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Council Minutes of 05-03-2023 • Teacher Appreciation Month began on May 1. The North Olmsted Recreation Center is celebrating the City's School Staff by offering a free pass for the entire month. See the website for more information. • North Olmsted High School will present a STEAM Showcase from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. STEAM, stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Students will present, demonstrate and showcase the interactive STEAM projects they have completed in class. This event is open to the entire community. • Mayor Jones attended the "Citizen of the Year" banquet and presented a Mayoral Proclamation to the North Olmsted Community Council's 2023 Citizen of the Year, David Furin. The North Olmsted Citizen of the Year is recognized annually for their community service and volunteerism in our community. • Kindergarteners and Mayor Jones were present for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the grand opening of North Olmsted's new StoryWalk at North Olmsted Community Park. The North Olmsted StoryWalk is a collaboration between the North Olmsted Public Library and the Department of Recreation and Public Engagement, with the support of the Friends of North Olmsted Library. The StoryWalk provides an outdoor opportunity for healthy activity while promoting and encouraging children to read. • The North Olmsted Senior Center hosted the second annual Senior vs. Senior Chair Volleyball event with North Olmsted High School S.I.T.E.S. Seniors, wherein Senior Center members and N.O.H.S. play a competitive game of chair volleyball. Director of Law Gareau: • No report. Director of Finance Copfer: • No report. Councilman Limpert asked for a moment of personal privilege to add to the Mayor's comments on the STEAM event to be held at the High School, noting that there will be approximately 40 booths, and recommended those who are able to attend the event, to do so to see young people getting involved in Science, Technology and Engineering. The Mayor presented the North Olmsted Woman's Club a Proclamation recognizing them for their service to the Community and making a difference for more than 60 years. Councilman Limpert, Chairman of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee: The Building, Zoning and Development Committee met on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:50 p.m. Present were Committee Members Limpert, Williamson and Hemann and Council Members Glassburn, Madden, 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, Service Director Kearney, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Ordinance 2023-18. An Ordinance Amending Section 1118.13 of the Planning and Zoning Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted entitled, "Offices and Services", in order to limit the location of specified uses. Councilman Limpert stated that Director Upton advised of the boundaries recommended in the legislation, in Section 1118.13 of the planning and designing code, further noting he shared with Council a proposed map of the changes, and stating the Administration felt strongly about the proposed boundaries. Director