Chief, there is more time to determine onboarding, but respects the Mayor in trying to move this forward. Councilman Limpert stated that unfortunately, some of the discussions about Westcom or Westside dispatchthat he has spent a number of hours over the last several months talking with peers, with the Police Chief, with County Councilmembers, with the Administration. and with Councilmembers of other cities, listening to feedback from the Mayor's Council of Governments for the Westside, with the hope of a Westside Regional Dispatch. which at the time of this vote, does not seem feasible. Advised that there is a July 13`h meeting related to other communities understanding the capabilities of other dispatch centers and believes we should still consider that because so far the Administration has said that we do not want to be left off, which he respects, but has not seen that any other Councils are moving forward at this point, and thinks there is still work and observation to be done to see if a Westside dispatch is possible. With that being said, progress needs to happen, and these discussions need to be had, and respects the Mayor for trying to move forward in the best way possible in trying to do what is best for North Olmsted.