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Council Minutes of 05-03-2023 Gareau stated during the meeting that there is no specific code on how the measurements are taken for any changes to be made to the zoning code, or any concerns about the proposed changes. Director Upton also stated that the Chamber of Commerce had a concern, but upon further follow-up it was resolved. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0. Discussed Resolution 2023-49. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Economic and Community Development to solicit Statements of qualifications for Architectural Services for various City projects through Calendar Year 2024, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Limpert stated that Director Upton confirmed that the City will have intellectual property rights to the architectural firm's work relating to our buildings, as Director Gareau stated that had been an issue with previous firms. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0. and the Committee Meeting concluded at 6:58 p.m. Councilwoman Hemann, Chairwoman of the Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee did not have a formal report but asked to speak to a piece of legislation that is on the Agenda to pass on Suspension on First Reading. Mr. Hemann stated Resolution 2023-56, concerning dispensing with the formal RFP process and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with SIXMO company to provide construction management services for the Senior Center and Community Cabin Kitchen Renovation Project, and declaring an emergency, was discussed in Caucus to determine its merits for passing on Suspension. Ms. Hemann advised that Director Pinchek explained during Caucus that this is to continue the renovation at the Senior Center and Community Cabin, and the anticipated costs are not to exceed $25,000.00, and the timeline is somewhat urgent to dovetail the work currently being completed, and there were no objections to suspension. Councilman Glassburn, Chairman of the Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, May 3, 2023 at 7:32 p.m. Present were Committee Members Glassburn, Williamson and Limpert and Council Members Hemann, 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, Recreation and Public Engagement Director Pinchek and guests. • Discussed Resolution 2023-55. A Resolution adopting the Alternative Tax Budget of the City of North Olmsted for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2024, and submitting the same to the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer and its Budget Commission, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn noted that this legislation is to collect taxes due from the County and the legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0. • Also during the Committee was a brief summary of the revenue and expenditures for the first quarter. There were a lot of positive and negative signs in our numbers, therefore those areas will be monitored going forward, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:47 p.m. Councilman Glassburn moved to remove Resolution 2023-46 from the Agenda and refer back to Committee for further discussion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed 7-0. Roll Call: Yes: Glassburn, Limpert, Hemann, Williamson, Madden, Scarl, Gilchrist No: None Motion carried. Resolution 2023-46 was removed from the Agenda and referred back to Committee. Ms. Hemann voted yes with comment stating she would prefer this move forward as is, and that she doesn't know who wants it back into committee, and voted yes.