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• The City has been dealing with a situation over at Rocky River Municipal Court with a criminal charge, North Olmsted v. Salam, since 2024. The issue is a violation of North Olmsted's local restrictions on registered sex offenders. As you know, we have a larger radius of restriction than the State of Ohio does, for things like schools and daycare centers. That Ordinance was being challenged as unconstitutional in the confines of that criminal case, and I'm pleased to announce that after fully briefing it and arguing it, that in Rocky River, Judge Hagan denied the motion to dismiss. The case will proceed. It will not be found to be in violation of any constitutional restriction here in Ohio. The matter is set for jury trial on February 11, 2026, so our code survives. There may be an appeal to it, but I'm confident that our code will also find favor with the — if it should be appealed to the 8th District Court of Appeals, it should find favor with the judges. • Secondly, I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, a joyous holiday season. Happy and safe to all of you and you. • For Carrie, I was thinking tonight that what I might do was to bring forward to all of you, for your viewing entertainment on these lovely screens... I have her first piece of literature. I save literature. I just — I do. I have yours, Lou, too. Don't you laugh. [laughing] But I was going to bring it up here where she looks like she's 16, and that was in 1998. And I thought, you know, I get in way too much trouble, so I'll just explain it to you. But I've had the pleasure of working with Carrie Copfer in different capacities since 1998. You know, it's been a very long time, but it has been a pleasure. I know she is a dedicated public servant. I know she's a dedicated mother and grandmother and a member of her church and involved in — and daughter and boss to a number of people in the finance department and friend. And I think that as she leaves here, we lose a lot, but new beginnings, right? We get new chances, new beginnings, and that gives you a whole world of opportunity at our expense. But we also have an energetic new director coming in. He's got some big shoes to fill, but I'm optimistic and certain that he will do so, and I welcome Keegan aboard, and I'm happy to be working with him in the new year, and I wanted to say thank you to you again. I said that previously, but thank you. • Mary Ellen, to you, best... I have your first piece of literature too. But best wishes to you and best of luck in your new endeavor. I'm sure it's going to work out very well for you. I know your energy will serve us all. We all are members of the Rocky River Municipal Court. She's leaving to become Clerk of Courts for Rocky River, of which we are a part, and I am sure we will all be better for her service there. She's done wonderful things here, but the opportunities to have a great impact lie ahead. So thank you very much for your service. Wish you well, and that concludes my report. Council President Brossard: Thank you, Director. Carrie, do you have a report this evening? Finance Finance Director Copfer: First off, I don't know if you've seen Mr. Radeff's shoe size, but I think that my shoes would not fit into his shoes. [laughing, banter]. 1.2-1.5 25 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 3