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Council Minutes of 03-07-2023 • Discussed Resolution 2023-29. A Resolution dispensing with the formal REP process and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vision Benefits of America, Inc. (VBA) to provide for employee health care benefits. Mr. Glassburn noted the benefits will continue at the same rate as last year. The legislation was favorably recommended 3-0. • Discussed Resolution 2023-31. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Rental Services Agreement with Cintas for uniforms and supplies for several departments, by and through participation in the State Purchase Program; and further authorizing the Mayor to execute all contract documents, and declaring an emergency. The legislation was favorably recommended 3-0. • Discussed Ordinance 2023-21. An Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year Ending December 31, 2023 and declaring an emergency. Some discussion was had with regard to the permanent budget, however, the legislation was held in Committee by a vote of 3-0, to be discussed when Director Copfer is available and the Committee Meeting concluded at 8:36 p.m. The Finance Committee met again on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Committee Members Glassburn, Williamson and Limpert and Council Members Hemann, Madden, Gilchrist and Scarl, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Service Director Kearney, Recreation and Public Engagement Director Pinchek, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Ordinance 2023-21. An Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the Year Ending December 31, 2023 and declaring an emergency. Mr. Glassburn stated that Director Copfer presented her rationale for the projections, Council discussed the negative projects and will meet next week to discuss Amendments and the legislation was held in Committee by a vote of 3-0 and the Committee Meeting concluded at 8:00 p.m. Councilman Glassburn moved to remove Ordinance 2023-21 from the Agenda; seconded by Councilman Limpert. Roll Call: Yes: Glassboro, Limpert, Hemann, Gilchrist, Madden, Scarl, Williamson No: None Motion carried. Ordinance 2023-21 removed from the Agenda by a vote of 7-0. None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Bruce Bluell 4716 Lansing Drive Mr. Bluell came to Council to discuss the conditions of the old water pipes in North Olmsted, stating he has had a lot of water leaks over the years, and just had another one last week. He feels like the City continues to put patches in place. He said there Is a lot of sediment that comes into the house from the leaks and moves to the water heater. He proposed that the City use ARPA funds to upgrade the old water lines. Mr. Bluell asked if there were any plans to improve the water lines.