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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ' SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 Present: Council President Jones, Council Members Barker, Brossard, Kearney, Orlowski, Schumann, Williamson and Smith Also Present: Mayor Kennedy, Director of Law Gareau, Director of Finance Copfer, Clerk of Council Gallo, Director of Safety/Service Thomas, Director of Planning/Development Wenger and Director of Human Resources Farver Council President Jones called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. The special Council meeting minutes of June 25, 2013 were approved as written. The following legislation will be passed under suspension of the rules this evening: Second Reading - Ordinance 2013-75, Resolution 2013-76, Ordinance 2013-77, Resolution 2013-78 & Resolution 2013-80; First Reading -Resolution 2013-81 & Resolution 2013-82. REPORTS Mayor Kennedy: • He shared a letter from Mark Owens, the Gaelic Games organizer. This year's Gaelic Games have gone into the books as the most successful games in the history of the competition. They set a new standard and raised the bar higher than anyone thought was possible. They have received nothing but compliments on the entire weekend regarding the facility, staff on site and the surrounding community. They had zero complaints about the Barton-Bradley soccer complex. This was one of the most organized events of this kind. They look forward to working with North Olmsted again. • The North Olmsted Police Station Renovation Project was awarded to Lakeland Management System last week. Preconstruction is this Thursday with construction activities beginning this month. • Planning, Building and Engineering continue to work steadily on the implementation of the Munis permits and code enforcement module. • There is a 9/11 ceremony scheduled for Wednesday September 11, 2013 at Fire Station No. 1 at 9:30 a.m. A press release is scheduled for this week. • He swore in North Olmsted Fire Chief Edward Schepp. Director of Law Gareau: