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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED APRIL 4, 2023 Present: Council President Brossard, Council Members Gilchrist, Glassburn, Hemann, Limpert, Madden, 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. Absent None Council President Brossard called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance The Council Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2023 were approved as written. The following legislation was considered for suspension of the rules. On second reading Resolution 2023-38 and Ordinance 2023-39. REPORTS Mayor Jones: • On April 3, 2023, North Olmsted Police, Fire, and Dispatch joined forces with other west side safety services for extensive mass casualty training at the former Forest Elementary School and Spruce Elementary School. Warning signs were posted and the training sites were secured. The safety forces practiced a variety of role playing for scenarios that included simulated gun fire, loud bangs as they practice breaching doors. • The Mayor reported on a great turnout for the annual "Egg-Stravaganza" event. Approximately 300 people turned out and enjoyed some pre -Easter fun with the Easter Bunny and searching for eggs. • The Mayor attended a ground breaking for the new Freddie's Frozen Custard, 27350 Lorain Road, and a grand opening on Saturday, April 1, 2023 for Balanced Air Heating and Cooling, 23672 Lorain Road. Freddie's is expected to open in early fall. • Registration for Safety Town 2023 will be held at Old Town Hall from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, and again on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Safety Town is a one-week course that focuses on teaching children safe practices both at school and at home. Safety Town is an excellent opportunity for children to explore their community through class activities and field trips while learning important safety precautions. The children are instructed on when, where and how to cross the street. They are taught bike safety, pedestrian safety, school bus safety, fire safety, seat belt safety, 911 emergency calls and stranger danger. Safety Town is geared