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Council Minutes of 09-05-2023 • The second storm caused the roof of the historic Pinball Shoppe to cave in, because of the weight of water. The building, built in 1920, is 103 years old. The business has been a staple in North Olmsted for more than 40 years. The Administration is working closely with the owner to make sure the site is contained, and remains safe throughout the demolition process. Fencing has been erected, and the roads around the Pinball Shoppe remain closed to traffic until the demolition is complete, which started that day. • The Mayor instituted two extra days of bulk pick-up for residents who were adversely affected by these storms. The Service Department staff worked around the clock, and were still finishing clean-up efforts the week prior. During the clean-up, the Service Department received 90 requests for service, 50 related to storm water, and the remaining due to tree/branch clean-up. • Mayor Jones thanked the Service Department and Wastewater Treatment Plant employees for their hard work during both of these unique storm situations. They did a yeoman's job in keeping the ditches and swales clean and clear, as well as their efforts to assist residents who were victims of both storm water and sanitary sewer Flooding and back-ups. Mayor noted that she had requested approval from Council for a full-time Storm Foreman, adding that it makes a big difference having someone oversee a storm crew full time, to ensure these events weren't worse than they were. • Mayor Jones ended by acknowledging that the work is not complete and there is still much to do, but significant progress has been made regarding these problems. Director of law Gareau: • No Report. Director of Finance Copfer: • On August W, the June 301h Financial Summary and Detailed Financial Statements were sent to Council; also included was the Second Quarter Review, which was reviewed that evening in Finance Committee. • Director Copfer also noted that on September 51h, the July Detailed Summary were emailed to Council and the Administration. • The week prior, Director Copfer participated in the first meeting for the Community Improvement Corporation Board Meeting. The meeting was to set-up general guidelines and procedures. • The Economic Development Department and Finance have been reviewing the City's reutilization program procedures, as we have received more of those from the County Land Bank. • Director Copfer also spent several days working with the Administration in preparation for labor negotiations. • Finance is also reviewing the internal control procedures for the Law Enforcement Forfeitures Account, so they may be included in the formal Police policy. Councilwoman Hemann, Chairwoman of the Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee did not have a report but asked for a moment of personal privilege to address those in the audience who were present for the Butternut Parcel Sale. Ms. Hemann thanked Mayor Jones for discussing with her this piece of legislation and agreeing to pull that proposed legislation. Ms. Hemann noted that she would be interested in further discussions with regard to any projects to go in that area, on behalf of the residents in Ward 4 and those in the Historic District.