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Council Minutes of 05-16-2023 Councilwoman Hemann, Chairwoman of the Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee: The Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee met on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7:31 p.m. Present were Committee Members Hemann and Scarl and Council Members Glassburn, Madden and Gilchrist, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Finance Director Copier, 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 Resolution 2023-58. A Resolution authorizing acceptance of grant funding awarded by the Cuyahoga County Council in the amount of $35,000.00 to provide for construction of improvements at Springvale Golf Course and Ballroom; further authorizing the Mayor to enter into necessary agreements therefore, and declaring an emergency. Ms. Hemann reported that this resolution is for the City to accept a grant from Cuyahoga County, which was supported by County Council Member Pat Kelly, and is for the improvement of the handicap ramp which primarily services the Springvale Ballroom and Clubhouse. Director Pinchek explained that the only access that currently exists is a single person elevator, as well as explaining that an aluminum ramp will cost approximately $35,000.00, and a concrete ramp could be purchased for $70,000.00 with additional funds from the City, and further stated that the parking lot project is likely to come in under budget. The legislation was favorably recommended 2-0 and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:36 p.m. • Ms. Hemann also thanked County Councilman Kelly for his support and the support of his colleagues. Councilwoman Williamson, Member of the Finance Committee: In Chairman Glassburn's absence Ms. Williamson reported: The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7:38 p.m. Present were Committee Members Glassburn and Williamson and Council Members Hemann, Madden, Gilchrist and Scarl, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, 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, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Resolution 2023-57. A Resolution approving the award of a Job Creation Grant to R.E. Warner & Associates, Inc. and further authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Grant Agreement; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Williamson reported that the Mayor and Director Upton reported on this legislation stating that R.E. Warner is relocating their headquarters to North Olmsted. The company has been granted a 30 -year job creation grant to create a total of 180+ jobs in the City and over $15M in payroll. Director Upton also stated that this is the largest business attraction project in the last 20 years in North Olmsted. The legislation was favorably recommended 2-0. • Discussed Resolution 2023-46. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with iVideo Technologies in an amount not to exceed $34,000 for purposes of upgrading the audio visual capabilities of the North Olmsted City Council Caucus room, and declaring an emergency. Ms. Williamson reported this legislation was discussed in Committee and was held in Committee pending further research. A motion to hold in Committee passed by a vote of 2-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 8:22 p.m. None.