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Council Minutes of 01-17-2022 Committee meeting, each candidate was asked various questions by Council President �.. and all of Council. Council President Brossard stated that Council was very impressed with the candidates and their eagerness to be a part of the change they see in North Olmsted. Council was satisfied with the interviews, and did not feel second interviews were necessary. Council also verified with Law Director Gareau the process to take place at next Council meeting to appoint the new Council Member. After no further discussion, the Committee of the Whole concluded at 8:57 p.m. Councilwoman Williamson, Chairwoman of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee: The Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee met on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 7:14 p.m. Present were Committee Members Williamson and Glassburn and Council Members Hemann, Limpert, Gilchrist and Scarl, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Safety Director Scofield, Recreation and Public Engagement Director Pinchek, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed 2022-106 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 557 of the General Offenses Code of the City of North Olmsted, entitled "Sale of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products' in order to update regulations for the sale to or possession of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, or other tobacco or alternate nicotine products by individuals under 21 years of age, and declaring an emergency. This legislation was originally held in Committee as it would have been in conflict with State legislation. • Safety Director Scofield advised Governor DeWme vetoed H.B. 513 regarding local regulation of tobacco products and alternative nicotine products, especially banning local regulations on the sale of flavored tobacco and alternative tobacco products. This ordinance will update prior modifications to include a broader variety of tobacco products, added vapor products and retained the youth smoking education program. The Committee voted 2-0 to favorably recommend to Council and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:19 p.m. Councilman Limpert, Chairman of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee: The Building, Zoning and Development Committee met on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Committee Members Limpert, Williamson and Hemann and Council Members Glassburn, Gilchrist and Scarl, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, finance Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Safety Director Scofield, Recreation and Public Engagement Director Pinchek, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed CMS 4 22-23436. Director Upton outlined that this application was approved on behalf of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Superintendent to establish an EQ Basin near the Spruce property. He noted that one resident did have comments/concerns stating the basin was close to rental property, which was addressed in planning and the resident did not have any follow-ups. After some discussion the recommendation was made to approve CMS 4 22-23436 by a vote of 3-0. 0