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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2001 Present: Council President Saringer, Council Members Dailey, Kasler, Limpert, McKay, Miller, Nashar, O'Grady Also Present: Mayor Musial, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer (took her seat at 8:14 p.m.), Clerk of Council Seman Council President Saringer called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m. in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the audience were invited to join Council in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. President Saringer made the following announcements: • Ordinance Nos. 2001-146, 2001-152, 2001-153, 200-154, 2001-155 and 2001-156 would be passed under suspension of the rule • A number of ordinances are on the agenda for tabling. At the end of each year, Council makes an effort to clear up legislation that may have been on hold for some time. The minutes of the Council meeting of November 20, 2001 were approved as written. REP RTS Mayor Musial: 1) The North Olmsted VFW post held a recognition ceremony on November 28 to honor the outstanding firefighter and outstanding police officer for the year. Two police officers were selected as police officers of the year: Officer Chuck Holly and Detective James Yost. The firefighter of the year was Ron Sermak. They are three fine gentlemen who very nicely represented the safety forces. 2) The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held on November 29. Santa Claus amved in a flurry of flashing lights via a police car, and he was well received by the young boys and girls. Refreshments were served inside the City Hall lobby. Law Director Gareau: 1) As reported in caucus, Ordinance 2001-152 declares the intent of the city to file eminent domain proceedings against five pieces of property for the Claque Road widening project. 2) Ordinances 2001-153, 2001-154 and 2001-155 authorize the purchase of those parcels of property which were the subject matter of Ordinance 2001-112, the resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit for financial assistance from State Issue 2 money for infrastructure improvements.