06/18/2024 Meeting Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Council Minutes of 06-18-24 than ten million on parks and the ice rink, all without raising taxes. Councilman Glassburn finished by stating when he joined this Council seven years ago, he was told the idea to budget ten million for any kind of recreation use was impossible without raising taxes in a levy. He commended his colleagues on doing just that and encouraged future Councils to keep up the effort. Councilman Limpert voted yes with comment to state that he agrees with Councilman Glassburn that this is a bold budget, but is looking forward to future legislation to make sure that the money spent is ensured to be addressed in future budgeting to maintain the assets, to ensure they are valuable for the City for a long time. Councilman Limpert also thanked the Mayor for her effort, as well as the Recreation Director in working through the proposals with the community and Council. Ms. Hemann voted yes with comment to state that after all her time on Council she is proud to provide high-quality recreation services to the residents who have been waiting a long time, and looks forward to the next steps to fulfill all of our recreation services. Mr. Scarl voted yes with comment to state that as a forty -year resident he is more than happy to move this project forward and supports the project 100%. Mr. Madden voted no with comment to explain that from the beginning he indicated his opposition due to the cost of the project. He added that he appreciates the Administration's time that was put into the project, however, he just felt the cost exceeded the benefit and that was his only reason for voting no on this project, but will be happy to we the park renovations occurring. Resolution 2024-57 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its third reading. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Recreation and Public Engagement to apply for a grant in the amount of $70,000.00 as may be awarded by Play & Park Structures, as the seller and, if awarded, further authorizing the Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement not to exceed $70,000.00 for playground equipment at the North Olmsted City Parks. Councilwoman Hemann moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Scarl and passed 7-0. Roll Call: Yes: Hemann, Scarl, Madden, Gilchrist, Glassburn, Shymske, Limpert No: None Motion carried. Ordinance 2024-57 adopted 7-0. Resolution 2024-59 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its third reading. A Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to advertise for bids to award a contract for the Brookpark Road Underpass Improvement Project (Phase Il), as detailed in the specifications on file, and authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder. Councilwoman Gilchrist moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shymske and passed 7-0. Roll Call: Yes: Gilchrist, Shymske, Scarl, Madden, Glassburn, Hemann, Limpert No: None Motion carried. Resolution 2024-59 adopted 7-0.