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Council Minutes of 11-21-2023 Olmsted churches. Last year, our very generous employees raised $3,500 to give a family a great Christmas. • Mayor Jones also took part in the ribbon -cutting event at Sarku Japan on Friday, November 101". • Mayor Jones delivered welcoming remarks, along with North Olmsted City Schools Superintendent David Brand, at the school district's annual "Salute to Veterans' program on Friday, November 10th. On Monday, November 13th, the Mayor accompanied SITES students from North Olmsted High School to Vitalia Senior Living to spend time with the veterans and senior citizens. • The Mayor announced that North Olmsted City Hall will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Director of Law Gareau: • Director Gareau updated Council on the case of Ted Bowman vs. the City of Fairview Park, et al., wherein a Motion for Judgement was filed on the pleadings to have the case dismissed. It was opposed and the City filed its reply brief, and is expecting a favorable outcome. Director of Finance Copfer: • Director Copfer reported that Moodys Investment Services performed a surveillance review on the City and issued a report affirming our rating on November 10". • The Community Improvement Corp. met on November 14, 2023, and are moving forward with writing bi-laws and setting up the infrastructure. The CIC will be coming to Council to request some of the funding that was discussed in budget hearings. • Rocky River Municipal Court Finance Directors met on November 91", the Court is still running at a deficit, although somewhat less than 2022's deficit. Our maximum contribution is the total fines from last year, which are around $68,000-$70,000. Rocky River bears the burden of anything over and above what the other cities are required to contribute. • The temporary budget is on first reading. The Administration went with a one-third budget for the first quarter as has been done in the past, but with zero capital. • Director Copfer stated the City received the monies from the First Responders Grant. Councilwoman Williamson, Chairwoman of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee: The Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee met on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:35 p.m. Present were Committee Members Williamson, Madden and Glassburn and Council Members Hemann, Limpert, and Gilchrist, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Law 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 Liquor Permit 8163714 SIGMM LLC located at 25070 Country Club Blvd., after a review by the Police Department and having found no issues, it was recommended the liquor permit not be objected to by a vote of 3-0 and the Committee Meeting concluded at 6:37 p.m. Councilwoman Williamson moved to not oppose liquor permit 8163714 SIGMM U.C. The motion was seconded by Councilman Madden and passed 7-0. Roll Call: Yes: Williamson, Madden, Scarl, Gilchrist, Hemann, Glassburn, Limpert No: None