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Council Minutes of 09-05-2023 Councilman Glassburn, Chairman of the Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7:20 p.m. Present were Committee Members Glassburn and Limpert and Council Members Hemann, Madden, Gilchrist and Scarl, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, taw 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, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Ordinance 2023-89. An Ordinance to make and transfer appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2023 and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn noted this is to fund various departments, including purchasing bullet proof vests for Police, funding for the Brookpark Road and severance pay. The legislation was favorably recommended with suspension by a vote of 2- 0. Councilman Glassburn moved to Amend Ordinance 2023-89 to include $150,000 from the Permanent Improvement Fund to the CDBG Fund to correspond to the amount to be received in grant funds. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed 6-0. Roll Call: Yes: Glassburn, Limpert, Madden, Scarl, Gilchrist Hemann No: None Motion carried. Ordinance 2023-89 Amended 6-0. Councilman Glassburn also reported that the Committee and Council received a financial review from Director Copfer. He noted that revenues were below last year, but well ahead of budget and expenditures are slightly below target. Lastly, Councilman Glassburn noted that the Community Improvement Corporation met for the first time on August 29, 2023. Two of the unique goals of this entity are to start the City's new economic development tools, as well as beautification grants, however, as stated, it is just getting started, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:42 p.m. None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Margaret Kennedy 5608 MacKenzie Road Ms. Kennedy read a prepared statement with regard to the cell phone tower planned for the North Olmsted Park. The statement noted the Mayors actions to plant trees and storybook walk with school - aged children, and now is planning to "plant" a cell phone tower. Ms. Kennedy asked if the tower will be environmentally friendly like the trees or flowers. She said it will be a "metal monstrosity with lights" that will devalue the homes and properties in the area. She feels there may be a health risk for the families and children using the park, noting research by the American Cancer Society. She asked several questions of the Administration and Council. She continued by asking Council and the Administration to consider other areas within the City, and asked why the residents are just hearing about the tower now, after the legislation has passed. Jake Altman