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Council Minutes of 12-05-2023 approach to approve a temporary budget for the first quarter of the year. There was some discussion regarding monies for an additional $250,000 for the data closet, and therefore the legislation was held to be discussed on December 5, 2023. The legislation was held in Committee by a vote of 3-0. • Discussed Ordinance 2023-135. An Ordinance dispensing with the RFP process otherwise required by Sections 111.03 et seq. of the Administrative Code and authorizing the Mayor, subject to approval of the Board of Control, if necessary, to enter into a two-year agreement with American Legal Publishing Corporation for the purpose of providing ordinance codification services to the City of North Olmsted, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn reported the Clerk sought out other alternatives to this costly process, but found there are very few companies that do this type of business. The legislation was favorably recommended 3-0. • Discussed Ordinance 2023-136. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into contracts for the deposit of public monies with the institutions designated by Council as depositories for the active and interim account of the City, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn reported this legislation allows the City to use numerous banks for deposits. The legislation was favorably recommended 2-0, with Councilman Limpert abstaining, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 8:00 p.m. Councilman Glassburn reported there was another Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023, however, there was not a quorum. Councilman Glassburn moved to remove Ordinance 2023-134 from Committee and place on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hemann and passed 5-0. Roll Call: Yes: Glassburn, Hamann, Gilchrist, Scarl, Madden No: None Motion carried. Ordinance 2023-134 removed from Committee and placed on second reading passed 5 - None. Terry Czarnecki 5109 E. Park Drive Ms. Czarnecki came to Council to ask a question on behalf of her neighbor, Mr. Babinec, to Mr. Pinchek and Mr. Upton. Mr. Babinec would like a copy of the Market Survey that was completed. She feels it is something everyone would like to see as they are all interested in property value. Ms. Czarnecki shared some home sale prices. Director Pinchek stated he would speak with Director Upton to provide those reports. Connie English 5009 E. Park Drive Ms. English came to Council to speak with regard to legislation 2023-79, noting she opposes installation of the cell tower in North Olmsted park and read a part of an email. Ms. English again reiterated that