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Council Minutes of 12-19-2023 • Mayor Jones advised all in attendance of the City's Service Department training for plowing and salting, and reminded all that there is no parking on the hydrant side of the street. Also, no parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., when the snow depth exceeds two inches or when a snow emergency is issued for the City. She also advised of the snow -plowing priorities: 1. Main Streets; 2. Secondary Streets; 3. Residential streets within school zones; 4. All other Residential streets and developments. In line with generally accepted salting practice, Mayor Jones noted there will be limited salting during late evening/early morning hours from 11 p.m. — 4 a.m. as salting is not as effective when traffic volumes are low. The goal is to have all streets cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours or earlier after the conclusion of a snow event. • National Skating Day will take place from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the North Olmsted Recreation Center. There will be open skating, performances by the Cleveland Ice Storm, concessions, prizes and free give -a -ways. • The North Olmsted Home Holiday decorating contest continues. Winners will be announced on Friday, December 22, 2023. A list of participating homes is up on the City website and has been posted on social media, should anyone wish to view the houses. • Mayor Jones and the Director of Public Safety joined the Westside police officers for their annual Cops and Kids event. Children in local communities were selected to participate in a shopping experience with local law enforcement at Walmart for the kids to buy toys. Walmart and their employees raised $37,000 this year to provide a Merry Christmas to children In need. • Mayor Jones provided a recap of the Holiday Brunch for all North Olmsted employees at Springvale Ballroom. Donations totaled $1,500.00 to provide a marvelous Christmas for a deserving family. • Mayor Jones reminded those in attendance that trash pick-up will be delayed by one day in the last week of 2023, as well as the first week of the New Year. Refuse will be picked upon Fridays December 29 and January 5 because of the Christmas and New Year Holidays. • Lastly, Mayor Jones wished all members of her Administration and City Council a very Merry Christmas, and thanked At -Large Councilwoman Angela Williamson for her many years of service to the City of North Olmsted. Director of Law Gareau: • Director Gareau also wished Councilwoman Williamson the best and thanked her for her service. • Director Gareau advised Council of the matter of Kovach Group, LLC. vs. Building, Zoning Board of Appeals. The brief of the Appellant was filed by December 12, 2023. The brief of the Appellee is due on the 27", and will be filed on behalf of the BZBA. • The Law Department has been working for several months on the enforcement of our code with regard to where registered sex offenders can reside within the City of North Olmsted. Director of Finance Copfer: • Director Copfer also wished Councilwoman Williamson well in her future endeavors and thanked her for her service. • Director Copfer advised Council that the October Financial Reports were sent to them earlier in the day. Councilwoman Williamson, Chairwoman of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee did not have a report, however, she did ask for a moment of personal privilege to highlight some of the