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Council Minutes of 09-05-2023 Mr. Glassburn responded by stating that he is in his second term on Council, and has knocked on doors in the areas surrounding Clague Park, and stated the topic of a cell phone tower being in the park has never come up, and residents ask many questions about the park. Ms. English stated that the tower is pretty big and she can't believe that residents can't see it, and noted that the fence needs to be painted due to graffiti. Tim Cerney 5994 Columbia Road Mr. Carney has been a North Olmsted resident for 20 years. He noted that he received a letter regarding the Butternut property and asked why it had been pushed off. Councilwoman Hemann stated that it had been removed from the Agenda at her request, and that she had spoken with the Mayor and the Mayor agreed that there was a lot more to look into and a lot more conversation to be had, particularly with the historic district. She felt the residents needed a little more notice and time. Mr. Carney asked if this were to come back if the residents would be invited to another meeting. Councilwoman Hemann said that she does not know that it will come back, but as pieces become available, there has to be a discussion. Further stating that the City purchased the school properties so that we would be able to manage what is put there, and that she did not have enough information to discuss with her residents about that project. Mr. Cerney then noted that there is a land bank of vacant property on the North Olmsted website and asked if that property is available to purchase by the residents. Mayor Jones stated that she would have her Special Assistant get Mr. Cerney's contact information to walk him through that process with Director Upton. Connie English again approached the podium to ask Ms. Hemann where the minutes were from the Recreation Committee Meeting had on June 27th. Clerk Taylor responded that the Committee Meeting minutes are not published or publicized for review. Councilwoman Hemann added that her minutes are reported out at the following Council Meeting and that she provides an extensive Committee Report. Also advising that the meetings are recorded on YouTube and that all meetings are public. Council President Brossard stated the Clerk would send Ms. English the minutes. LEGISLATION Resolution 2023-78 introduced by Council President Brossard and Council Members Gilchrist, Hemann, Madden, Scarl and Williamson was given its Third reading. 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 selected in the S.O.Q. process. Councilman Scarl moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gilchrist and passed 4-2.