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Council Minutes of 04-02-2024 • Discussed the reappointment of Gretchen Schuler to the Landmarks Commission for a two-year term ending on December 31, 2025. Councilman Madden reported that the Mayor spoke highly of Ms. Schuler's credentials and lengthy tenure as a North Olmsted resident. Councilman Glassburn also added that Ms. Schuler is a former North Olmsted Citizen of the Year, and is extremely qualified for the position. The Committee favorably recommended the reappointment of Ms. Schuler by a vote of 3-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:31 p.m. Councilman Madden moved to approve the reappointment of Gretchen Schuler to the Landmarks Commission for a two-year term ending on December 31, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shymske and passed 4-0. Roll Call: Yes: Madden, Shymske, Hemann, Glassburn No: None Motion carried. Gretchen Schuler reappointed to the Landmarks Commission by a vote of 4-0. Councilman Shymske, Chairman of the Environmental Control Committee: The Environmental Control Committee met on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7:32 p.m. Present were Committee Members Shymske and Madden, Council Members Glassburn, Gilchrist, Limpert and Scarl, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Safety Director Scofield, Service Director Kearney, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Ordinance 2024-19. An Ordinance repealing Chapter 950 entitled "Urban Forest" and enacting new Chapter 950 entitled "Tree Preservation and Management" of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code of the City of North Olmsted. Councilman Shymske reported Law Director Gareau made several changes to the new Chapter at the advisement of the Environmental Control Committee. The changes focused on better defining the terms used in the code, and outlining the Arborist's responsibilities, as well as the responsibilities of the three City Departments sharing the costs of the Arborist (Econ. Dev., Service and Safety). Ordinance 2024-19 with Amended Exhibit B, was favorably recommended to Council, by a vote of 2-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:44 p.m. Councilman Shymske moved to Amend Ordinance 2024-19 and corresponding Amended Exhibit B. The motion was seconded by Councilman Madden and passed 4-0. Roll Call: Yes: Shymske, Madden, Glassburn, Hemann No: None Motion carried. Ordinance 2024-19 Amended by a vote of 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS None.