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Council Minutes of 04-16-2024 recreational facilities, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, and clearing, equipping and improving the sites thereof. Councilman Glassburn moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed 6-1. Roll Call: Yes: Glassburn, Limpert, Madden, Scarl, Gilchrist, Shymske No: Hemann Motion carried. Ordinance 2024-24 adopted 6-1. Councilman Glassburn voted yes with comment to state that this is the first of many steps towards making changes to these projects. He added that Council will continue to work on this piece of legislation for the North Olmsted Park. Councilman Glassburn further stated Director Copfer has indicated that she will only borrow that which is approved through appropriations. Councilwoman Hemann voted no with comment to state that although she agrees that the park needs updating and renovations to some extent, she believes the residents have waited a very long time for a plan regarding our aging pool, both indoor and outdoor, stating her concerns should something happen to either pool, which has been discussed for over 10 years. Councilwoman Hemann stated that borrowing without a fairly certain plan is not something she can support on behalf of her residents, but is looking forward to supporting a better plan for the park. Ordinance 2024-25 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its third reading. An Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed $625,000 of Notes, in anticipation of the issuance of Bonds, to provide funds to pay costs of constructing, reconstructing, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving the City's fire stations, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto. Councilman Glassburn moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Limpert and passed 5-2. Roll Call: Yes: Glassburn, Madden, Gilchrist, Scarl, Shymske No: Limpert, Hemann Motion carried. Ordinance 2024-25 adopted 5-2. Councilman Glassburn voted yes with comment to state that he feels this project is even further away than the park project, and it may be determined that a change in the scope of the project is needed, or to pay for the project through other means other than notes. Councilman Glassburn added that he is going to hold Director Copfer to her word that she will not use the money until Council comes to an agreement on this project. Councilwoman Hemann voted no with comment to state that she feels there really isn't a solid plan in place, as there are still too many questions, and further added, that at last discussion, this was a $2 million project, not $625,000. Councilwoman Hemann stated she looks forward to supporting a plan when one is presented.