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Council Minutes of 12-05-2023 and repair services to computer hardware and software in the North Olmsted Fire Department, and declaring an emergency. Resolution 2023-138 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its second reading. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a one year contract with TAC Computer, Inc. in order to provide maintenance and repair services to computer hardware and software in the North Olmsted Police Department, and declaring an emergency. Resolution 2023-139 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its second reading. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Safety to advertise for bids for the award of a contract to provide fire prevention services, as detailed in the specifications on file, and authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to contract for the same with the lowest and best bidder, and declaring an emergency. Resolution 2023-141 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its second reading. An Ordinance establishing anew Chapter 767 of the Business Regulation Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted, entitled "Sale of Cannabis" and declaring an emergency. Councilman Madden moved to suspend the rules requiring three readings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Glassburn and passed 5-0. Roll Call: Yes: Madden, Glassburn, Hemann, Scarl, Gilchrist No: None Motion carried. Jeff Sturgeon asked if the Law Director if he could provide an abbreviated version of what this law provides. Director Gareau stated there are three components, personal use, home-grown, and retain sale. The new ordinance states that municipalities have the right to prohibit all adult use of cannabis operators. We have no authority over the code to regulate the personal growth of cannabis. This legislation is tied to whether or not North Olmsted would be better served with or without the sale of cannabis, and this legislation seeks to prohibit that. Mr. Sturgeon asked if more local laws are anticipated. To which Director Gareau stated that there are more being done in Columbus, but this is what the City is doing right now. Councilman Madden moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Glassburn and passed 5-0. Roll Call: Yes: Madden, Glassburn, Gilchrist, Scarl, Hemann No: None Motion carried. Resolution 2023-141 adopted 5-0.