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like that. Maybe we can start that dialogue, see if we can come up with some solutions to this ongoing problem. So with that, Mr. President, that concludes my report. Thank you. President Pro Tern Scarl: Thank you, Director Gareau. I just have one quick comment. I believe that official was a North Olmsted graduate that played football and wrestled here... Law Director Gareau: A fairly young man, this official was a young individual. You know, in a lot of these organizations, Mr. President, if I may, in our Rec Center, we have officials, they're kids, they're minors, they're that are out there. Who do you think is out there doing Rec League Baseball? They're kids, and what's happening from the sideline from the parents is outrageous, and here, it just went above and beyond outrageous. So, yeah, a young man. Handled himself about as well as he possibly could have under those circumstances, but it's enough is enough. President Pro Tern Scarl: Thank you. Director of Finance Radeff, do you have a report this evening? Finance Finance Director Radeff: I do. Thank you, Mr. President. W2s were sent out last week to city employees. The budget is well on its way. I hope to have a draft to directors early next week, give them a couple days to make sure everything that they planned on being in there, is in there; and then late next week have a draft to council. 1 am planning for budget hearings February 281h, and that concludes my report. Thank you. President Pro Tern Scarl: Thank you. Moving into Council Committee reports. Councilman Limpert, Chairman of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee, do you have a report this evening? Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee Councilman Limpert: No report this evening, Mr. President, but if I could have quick moment. I just want to echo the Mayor and Law Director's comments. I'm sure I speak for all Council, that Tony Farrella is one of the truly valued resources here in the city. He came with such a passion and a love for his job and a knowledge of his craft. And he brought that to any time he consulted Council or advised us. We always knew that his decision was what was in the best interest for the city and the taxpayers, and the efficiency of the Service Department, and to make sure our fleet was really effective. I'm obviously not the only person that has spoken so highly of him in regard to that, but it's definitely a loss for us, and I only hope that the Service Department can find someone to fill those shoes. 02-03-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 4