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this difficult time. I want to acknowledge and thank our police, fire, EMS, and emergency
<br />dispatch personnel who remain on duty around the clock protecting our community
<br />regardless of weather or holidays, including their recent response to the LaBelle Salon fire on
<br />December 29th, where approximately 1,500 square feet of roof collapsed due to a fire at the
<br />salon. As there was a language barrier, our Fire Prevention Bureau stayed on scene to assist
<br />with contacting renovation companies and insurance companies to help the owner move
<br />forward in the recovery process.
<br />• Thank you also to the multiple mutual aid services on scene, obviously including our own
<br />police department, Olmsted Township, Olmsted Falls, North Ridgeville, Westlake, Bay Village,
<br />Fairview Park, and Rocky River safety personnel as well.
<br />• Reflecting on the strength of our community and the dedication of those who serve it every
<br />day. I'd like to thank those who joined us on December 27th for the inauguration and
<br />reception at Springvale, honoring our city officials here and our school officials and the Clerk
<br />of the Rocky River Municipal Court. We also have a warm welcome for our Ward 4
<br />Councilwoman Carr and for our Director of Finance, Director Radeff.
<br />• In other news, the city closed on the sale of the Forest School property last week, and
<br />construction crews will mobilize this week to begin the installation of the roads, water, sewer,
<br />and stormwater infrastructure on that site. Our Economic Development Director is awaiting a
<br />full construction schedule from DREES, and we will share that with all Councilmembers once
<br />we've obtained that.
<br />• While winter weather begins its continued challenges, further highlighting the teamwork and
<br />commitment that keep North Olmsted moving safely forward. Throughout this month, our
<br />Service Department worked tirelessly to clear snow and maintain safe roadways during the
<br />past few winter storms, and over the holidays. For example, on December 30th, we had seven
<br />trucks on the road from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m., and on the 31st, from 4 p.m. until 9 a.m. the next
<br />day, we had 14 trucks out and four more called out additionally from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Their
<br />long hours and quick response ensure residents can travel safely, and we're grateful for all of
<br />their continued efforts, because it probably will snow again before the spring.
<br />• And finally, in our Senior Center news, the Community Cabin programs continue through the
<br />cold months for our senior residents, with events for a What's Cookin' Wednesday on January
<br />14th; an art program designed to encourage our staff and our Senior Center members alike to
<br />try something new and express their creativity. Those are on Wednesdays in January, the 7th
<br />and the 21st. And also, the Wii bowling league, I don't know if any of you remember that
<br />game, Wii, but they have a huge setup there in the Senior Center. That bowling league starts
<br />the week of January 12th. I know that Councilman Shymske could probably give some people
<br />a run for their money, so he might want to join them. Pizza lunch is provided.
<br />• And once again, to all Councilmembers and to our residents, I thank you for your continued
<br />trust and engagement as we begin this new year together, and that, Mr. President, concludes
<br />my report.
<br />Council President Brossard:
<br />Thank you, Mayor.
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