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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED DECEMBER 20, 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, H. R. Director, Economic Director, Safety Director, Service Director, Recreation Director, Special Assistant to the Mayor, Clerk of Council and guests. Council President Brossard called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. virtually via GoToMeeting and explained to guests in attendance how public comment via the virtual format will be handled to ensure all who want to speak have the opportunity. The Council Meeting Minutes and Public Hearing Minutes of December 6, 2022 were approved as written. The following legislation was considered for suspension of the rules. On second reading Ordinance 2022-122 and Ordinance 2022-123, and on first reading Resolution 2022-125 and Ordinance 2022-126. Council President Brossard thanked Councilman Kelly for his service to the community; Councilman Kelly will be serving on the Cuyahoga County Council beginning January 1, 2023. REPORTS Mayor Jones: • Mayor Jones reported on the three families adopted by City Hall employees, noting that the employees contributed $3,500.00 for the families. • The City is ready for the anticipated winter storm expected to arrive over the holiday weekend. The North Olmsted Service Department has 25 employees, a total of 23 vehicles, 6,500 gallons of liquid de-icer, and currently 1,800 tons of salt in our salt dome ready for use. A request has been made for an additional 500 tons of salt. Contingency plans are in place to make sure our residents are kept safe and our roads are kept clear. • In observance of the Holiday Season, Republic Services trash collection will be delayed one day during each of the following periods: December 29, 2022 to December 30, 2022, and January 5, 2023 to January 6, 2023. • Mayor Jones swore in the newest police officer, Alex Johnson. His swearing-in will be repeated in front of Council in early January, to allow his family and friends to be present and celebrate the occasion.