MINUTES
OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF
LAKEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
12650 DETROIT AVENUE
DECEMBER 1, 2003
7:30 P.M.

Regular Meeting of the Lakewood City Council called to order at 7:33 P.M. by President Seelie.

Present: Councilmembers Brian T. Corrigan, Michael W. Dever, Denis P. Dunn, Edward FitzGerald, Thomas J. George, Nancy J. Roth, Robert M. Seelie.

Also Present: Mayor Cain, Acting Finance Director Demmerle, Assistant Law Director Hurley, Police Chief Malley, Fire Chief Mroz, Engineer Kilgore, Executive Assistant to the Mayor for Community Relations Antonio.

Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Roll Call

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Dunn, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held 11/17/03 without the necessity of a reading.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.
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Without objection from Council, items 7 and 8 were heard at this time.

****OLD BUSINESS****

1. Finance Committee Verbal Report regarding Amendment to Ordinance No. 10-03A, Contracting Authority.

Mr. George submitted the following report:

1. Dear Members of Council, your Finance Committee met prior to tonight's meeting to discuss 10-03B - which changes the contracting authority for several items - listed - Law Department Legal Services from $125,000 to $145,000, Mainly for the Cox Cable Negotiation which is reimbursable we were told in addition to that Health Care Benefits from $3,600,000 to $3,800,000, which is considered to be a huge cost to our City - prescriptions, we heard were over $100,000 more than last year. Tax Collection Service from $600,00 to $700,000, Employee Assistance from $17,000 to $20,000, Home Delivery Meals from $20,000 to $25,000, HVAC Maintenance from $30,000 to $35,000, Asphalt Cold Patch from $18,000 TO $30,000}. This, we were told by the Acting Finance Director will get us through the remainder of the year and meet all our contractual obligations. After discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to suspend the rules and to approve 10-03B this evening.

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to receive and file the verbal report.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.….

2. ORDINANCE NO. 10-03B - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 10-03A, adopted April 7, 2003 for the purpose of changing and increasing contracting authority for 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 2003 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 THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/17/03)(Pg. 3)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to suspend the rules requiring this Ordinance be read on three separate days and placing Ordinance No. 10-03B on final reading.

Yeas: Corrigan, Dever, Dunn, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie
Nays: None
Motion Adopted. Rules suspended.

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Ordinance No. 10-03B.

Yeas: Corrigan, Dever, Dunn, FitzGerald, George, Roth, Seelie
Nays: None
Motion adopted. All members voting yea.….

3. ORDINANCE NO. 76-03 - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE to authorize the transfer of certain funds. (PLACED ON 1ST READING & REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/17/03)(Pg. 8)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Dever, to place Ordinance No. 76-03 on 2nd Reading and refer it back to the Finance Committee.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.….
4. ORDINANCE NO. 77-03 - 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 2004 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 THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/17/03)(Pg. 11)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Dunn, to place Ordinance No. 77-03 on 2nd Reading and refer it back to the Finance Committee.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea..

5. ORDINANCE NO. 78-03 - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE to establish temporary appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Lakewood, State of Ohio, for three months, January 1, 2004 to March 31, 2004 as provided by Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.38. (PLACED ON 1ST READING AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 11/17/03)(Pg. 15)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to place Ordinance No. 78-03 on 2nd Reading and refer it back to the Finance Committee.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.
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6. Liquor Permit Application for D2, D2X, D3, D3A transfers to CYBAR ONEZERO, d/b/a Capsule Bar, 13376-80 Madison Avenue, from Andrews Inc, d/b/a Galaxy Lounge, same address. (DEFERRED 11/17/03)(Pg. 18)

Mr. Dunn read correspondence from Law Director recommending no objection to the transfer request.

Motion by Mr. Dunn, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to file no objection to this liquor permit transfer.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

****NEW BUSINESS****

7. Communication from Council Vice President George regarding Lakewood High Boys Cross Country Team. (Pg.19)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Dunn, to receive and file the communication.
Motion adopted. All members voting yea.


8. RESOLUTION NO. 7826-03 - A RESOLUTION to honor the Lakewood High School Boys' Cross Country Team for their outstanding performance during the 2003 Cross Country season. (Pg. 20)

Motion by Mr. George, seconded by Mr. Seelie, to adopt Resolution No. 7826-03.
Motion adopted. All members voting yea.
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9. Liquor Permit Application fro D5 and D6 permit classes to BBKC, d/b/a Sloane PUB, 18196 Sloane Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. (Pg. 21)

Motion by Mr. Dunn, seconded by Mr. FitzGerald, to defer action on this liquor permit application.

Motion adopted. All members voting yea. .

Holiday Lighting indicated for Sunday, 4:00 PM at Lakewood Park.

Mr. Dever asked Mr. Kilgore if the work being done on Warren Road is on schedule. Mr. Kilgore responded that it was not on schedule but it would be completed in the next week as to the pavement repairs. He said there were a few more lateral linings that had to be done by another firm and that they were endeavoring to have that scheduled as soon as possible.

Minutes 12-1-03 cont.

Mr. Dunn mentioned the 2:00 PM ribbon cutting for Winking Lizard Restaurant.

Meeting adjourned 7:58 P.M.