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MINUTES OF TAE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED _ FEBRUARY 1, 2005 Present: President of Council O'Grady, Council Members Dailey, Gareau, Kasler, Limpert, McKay, Miller, Nashar Also Present: Mayor Musial, Law Director Dubelko, Finance Director Copfer, Clerk of Council Seman President O'Grady called the meeting to order at 8 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 minutes of the Council meeting of January 18, 2005 were approved as written. President O'Grady announced the following legislation would be considered for passage under suspension of the rules: second reading, Resolution 2005-9; first reading, Resolution 2005-12. REPORTS Law Director Dubelko: 1) Most of his time over the last two weeks has been devoted to RTA/NOMBL negotiations. He met with RTA negotiators on January 19, and January 31. The negotiating team also met with union officials on January 20. He attended a "Blue Ribbon Panel" meeting with RTA officials and various northeast Ohio leaders on January 31. 2) He has submitted Charter review recommendations to the Charter Review Commission for their February 24 meeting. 3) January 2S, he attended a Board of Control meeting and other associated City Hall meetings. 4) January 28, the ClericallTechnical collective bargaining agreement was executed. It's the last of the collective bargaining agreements for this past cycle. 5) January 31, he provided written legal advice to the City Engineer regarding the RFP for real estate appraisals for the new fire station Location. 6) February 1, he attended a Board of Control meeting. 7) He has appointed a new City Prosecutor, whose appointment was effective January 31. Michael Gordillo is a bright, young lawyer who comes highly recommended from the County Prosecutor's office. He will do a great job for the City of North Olmsted and for the cause of justice in the city. Mr. Gordillo was introduced and welcomed by all. Councilman Limpert asked the Law Director if the city could consider some sort of a lawsuit regarding the RTA/NOMBL negotiations as he does not sense it is truly a "negotiation" with give and take and mutual agreement but rather a "taking" action. Law Director Dubelko said all possibilities are being considered. However, his primary job is at the bargaining table. The RTA negotiators have been instructed to discuss acquisition only. They are not authorized to talk about renewal or about extensions at this time. So, if they're not willing to talk renewal or extension and if the city would choose not to talk about acquisition, we put our 65 employees in jeopardy. The city negotiating team is continuing to talk seriously about acquisition, trying to