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Council Minutes of 03-20-2024 Discussed Ordinance 2024-22, an Ordinance designating revenue derived from the lease of a site for the establishment of a cellular tower at the North Olmsted Park, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn reported that this legislation directs all proceeds for the cell tower at the North Olmsted Park be only applied to projects for the park. The legislation was favorably recommended 2-0. Lastly, discussed Ordinance 2024-3, an Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2024 and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn addressed budget modifications including technical corrections for various departments, adjustments to equipment funding, and discussions on the sidewalk program's readiness. The Committee aimed to have an amendment drafted for further consideration. The legislation was held in Committee by a vote of 2-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 8:38 p.m. The Finance Committee also met on Tuesday, March 20, 2024, at 7:36 p.m. Present were Committee Members Glassburn, Limpert and Scarl and Council Members Hemann, Gilchrist, Madden and Shymske, 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, Recreation and Public Engagement Director Pinchek, Assistant Director of Finance and Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Ordinance 2024-21, An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development and TIF Reimbursement Agreement with Star West Great Northern U.C. Councilman Glassburn noted there was some discussion on the order of this item, within the process of the project, as well as, what items would be the totality of the project. Councilman Glassburn abstained from the vote. The item was moved and seconded to recommend to Council. The vote was one to one with one abstention. Councilman Limpert moved to relieve Ordinance 2024-21 from Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Scarl and passed 5-1-1. Roll Call: Yes: Limpert, Scarl, Madden, Shymske, Gilchrist No: Hemann Abstain: Glassburn Motion carried. Ordinance 2024-21 relieved from Committee by a vote of 5-1-1. Lastly, discussed Ordinance 2024-3, an Ordinance to make appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2024 and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn noted the amendment that was offered added corrections to items concerning Rocky River Municipal Court, the Police gas error, some copier leases and other minor items. The items added were the two small salt truck spreaders, reducing the number of Surfaces for Council, and the fire station inflatable. Councilman Glassburn noted there was a discussion on postponing additional transfers for budget stabilization, and Council asked for further information on the fire station remodel. The legislation was favorably recommended with the Amendment and with Suspension by a vote of 3-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:57 p.m. Councilman Glassburn moved to Amend Ordinance 2024-3. The motion was seconded by Councilman Umpert and passed 7-0.