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Council Minutes of 08-15-2023 equipment at a total cost of $69,638.39, pursuant to State Purchasing Program, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn stated there were procedural issues with the procurement of the equipment and it is being brought to Council for approval again, adding those problems have been resolved so it will not happen in the future. The legislation was favorably recommended with suspension by a vote of 3-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 6:54 p.m. Councilwoman Gilchrist, Chairwoman of the Intra -Governmental Relations Committee: The Intra -Governmental Relations Committee met on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 6:55 p.m. Present were Committee Members Gilchrist, Hemann, Scarl and Council Members Williamson, Glassburn, Limpert and Madden, Council President Brossard, 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 Mayor Jones' appointment to the Planning and Design Commission, Mr. Cary Peeples. Councilwoman Gilchrist stated that a few questions were asked by the Committee and Mr. Peeples was thanked for volunteering his time. The Committee voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Mr. Peeples to the PDC, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:00 p.m. Councilwoman Gilchrist moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Cary Peeples to the Planning and Design Commission for the unexpired term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hemann and passed 7-0. Roll Call: Yes: Gilchrist, Hemann, Madden, Williamson, Limpert, Glassburn, Scarl No: None Motion carried. Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Peoples to the PDC passed 7-0. Councilwoman Gilchrist asked for a moment of personal privilege to state that the VFW Golf Outing was a great event. None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dan Dufala 4466 West Ranchview Mr. Dufala wanted to address Council regarding the sidewalk issues on West Ranchview and Ranchview, wherein 30 years ago the street was paved raising the street level to be even with the sidewalks. He explained that these are the only streets in North Olmsted that do not have street lawns, that their sidewalks are the street lawn, and there is no curb. He noted that the residents on these streets are receiving citations to fix their sidewalks. He realizes the sidewalks are the residents' responsibility but when the plows come down the street, it tears up the sidewalks. Mr. Dufala is looking for a solution and/or some direction on whether a curb should be installed, etc. Council President Brossard responded to Mr. Dufala by stating that he agrees with his historical review, with the exception that the promise to look into came from the previous administration versus City Council, and recognizes that nothing happened. Council President Brossard shared Mr. Dufala's concerns with the Administration, who will work towards a resolution that works for all.