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Council Minutes of 08-15-2023 • On Thursday, August 24, the North Olmsted Senior Center will host Debbie Darling, who will present a multi -media presentation on the late and much beloved singer, Tony Bennett. Darling and David Strieter will perform Bennett's greatest hits beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the North Olmsted Community Cabin. • On Wednesday, August 30, also at 12:30 p.m., singer Logan Wells will present "The Best of Patsy Cline," and many other "Women of Country Music." At the North Olmsted Community Cabin as well. • More than 25 riders participated in the first "Bike with A Mayor" event on Thursday, July 27th, including Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne. Additionally, 150 people attended the Lorain Road Corridor Public Meeting that followed the bike ride. The Mayor thanked all involved in the event and meeting, including Eddy's Bike Shop, Freddy's Frozen Custard for providing the sweet treats for the community, and Sergeant Clean Car for their donations and support. • The Mayor picked the winners for the four car wash coupons and the Trek Marlin 5 bicycle, valued at $750, which was donated by Eddy's Bike Shop. The winners of the car wash were: o Car Wash: Jackie Artbauer, George Markusic, Frank Boulton and Scott Peskorski; o Trek Marlin 5 Bicycle: Ching Fong. • Mayor Jones further noted that the Administration has received over 1,000 unique comments with regard to the Lorain Corridor Project. The Mayor thanked Council for encouraging their residents to be engaged. Director of Law Gareau: • Director Gareau advised Council of three separate actions being filed in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. • The first was Silverstein Firm, LLC, filed on August 2, 2023, which is a Chapter 2506 Administrative Appeal, challenging the denial of the Zoning Code Application filed by Planet of the Vapes. • The second filing was by Kovach Group, LLC vs. Building Zoning Board of Appeals, this is also a Chapter 2506 Administrative Appeal, challenging the final decision of the BZBA regarding KAVA Bar. • Lastly, a claim for damages filed by Ted Bowman against the City of Fairview Park and the City of North Olmsted, pertaining to an arrest two years ago. This case was handed over to the Insurance Company, for the Insurance Defense Counsel to handle. Director of Finance Copfer: • Director Copfer reported that the May 31, 2023, Detailed Financial Report were emailed to Council and the Administration on August 15th. Council President Brossard, Committee of the Whole: The Committee of the Whole met on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Present were all of Council, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Service Director Kearney, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. Discussed Resolution 2023-78, a Resolution authorizing the Administration to solicit Statements of Qualifications (S.O.Q.) from qualified professionals to serve as the City's Audio/Visual Consultant to design improvements to City Council Chambers and Caucus Facilities; and further authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to enter into a Consulting Agreement with the professional