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Council Minutes of 05-21-2024 Administration is seeking a two-year contract, with the option of a third year. The legislation was favorably recommended 3-0. • Discussed, Resolution 2024-43. A Resolution dispensing with the RFP process and authorizing the Director of Recreation and Public Engagement to enter into a contract with Morgan Services, Inc. for linen laundry services at Springvale Ballroom, and declaring an emergency. Councilwoman Hemann reported that this contract is unable to go to bid because Springvale does not do the volume required by vendors. Morgan Services, Inc. is reputable, dependable, and has been doing a very good job. The legislation was favorably recommended 3-0. • Lastly discussed, Resolution 2024-44. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Economic and Community Development to solicit Statements of Qualifications for architectural firms to perform an historic preservation plan and architectural assessment for the Old Town Hall pursuant to Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History. Councilwoman Hemann noted that in order to perform any type of restoration, there will need to be a historical preservation plan and architectural assessment for the basement, foundation and overall support structure. The anticipated cost of the historic preservation plan is $50,000.00. Director Upton addressed the Committee and Council regarding the $271,000.00 federal grant from Senator Sherrod Brown. The grant is part of the Saving America's Treasures Act through the Department of the Interior. The legislation was favorably recommended 3-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:36 p.m. Ms. Hemann asked for a moment of personal privilege to acknowledge St. Brendan's Parish's 601h anniversary. She also thanked the Mayor for her proclamation and recognition of the event. Ms. Hemann thanked the church for having a strong presence in the Community for 60 years. Councilman Glassburn, Chairman of the Finance Committee: The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:36 p.m. Present were Committee Members Glassburn, Limpert and Scarl and Council Members Hemann, Madden, Gilchrist 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, Service Director Kearney, Recreation and Public Engagement Director Pinchek, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Resolution 2024-50. A Resolution approving the award of a Job Creation Grant to J.L. Moore, Inc. and further authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Grant Agreement; and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn reported that the job creation grant will bring a general contracting firm to North Olmsted with approximately 13 employees. The legislation was favorably recommended 2-0-1, with Councilman Glassburn abstaining. • Discussed Ordinance 2024-40. An Ordinance establishing new rates of compensation for administrative personnel amending rates for the year 2024 (four percent increase); retitling the Police Secretary Position to Administrative Assistant, creating a part-time Property Room Manager within the Police Division and otherwise establishing the compensation rates and descriptions for various Administrative and Legislative Personnel for the years 2025 (three percent increase) and 2026 (three percent increase), and declaring an emergency. Councilman Glassburn reported that this Ordinance follows the updates of the bargaining units that have passed to date. A typographical error regarding the Administrative Assistant notation will be corrected. The legislation was favorably recommended 3-0.