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Council Minutes of 11-15-2022 • Discussed Ordinance 2022-105, An Ordinance to make and transfer appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2022 and declaring an emergency. • Councilman Glassburn noted there were a number items in the Ordinance including raising appropriations for overages, in fire, dispatch, and additional amounts for tax collection and the need to amend a second part. The legislation was favorably recommended on suspension by a vote of 3-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7 45 p.m. Councilman Glassburn to moved Amend Ordinance 2022-105. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed 7-0. Roll Call: Yes. Glassburn, Limpert, Williamson, Hemann, Gilchrist. Kelly, Scarl No None Motion to Amend Ordinance 2022-105 approved by a vote of 7-0. Mr. Glassburn also requested a moment of personal privilege to thank everyone for the Birthday wishes and to extend congratulations to Councilman Kelly on his victory in the last election. Councilman Kelly, Chairman of the Streets and Transportation Committee: The Streets and Transportation Committee met virtually on Tuesday, November 9, 2022 at 7:46 p.m. Present were Committee Members Kelly, Glassburn and Gilchrist and Council Members Williamson, Hemann, Limpert and Scan. Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copier, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Safety Director Scofield, Service Director Kearney. Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Ordinance 2022-99. An Ordinance authorizing the Director of Economic and Community Development to request proposals for pavement management survey, analysis, reporting and data hosting for public improvements, further authorizing the Mayor, subject to approval of the Board of Control, to enter into an agreement with the firm selected in the RFP process. Councilman Kelly noted this was originally discussed in the ARPA issue, looking for technology to drive and rate the street conditions and to also rate sidewalk conditions, to create a five-year program to have a map of street repairs. It's currently rated right now by one individual, and the new system would use 3- D mapping. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0. • Also discussed Resolution 2022-101. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Economic and Community Development to make application on behalf of the City of North Olmsted for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the fiscal year 2023 for the Brookpark Road Underpass Rehabilitation Project; further authorizing the Mayor to accept Grant Funds, if awarded, and to execute contract with Cuyahoga County if required; and declaring an emergency. The Brook Park underpass as it is currently is not ADA accessible, and the legislation seeks to upgrade the guardrails and find a way to funnel the rainwater away from the walkway. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0. • Discussed Resolution 2022-102. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Economic and Community Development to make application on behalf of the City of North Olmsted to Cuyahoga County to participate in the Supplemental Grant Program, and further authorizing the Mayor to accept the Grant, if awarded, and to execute a contract with Cuyahoga County, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Kelly stated this legislation is to simply allow the City to apply for this grant to access up to $50,000 in grant money,