Meeting called to order at 7:31 P.M. by President Seelie.

Pledge of Allegiance

Present:  Councilmembers Brian T. Corrigan,  Edward FitzGerald,  Thomas J. George,  Nancy J. Roth,  Robert  M. Seelie ,  Michael  J. Skindell ,  Pamela J. Smith.
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Also Present:  Mayor Cain, Law Director Spellacy, Fire Chief Mroz,  Police Chief Clark, Finance Director Nogalo, Public Works Director McGuirk,  Human Services Director Carey, Planning & Development Director Pietravoia, Assistant Director of Public Safety for Division of Building & Housing Thomas, Community Relations Specialist Brereton.
 
Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by  Mr. Seelie, to adopt the minutes of Regular Meeting of Council held December 18, 2000,  without the necessity of a reading.
Motion adopted.   All Members voting yea.

(without object from Council, Items 23 & 24 are brought forward at this time)

****NEW BUSINESS****

23.  Communication from Mayor Cain regarding Resolution Honoring Division of Fire Retiree. (Pg. 45)

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. Corrigan, to receive and file this communication.

Motion adopted.   All members voting yea.
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24.  RESOLUTION NO. 7531-01 – A RESOLUTION to commend Thomas E. Kundtz for his public service as a member of the City’s Division of Fire. (Pg. 46)

Motion by Mr.  Seelie, seconded by Mr. George, to adopt Resolution No. 7531–01.

Motion adopted.   All members voting yea.
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(without objection from Council, Public Comment is heard at this time.)

1.  Committee of the Whole  Oral Report Council Appointments.

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Ms. Roth, to receive and file this oral report.

Motion adopted.   All members voting yea.
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2.  RESOLUTION NO. 7527-01 -  A RESOLUTION to appoint___________________________, as Special Trustee of Lakewood Hospital Association for the full five-year term ending December 31, 2005. (Pg. 6)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to defer action on this Resolution.

Motion adopted.  All members voting yea.
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3. RESOLUTION NO. 7528–01 – A RESOLUTION to appoint____________________________, as Community Trustee of Lakewood Hospital Association for the  full five-year term ending December 31, 2005.  (Pg. 7)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to defer action on this Resolution.

Motion adopted.  All members voting yea.
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4.  RESOLUTION NO. 7529-01 – A RESOLUTION to appoint_________________________, as a Member of the Planning Commission for the full six year term ending December 31, 2006.  (Pg. 8)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr.  Seelie, to defer action on this Resolution.

Motion adopted.   All members voting yea.
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5.  RESOLUTION NO. 7530-01 – A RESOLUTION to appoint__________________________ as a Member of the Civil Service Commission for the full three-year term ending December 31, 2003.  (Pg. 9)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to amend Resolution No. 7530-01 by inserting the name Joseph P. Gibbons in the blanks.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald,  George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Resolution No. 7530-01 amended to conform.

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Mr. George, to adopt Resolution No. 7530?01 as amended.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Resolution No. 7530?01 adopted as amended.
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6.  Public Works Committee Report regarding Ordinance Nos. 73-00 through 82-00 and Resolution No. 7518-00. (Pg. 10)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to receive and file this report.

Motion adopted.   All members voting yea.
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7.  ORDINANCE NO. 73-00 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE to authorize the Mayor to make application to the Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners for approval to use County Motor Vehicle License Tax Funds for the improvement of Hilliard Boulevard (CR-69)/Franklin Boulevard (CR-435) from the Lakewood West Corporation Line to Lakeland Road and to enter into an agreement with Cuyahoga County necessary to complete the planning and construction of this improvement. (PLEASE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 73-00 PLACED ON 1ST READING AND REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/4/00, PLACED ON 2ND READING 12/18/00)(Pg. 19)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie,  to amend Ordinance No. 73?00 to conform.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald,  George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 73?00 amended to conform.

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Ordinance No. 73?00 as amended.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 73?00 adopted as amended.
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8.  ORDINANCE NO. 74-00 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for C.D.B.G. Fund Infrastructure Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate Resolution of Council. (PLEASE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 74-00 PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/4/00, PLACED ON 2ND READING 12/18/00) (Pg. 23)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie,  to amend Ordinance No. 74?00 to conform.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald,  George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 74?00 amended to conform.

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Ordinance No. 74?00 as amended.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 74?00 adopted as amended.
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9.  ORDINANCE NO. 75-00 - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Infrastructure Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate Resolution of Council.  (PLEASE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 75-00 PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/4/00, PLACED ON 2ND READING 12/18/00)(Pg. 24)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie,  to amend Ordinance No. 75?00 to conform.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald,  George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 75?00 amended to conform.

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Ordinance No. 75?00 as amended.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 75?00 adopted as amended.
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10.  RESOLUTION NO. 7518-00 – A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor, for and on behalf of the City, to seek Federal Aid financial assistance through the Northeast Areawide Coordinating Agency to rehabilitate Vista Bridge.  (REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/4/00)(Pg. 25)

Motion by Ms.  Roth,  seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Resolution No. 7518–00.

Motion adopted.   All members voting yea.
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11.  ORDINANCE NO. 76-00 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, and the Director of Finance to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood for the purchase of the listed vehicles and equipment, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate Resolution of Council. (PLEASE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 76-00 PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/4/00, PLACED ON 2ND READING 12/18/00)(Pg. 26)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie,  to amend Ordinance No. 76?00 to conform.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald,  George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 76?00 amended to conform.

Motion by Mr. Seelie, seconded by Ms. Roth, to adopt Ordinance No. 76?00 as amended.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 76?00 adopted as amended.
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12.  ORDINANCE NO. 77-00 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Building and Facilities Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate Resolution of Council. (PLEASE SUBSTITTUE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 77-00 PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/4/00, PLACED ON 2ND READING 12/18/00).(Pg. 28)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie,  to amend Ordinance No. 77?00 to conform.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald,  George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 77?00 amended to conform.

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Ordinance No. 77?00 as amended.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 77?00 adopted as amended.
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13.  ORDINANCE NO. 78-00 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Parks Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate Resolution of Council. (PLEASE SUBSTUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 78-00 PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/4/00, PLACED ON 2ND READING 12/18/00)(Pg. 29)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie,  to amend Ordinance No. 78?00 to conform.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald,  George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 78?00 amended to conform.

Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Ms. Roth, to adopt Ordinance No. 78?00 as amended.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 78?00 adopted as amended.
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14.  ORDINANCE NO.   79-00  – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for the 2001 Water System Replacement Program (Ohio Public Works Commission) in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate Resolution of Council. (PLEASE SUBSTUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 79-00 PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/4/00, PLACED ON 2ND READING 12/18/00)(Pg. 30)(Pg. 54)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie,  to amend Ordinance No. 79?00 to conform.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald,  George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 79?00 amended to conform.

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Ordinance No. 79?00 as amended.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 79?00 adopted as amended.
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15.  ORDINANCE NO. 80-00 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate Resolution of Council.  (PLEASE SUBSTITTUE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 80-00 PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/4/00, PLACED ON 2ND READING 12/18/00).(Pg. 31)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie,  to amend Ordinance No. 80?00 to conform.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald,  George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 80?00 amended to conform.

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Ordinance No. 80?00 as amended.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 80?00 adopted as amended.
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16.  ORDINANCE NO. 81-00 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Sewer System Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate Resolution of Council. (PLEASE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 81-00 PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/4/00, PLACED ON 2ND READING 12/18/00). (Pg. 32)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie,  to amend Ordinance No. 81?00 to conform.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald,  George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 81?00 amended to conform.

Motion by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Ordinance No. 81?00 as amended.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 81?00 adopted as amended.
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17.  ORDINANCE NO. 82-00 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works to engage architectural and/or engineering firms to provide professional services in the design and preparation of specifications and contract administration and to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for Winterhurst Improvements in accordance with the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood, contracts not to exceed the specified amounts shown without separate Resolution of Council.
(PLEASE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 82-00 PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/4/00, PLACED ON 2ND READING 12/18/00).(Pg. 33)

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie,  to amend Ordinance No. 82?00 to conform.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald,  George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 82?00 amended to conform.

Motion by Ms. Roth, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Ordinance No. 82?00 as amended.

Yeas:  Corrigan, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie, Skindell, Smith
Nays:  None.
Ordinance No. 82?00 adopted as amended.
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18.  ORDINANCE NO. 83-00 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City of Lakewood to implement a plan to purchase additional service credit, from the Police and Firemen’s Disability and Pension Fund of Ohio, tax deferred by payroll deduction.  (PLEASE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 83-00 PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE 12/4/00, REPORTED OUT OF COMMITTEE, AMENDED TO CONFORM AND  PLACED ON 2ND READING 12/18/00)(Pg. 34)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Skindell, to adopt Ordinance No. 83?00.

Motion adopted.  All members voting yea.
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19.  ORDINANCE NO.  84-00 – AN ORDINANCE establishing rates of admission to the Lakewood Municipal Swimming Pools located at Lakewood Park and Madison Park, and superseding Ordinance No. 21-91 adopted may 6, 1991 and all other ordinances inconsistent herewith. (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 12/18/00)(Pg. 35)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Ms. Roth, to place Ordinance No. 84-00 on Second Reading and refer same to the Finance Committee.

Motion adopted.  All members voting yea.
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20.  ORDINANCE NO. 85-00 – AN ORDINANCE establishing rates of admission to Winterhurst Ice Rink, located at 14740 Lakewood Heights Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio, and superseding Ordinance 3-95 adopted September 5, 1995 and all other ordinances inconsistent herewith.  (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE 12/18/00).(Pg. 37)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to place Ordinance No.  85-00 on Second Reading and refer same to the Finance Committee.

Motion adopted.  All members voting yea.
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21.  ORDINANCE NO. 86-00 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor (Director of Public Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, and/or the Procurement Officer to enter into contracts for professional services, and to advertise for bids and enter into contracts for the purchase of repair maintenance and operating supplies, services and equipment as authorized by the 2001 Appropriation Ordinance and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood with the lowest and best bidder or bidders or as otherwise provided by law. (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE 12/18/00) (Pg. 40)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to place Ordinance No.  86-00 on Second Reading and refer same to the Finance Committee.

Motion adopted.  All members voting yea.
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22.  Liquor Permit Application for C2, C2X and D6 transfers to TOPS Markets LLC, d/b/a TOPS, 14100 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio  44107 from TOPS INC. d/b/a Tops, same address. (DEFERRED 12/18/00)(Pg. 43)

Motion by Mr. Corrigan, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to file no objection to this application.

Motion adopted.   All members voting yea.

Meeting adjourned 9:03 P.M.
 

Approved:___________________  ________________________
PRESIDENT
 

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CLERK