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Council Minutes of 02-20-2024
<br />stated that some of the larger items from the Safety budget were discussed. Mr. Glassburn
<br />noted that the deer management program in now in Safety's budget, instead of Service. ARPA
<br />funds will be used for the Safety Forces grant, and the Violence Reduction Grant for training.
<br />In the Police budget, the goal is to get to 48 officers, previously funded 48-50, but are facing
<br />challenges getting qualified candidates to apply. The Police would like to add another service
<br />dog and the Regional SWAT Team would like the City to contribute to another Bearcat Armored
<br />vehicle. A discussion with regard to changes in the Correction Officer staff, new radios for patrol
<br />and dispatch, three new police vehicles in order to maintain the fleet and an additional E -Bike.
<br />There will also be an amendment to the Police budget as there was a significant clerical error
<br />entering the cost of gas; adding that an eye will be kept on the changes with the police pension.
<br />In the Fire budget was a remodel of the Kitchen and dorms at Fire Station I. The open dorms
<br />and poor plumbing are not working; the dorm remodel will be paid for through Capital
<br />borrowing and a stair chair to help with patients while navigating stairs.
<br />The Building budget seeks to fill vacant positions, bring new software online for permitting,
<br />funds for nuisance yard abatement, and demolition, as well as budgeting for expenses related to
<br />permitting for the new elementary school. The Committee voted favorably 3-0 to hold the
<br />Budget Legislation in Committee until all divisions have been reviewed by Council, and
<br />Committee Meeting concluded at 7:31 p.m.
<br />Councilman Scad, Chairman of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee:
<br />The Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee met on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 8:19 p.m.
<br />Present were Committee Members Scarl, Hemann and Madden and Council Members Limpert,
<br />Glassburn, Gilchrist, and Scarl, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance
<br />Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development
<br />Upton, Safety Director Scofield, Service Director Kearney, Recreation and Public Engagement Director
<br />Pinchek, Assistant Finance Director Sperling, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests.
<br />• Discussed Resolution 2024-5. A Resolution authorizing the Administration to solicit Statements
<br />of Qualifications (S.O.Q.) from qualified professionals to consult on the development of a Safe
<br />Routes To Schools )SRTS) Travel Plan, in partnership with the North Olmsted School District; and
<br />further authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to enter into a
<br />consulting agreement with the professional selected in the S.O.Q. process. Councilman Scarl
<br />stated the City received a grant for $36,752 from ODOT to hire a consultant to develop a plan.
<br />The Safe Routes to School will be focused primarily on the new elementary school as the
<br />entrance will be on Lorain Road, and Councilman Scarl stated it is important to get this right for
<br />the students and adults that will be going to that school. The legislation as favorably
<br />recommended by a vote of 3-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 8:26 p.m.
<br />Councilman Madden, Chairman of the Intra -Governmental Relations Committee:
<br />The Intra -Governmental Relations Committee met on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:56 p.m. Present
<br />were Committee Members Madden, Gilchrist, Shymske and Council Members Glassburn, Limpert,
<br />Hemann and Scarl, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director
<br />Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton,
<br />Safety Director Scofield, Service Director Kearney, Recreation and Public Engagement Director Pinchek,
<br />Assistant Finance Director Sperling, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests.
<br />• Councilman Madden stated the Mayor provided a brief summary of Mr. Marrie's significant
<br />involvements in the community. Mr. Mande addressed Council and provided some background
<br />information, including being a 23 -year resident, and expressed an interest in serving on the
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