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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED DECEMBER 17, 2013 Present: Council President Jones, Council Members Barker, Brossard, Limpert, Kearney, Orlowski, Schumann and Williamson Also Present: Mayor Kennedy, Director of Law Gareau, Director of Finance Copfer, Clerk of Council Gallo, 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 Council meeting minutes of November 6, 2013 were approved as written. The following legislation will be considered under suspension of the rules this evening: Second Reading — Ordinances 2013-98, 2013-106, 2013-109 and Resolution 2013-110; First Reading—Resolutions 2013-113, 2013-114 and 2013-116. REPORTS Ni%" Mayor Kennedy: • NOPEC presented a "fake" check to represent money that has been spent on energy efficient projects for the past several years in North Olmsted. • He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2014. • On December 10, the Planning & Development Department went live on the Permits & Code Enforcement module of the Munis software system. The implementation team was onsite in Building for three days ensuring a smooth go- live process. Thanks to staff in Building, Engineering, Planning, Finance and IT for working hard over the last year to have this transition be a success. • On Saturday, December 14, the North Olmsted Police Department participated in "Shop with a Cop". The program, in conjunction with Wal-Mart, allowed children the opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts with members of the Police Department. It was a very successful endeavor. Next year, the city will communicate via cable station, website, digital sign, e-newsletter and text blasts to notify residents to not be alarmed when they see/hear sirens and a procession of police cars. • On Tuesday, December 31 from 7:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., the North Olmsted Recreation Department is hosting their New Year's Eve celebration with ice skating, swimming and family fun at the Recreation Center. There will be music, prizes, games and other festivities. There will also be a balloon drop at midnight. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Safe and fun for the whole family! Director of Law Gareau: