MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MARCH 17, 2026 Council President Brossard: The Council meeting of March 17, 2026, will now please come to order at 7:30 p.m. The audience is invited to join Council in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. All: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Council President Brossard: Will the Clerk please call the roll? Council Clerk: Mr. Brossard: Present Ms. Carr: Present Ms. Gilchrist: Here Mr. Limpert: Present Mr. Madden: Here Mr. Marrie: Here Mr. Scarl: Present Mr. Shymske: Here ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Brossard: Thank you, everyone, and Happy St. Patrick's Day and Happy Meteor Explosion Day, I only get to say that once in my lifetime. If there are no additions or corrections, the Council Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026, are approved as written. There are three items being requested for suspension this evening. They are Resolutions 2026- 21, 2026-24, and 2026-25, all of which are on second reading. Moving into reports. Moving into reports, Mayor Dailey Jones, do you have a report this evening? REPORTS Mayor Jones: I do, Mr. President. Thank you. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of you. • As we continue to respond to numerous power outages affecting all of Northeast Ohio, and specifically our community, I want to acknowledge that even right now, some of our residents remain without electricity this evening. We recognize the hardship that this 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 2 creates for families, particularly as temperatures drop and access to basic necessities becomes more challenging. In response, the City has offered the North Olmsted Recreation Center and our Senior Center as temporary warming and support locations. Residents are welcome to come in to warm up, charge their phones, or simply be in the company of others during this time. Yesterday, the Recreation Center was open until 11:30 p.m., and is open until 10 p.m. tonight, and our doors are open to anyone in need. At this time, however, it's important to note that the facility is not equipped with a backup generator, and because of this limitation, we are unable to operate the Recreation Center as a 24-hour shelter. In the event that power were to be lost at the facility while residents and families were present, we would not be able to safely continue operations or provide the necessary assistance. Updates are being shared online with the community as conditions change. • Also, as you can imagine, our police, fire, and service departments were inundated with calls for assistance. We greatly appreciate their dedication in responding to the unprecedented challenges faced by the community over the past week. • In addition, on March 12th, personnel from the North Olmsted Fire Department and West Shore Communities conducted a Hazardous Materials Response Training Drill at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This scenario-based training enabled our HAZMAT team members, along with our North Olmsted Fire Department firefighters, to utilize skills and equipment in a real-world scenario, much like the meteor that we experienced today. • On Saturday at our Rec Center, as noted by Councilman Limpert at the last meeting, we hosted the annual Cardboard Boat Races. Three boats successfully made the crossing. Six boats did not, but it was a great family event and we're grateful to our wonderful staff and everyone who participated. • Also last week, Chief Strazzo was sworn in as North Olmsted's new Fire Chief. With years of dedication and service to the community, Chief Strazzo has already made an impact within our department, and we look forward to his continued leadership in this important role. We also want to extend our sincere thanks to Chief Shepp, who is officially retiring on March 20th for his many years of dedicated service and leadership. • And finally, some events to add to your calendars. Springvale is hosting two more Fish Fry Fridays. March 20th is hosted by the Bretton Ridge Women's Club and March 27th is hosted by the North Olmsted High School After Prom. • On March 26th, from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. at the North Olmsted High School Performing Arts Center, we're inviting residents, families, and community leaders to attend the State of the City and Schools event. This special event celebrates our shared commitment to education and civic progress. • And finally, our annual Egg-stravaganza is happening on April 4th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon this year at Barton Bradley Fields. Participants must register in person at the Rec Center and the last day to register is April Fool's Day, April 1st, and that, Mr. President, concludes my report. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 3 Council President Brossard: Thank you, Mayor. Law Director Gareau, do you have a report this evening? Law Law Director Gareau: No report this evening, thank you, Mr. President. Council President Brossard: Director of Finance Radeff, do you have a report this evening? Finance Finance Director Radeff: Yes, thank you, Mr. President. • The Finance Department is currently revisiting time attendance and scheduling solutions. Our current process is paper-intensive and time-intensive, and I believe we have a couple paths forward that is going to lead to cost savings as well as a lot of time savings, and I'll keep Council updated as I have a recommendation on how to move forward. Thank you. Council President Brossard: Thank you. I'm going to provide a brief report of the Public Hearing, which was held last Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The Public Hearing was called to order at 6:46 p.m. Present were myself, Council Members Carr, Scarl, Limpert, Madden, and Marrie. Also present were the Assistant Law Director, the Mayor, and the Director of Finance. Councilman Shymske and Councilwoman Gilchrist were excused. The issue before Council was Resolution 2026-7, which would authorize the Mayor to enter into a Joint Economic Development District, also known as a JEDD, contract between Olmsted Township and the City of North Olmsted. Mayor Jones explained the purpose of JEDDs in Ohio, and outlined the proposed Olmsted Town Center development, which would include a Sheetz, McDonald's, Aldi, and 56 residential condos. She presented projected income tax revenues for the City and clarified that residents of the district would not receive the full tax credit, which are currently enjoyed by North Olmsted residents. The City would receive 25% of the JEDD’s income tax revenue and share 25% of the operational risks. Former Finance Director Carrie Copfer expressed her concerns with the JEDD agreement and the Public Hearing adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Now moving into Council Committee Reports. Councilman Limpert, Chairman of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee, do you have a report this evening? Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee Councilman Limpert: No report this evening, Mr. President. Thank you. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 4 Council President Brossard: Councilman Scarl, Chairman of the Finance Committee, do you have a report this evening? Finance Committee Councilman Scarl: I do, Mr. President. Thank you. The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:06 p.m. Present were Committee Members Scarl, Limpert, and Marrie, Council Members Carr, Gilchrist, Madden, Council President Brossard, the Mayor, Assistant Law Director, and the Directors of Service and Recreation, and the Chief of Staff. Also present were June Taylor of Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, as well as Tim Judson from High Rock Property Advisors, and guests. • The Committee discussed Resolution 2026-25, which is to consider a job creation grant for the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, which plans to move approximately 340 employees into the former Moen Building. The grant runs for 10 years with decreasing percentages of income tax rebates. Ms. Taylor described the WRAAA Service's regional impact and reasons for choosing North Olmsted. Councilman Limpert suggested a revision to be added to provide notification to the City should Western Reserve choose to vacate the space in the future, and we received confirmation from the Assistant Law Director O'Malley that the applicant approved the revision. The Resolution was favorably recommended to Council by a vote of 3-0, and the Committee concluded at 7:33 p.m., and that concludes my report, Mr. President. Thank you. Council President Brossard: Councilwoman Gilchrist, Chairwoman of the Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee, do you have a report this evening? Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee [No report for Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee, however at this point Councilwoman Gilchrist provided a report for Streets and Transportation Committee] Streets and Transportation Committee Councilwoman Gilchrist: Yes, Mr. President, I do have a report. The Streets and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:33 p.m. Present were Council President Brossard, Committee Members Gilchrist and Carr, Council Members Limpert, Scarl, Marrie, and Madden, the Mayor, the Service Director, the Recreation Director, the Chief of Staff, the Law Director, the Finance Director, and guests. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Resolution 2026-21, Diesel Fuel and Gasoline Products Bid, and Resolution 2026-24, Senior Transport Contract. • We started with Resolution 2026-21, a Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Service to advertise for bids for diesel fuel and gasoline products for use by the City of North Olmsted as per specifications on file, and authorizing the Mayor, after approval of the Board of Control, to enter into a contract to purchase such products and declaring an emergency. Director Kearney explained that this Resolution was for a yearly purchase price for both diesel fuel and gasoline for use by the City, an option for a second year will be available. Last year, a one-year contract was obtained as well. Price will be locked 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 5 in for the one year once this contract is obtained. Resolution 2026-21 was recommended to Council and passed by a vote of 2-0. • Moving on, the meeting then turned to Resolution 2026-24, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a renewed and amended agreement with the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County to provide transportation services and declaring an emergency. Director Pinchek explained that Resolution 2026-24 is a yearly contract with STC, Senior Transportation Connection. Director Pinchek reported that this involves senior transportation to the Senior Center. The fees for STC have risen substantially, so we will have to offset the costs by minimally increasing costs to the senior residents for rides. Our ridership has decreased over the last year, and our budget for this service has remained the same. Current riders are aware of the pending price increase. While we are unable to negotiate a price with STC, Director Pinchek let us know that the City is looking into purchasing a van for senior resident transportation use in the future by the end of the year, with money from a grant that was previously awarded. Another option for seniors is the RTA Paratransit. However, riders have to go through a six-week registration process and a doctor's note is required, while that cost per ride is $2.75. STC continues to be available to any senior at any time. Resolution 2026-24 was recommended to Council and passed by a vote of 2-0, and that concludes my report. Mr. President, thank you. Council President Brossard: Thank you. Councilman Madden, Chairman of the Environmental Control Committee, do you have a report this evening? Environmental Control Committee Councilman Madden: No report, Mr. President, thank you. Council President Brossard: Thank you. Councilman Marrie, Chairman of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee, do you have a report this evening? Building, Zoning and Development Committee Councilman Marrie: Yes, Mr. President, thank you. The Building Zoning and Development Committee met on Tuesday, March 10th at 7:42 p.m. Present were Committee Members Marrie, Madden, and Limpert, Council President Brossard, Council Members Carr, Gilchrist, and Scarl, the Mayor, Directors of Finance, Recreation, Service, the Assistant Law Director, Chief of Staff, and Guests. • First on the agenda was Ordinance No. 2025-100, which provides for the amendment of the Zone Map of the City of North Olmsted by rezoning permanent parcel No. 236-10- 015 from a one-family residence district to a planned development. This is the rezoning for the proposed Butternut Ridge development of 45 new townhomes. The Mayor reported that the motion to recommend the rezoning failed 4-0 at the Planning and Design Commission, as well as with staff recommendation from the Administration. The Mayor also outlined the process that is followed when a new development is proposed. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 6 The Administration adheres to the City Charter, allowing the proposal to move forward through the established due process, which includes consideration by the Planning and Design Commission, potentially other Commissions, and City Council. It is not within the Administration's legal authority to prevent development proposals from being submitted or from proceeding through the required review process. As a point of reference, this Ordinance has received substantial public interest and feedback at City Council meetings, Commission meetings, and the Public Hearing held on February 24th. Councilman Limpert also discussed that although residents had been frustrated with the process and pace, Ordinances must go through the required process and Council cannot officially act until it is formally before the Council. Following additional discussion, the motion to recommend Ordinance 2025-100 failed by a vote of 3-0. [correction 0-3] • Next on the agenda was Ordinance 2026-6, which provides for the amendment of the Zone Map of the City of North Olmsted by rezoning Permanent Parcel Number 236-17- 018 from a Mixed Use A District to General Business District D3. Please note this Ordinance was also part of the Public Hearing held on February 24th. This Ordinance would allow the proposed Culvers on Country Club Boulevard to have a drive-thru lane. The Mayor spoke about how rezoning this parcel brings the opportunity to begin revitalizing this area and the potential benefits to businesses, including the hotels, due to the construction of the new Cleveland Brown Stadium. Assistant Law Director O'Malley discussed a brief history of the existing zoning and the impact of zoning and economic environments. The Ordinance was recommended by the Planning and Design Commission with the condition that the rezoning occur only if the Culvers project proceeds. Councilman Scarl also indicated that the owners have expressed a very strong and enthusiastic desire to move forward with the project. Following additional discussion, the motion to recommend passed 3-0 with the condition that the rezoning occur if the Culvers project proceeds. The Building, Zoning, and Development meeting ended at 7:58 p.m. Mr. President, this concludes my report, thank you. Council President Brossard: Thank you. Councilwoman Carr, Chairwoman of the Intra-Governmental Relations Committee, do you have a report this evening? Intra-Governmental Relations Committee Councilwoman Carr: No, I do not, Mr. President. COMMUNICATIONS Council President Brossard: Thank you. Are there any letters or communications to come before Council at this time? Council Clerk: No, Mr. President. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 7 Council President Brossard: Thank you. We will now move into audience participation. Thank you for attending tonight's Council meeting. Public comment offers the opportunity for members of the public to share information and bring issues or concerns to the attention of City Council members. It is not a debate, and public comment speakers should not expect a back-and-forth exchange. Council members may, however, ask clarifying questions of the speaker, City staff, or fellow Council members. Those attending City Council meetings should show the same respect to others that they wish to have shown for them. So if there is anyone in the audience who would like to address Council, please come to the podium, state and spell your name and address for the clerk. If you live in a city other than North Olmsted, please state the name of that City and proceed with your comments. You will have up to five minutes. Mr. Rawlings: Good evening. My name is Bill Rawlings. I live at 26670 Butternut Ridge Road. I've lived there for 30 years now. I raised my family there, it's a great area. Actually, I think the whole city of North Olmsted is wonderful. I'm here because in that 30 years we've seen some changes to the historic district. Two historic homes were taken down to put the library up. One historic home was moved to the metro parks to put the middle school up, and the historic middle school that was on Butternut Ridge was taken down. And then at some point a couple years ago, the school decided to put the bussing garage right on Butternut Ridge. So now we have 30 buses coming and going all day long. I'm here because I don't think we ought to redistrict the area for 45 more additional housing, which would increase traffic, would increase all kinds of other things. And I think would distract from the historic district. I think it's nice to have a historic district. Is it absolutely necessary? No. But it does reflect some of the history of North Olmsted, and I think a whole lot of that is a good thing. Thank you. Council President Brossard: Alright, seeing no other comments from the audience, we will now move into legislation. LEGISLATION Council Clerk: Legislation on third reading. Ordinance 2026-12, introduced by Mayor Jones. An Ordinance to make appropriations for capital improvements for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2026, as amended. Councilman Scarl: Mr. President. Council President Brossard: Councilman Scarl. Councilman Scarl: I move to adopt Ordinance 2026-12, and ask for a second. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 8 Councilman Limpert: Second. Council President Brossard: Motion to adopt Ordinance 2026-12 made by Councilman Scarl, seconded by Councilman Limpert. Roll call, please. Council Clerk: Mr. Scarl: Yes Mr. Limpert: Yes Mr. Madden: Yes Mr. Shymske: Yes, with comment. Some of the things in the budget I believe there would be a better use of tax dollars. Ms. Carr: Yes Mr. Marrie: Yes Ms. Gilchrist. Yes Council President Brossard: Ordinance 2026-12 is adopted by a vote of 7-0. Council Clerk: Ordinance 2026-13, introduced by Mayor Jones. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cultural Project Cooperative Use Agreement with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission for the purpose of qualifying cultural projects for financial incentives offered by the State of Ohio. Councilwoman Gilchrist: Mr. President. Council President Brossard: Councilwoman Gilchrist. Councilwoman Gilchrist: At this time, I move to adopt Ordinance 2026-13 and ask for a second. Councilman Scarl: Second. Council President Brossard: Motion to adopt Ordinance 2026-13 made by Councilwoman Gilchrist, seconded by Councilman Scarl. Please. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 9 Council Clerk: Ms. Gilchrist: Yes Mr. Scarl: Yes Mr. Limpert: Yes Mr. Shymske: Yes Ms. Carr: Yes Mr. Marrie: Yes Mr. Madden: Yes Council President Brossard: Ordinance 2026-13 is adopted by a vote of 7-0. Council Clerk: Ordinance 2026-14, introduced by Mayor Jones. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with R6 Motors, Inc. for the purpose of encouraging economic development consistent with the Mall Area Mixed Use (MAMU) Overlay District. Councilman Scarl: Mr. President. Council President Brossard: Councilman Scarl. Councilman Scarl: I move to adopt Ordinance 2026-14, and ask for a second. Councilman Limpert: Second. Council President Brossard: Motion to adopt Ordinance 2026-14 made by Councilman Scarl, seconded by Councilman Limpert. Roll call, please. Council Clerk: Mr. Scarl: Yes Mr. Limpert: Yes, with comment. I think this will be a good opportunity to continue to revitalize the mall, and I just hope that we ensure that we are prudent as it relates to future economic development deals to make sure that we continue to optimize tax dollars as we move forward on this journey to revitalize that important business district of ours. Thank you. Ms. Gilchrist. Yes Mr. Marrie: Yes Ms. Carr: Yes Mr. Madden: Yes Mr. Shymske: Yes 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 10 Council President Brossard: Ordinance 2026-14 is adopted by a vote of 7-0. Council Clerk: Resolution 2026-17, introduced by Mayor Jones. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for leaf collection services as per the specifications on file and, after approval of the Board of Control, further authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder. Councilman Madden: Mr. President. Council President Brossard: Councilman Madden. Councilman Madden: I'd like to make a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-17, and ask for a second. Councilwoman Carr: Second. Council President Brossard: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-17 made by Councilman Madden, seconded by Councilwoman Carr. Roll call, please. Council Clerk: Mr. Madden: Yes Ms. Carr: Yes Mr. Shymske: Yes Mr. Marrie: Yes Mr. Scarl: Yes Ms. Gilchrist: Yes Mr. Limpert: Yes Council President Brossard: Resolution 2026-17 is adopted by a vote of 7-0. Council Clerk: Ordinance 2026-19, introduced by Mayor Jones. An Ordinance to make and transfer appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North Olmsted for the year ending December 31, 2026, and declaring an emergency, as amended. Councilman Limpert: Mr. President. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 11 Council President Brossard: Councilman Limpert. Councilman Limpert: I move to adopt Ordinance 2026-19, and ask for a second. Councilman Scarl: Second. Council President Brossard: Motion to adopt Ordinance 2026-19 made by Councilman Limpert, seconded by Councilman Scarl. Roll call, please. Council Clerk: Mr. Limpert: Yes Mr. Scarl: Yes Mr. Shymske: Yes Ms. Carr: Yes Ms. Gilchrist: Yes Mr. Marrie: Yes Mr. Madden: Yes Council President Brossard: Ordinance 2026-19 is adopted by a vote of 7-0. Council Clerk: Legislation on second reading. Ordinance 2025-100, introduced by Mayor Jones. An Ordinance providing for the amendment of the Zone Map of the City of North Olmsted by rezoning Permanent Parcel No. 236-10-015, from A-One Family Residence District to Planned Development (1157). Ordinance 2026-6, introduced by Mayor Jones. An Ordinance providing for the amendment of the Zone Map of the City of North Olmsted by rezoning Permanent Parcel No. 236-17-018, from mixed use “A” District to General Business District “B-3”. Resolution 2026-21, introduced by Mayor Jones. A Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Service to advertise for bids for diesel fuel and gasoline products for use by the City of North Olmsted, as per specifications on file, and authorizing the Mayor, after approval of the Board of Control, to enter into a contract to purchase such products, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Shymske: Mr. President. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 12 Council President Brossard: Councilman Shymske. Councilman Shymske: At this time, I would like to suspend the rules on Resolution 2026-21 regarding three reads as this matter has already been approved by a formal committee review, and as we heard in Caucus with the ongoing problems in the Middle East, this will give the Administration flexibility to negotiate the best deal going forward, and ask for a second. Councilwoman Gilchrist: Second. Council President Brossard: Motion to suspend the rule requiring three readings for Resolution 2026-21 made by Councilman Shymske, seconded by Councilwoman Gilchrist. Roll call, please. Council Clerk: Mr. Shymske: Yes Ms. Gilchrist: Yes Mr. Scarl: Yes Mr. Marrie: Yes Mr. Madden: Yes Mr. Limpert: Yes Ms. Carr: Yes Council President Brossard: That motion passes by a vote of 7-0. If there is anyone in the audience who wishes to address Council regarding Resolution 2026-21, please approach the podium now. Councilman Shymske: Mr. President, seeing none, at this time I move to adopt Resolution 2026-21 and ask for a second. Councilwoman Gilchrist: Second. Council President Brossard: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-21 made by Councilman Shymske, seconded by Councilwoman Gilchrist. Roll call, please. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 13 Council Clerk: Mr. Shymske: Yes Ms. Gilchrist: Yes Ms. Carr: Yes Mr. Limpert: Yes Mr. Madden: Yes Mr. Marrie: Yes Mr. Scarl: Yes Council President Brossard: Resolution 2026-21 is adopted by a vote of 7-0. Council Clerk: Resolution 2026-24, introduced by Mayor Jones. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a renewed and amended agreement with the Senior Transportation Connection of Cuyahoga County to provide for transportation services, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Shymske: Mr. President. Council President Brossard: Councilman Shymske. Councilman Shymske: At this time, I would like to suspend the rules for Resolution 2026-24 regarding three reads. As this matter has already had formal committee review, and as we heard in Caucus tonight, the contract for the senior busing has been amended and these will be the rates for the rest of 2026, and I ask for a second. Councilwoman Gilchrist: Second. Council President Brossard: Motion to suspend the rule requiring three readings for Resolution 2026-24 made by Councilman Shymske, seconded by Councilwoman Gilchrist. Roll call, please. Council Clerk: Mr. Shymske: Yes Ms. Gilchrist: Yes Mr. Marrie: Yes Ms. Carr: Yes Mr. Scarl: Yes Mr. Limpert: Yes Mr. Madden: Yes 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 14 Council President Brossard: That motion passes by a vote of 7-0. If there is anyone in the audience who wishes to address Council regarding Resolution 2026-24, please approach the podium now. Councilman Shymske: Mr. President, seeing none, I now move to adopt Resolution 2026-24 and ask for a second. Councilwoman Gilchrist: Second. Council President Brossard: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-24 made by Councilman Shymske, seconded by Councilwoman Gilchrist. Roll call, please. Council Clerk: Mr. Shymske: Yes Ms. Gilchrist: Yes Mr. Marrie: Yes Mr. Madden: Yes Ms. Carr: Yes Mr. Scarl: Yes Mr. Limpert: Yes Council President Brossard: Resolution 2026-24 is adopted by a vote of 7-0. Council Clerk: Resolution 2026-25, introduced by Mayor Jones. A Resolution approving the award of a job creation grant to Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging and further authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement; and declaring an emergency. Councilman Scarl: Mr. President. Council President Brossard: Councilman Scarl. Councilman Scarl: I move to suspend the rule requiring three readings as this was heard in committee and it's in the best interest of our residents to finalize the job creation grant so that we can move forward with welcoming Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging to North Olmsted, and ask for a second. Councilman Limpert: Second. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 15 Council President Brossard: Motion to suspend the rule requiring three readings for Resolution 2026-25 made by Councilman Scarl, seconded by Councilman Limpert. Roll call, please. Council Clerk: Mr. Scarl: Yes Mr. Limpert: Yes, with comment. I just want to thank the Administration for doing a great job of having a difficult situation with a major tenant like that leaving and be able to work and find a stable and growing agency to fill that spot. So that's always a good sign of a healthy city to be able to keep that [inaudible]. Mr. Shymske: Yes Mr. Marrie: Yes Ms. Carr: Yes Mr. Madden: Yes Ms. Gilchrist: Yes Council President Brossard: That motion passes by a vote of 7-0. If there is anyone in the audience who wishes to address Council regarding Resolution 2026-25, please approach the podium now. Councilman Scarl: Mr. President, seeing none. I move to adopt Resolution 2026-25, and ask for a second. Councilman Limpert: Second. Council President Brossard: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-25 made by Councilman Scarl, seconded by Councilman Limpert. Roll call, please. Council Clerk: Mr. Scarl: Yes Mr. Limpert: Yes Mr. Marrie: Yes Ms. Carr: Yes Mr. Madden: Yes Ms. Gilchrist: Yes Mr. Shymske: Yes Council President Brossard: Resolution 2026-25 is adopted by a vote of 7-0. Council Clerk: Legislation on first reading. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 16 Ordinance 2026-26. An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed $6,150,000 of notes, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, to provide funds to pay costs of improving the City’s parks and recreational facilities, including the Senior Center, by constructing, installing, furnishing, equipping and improving basketball courts, baseball facilities, playgrounds, multi-purpose fields, trails, and parking lots, and otherwise improving parks and recreational facilities, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, and clearing, equipping and improving the sites thereof; and declaring an emergency. Mayor Jones: Mr. President, I introduce and place on first reading. Councilman Scarl: Mr. President. Council President Brossard: Councilman Scarl. Councilman Scarl: I am in receipt of the signed Fiscal Officer's Certificate. Council Clerk: Ordinance 2026-27. An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed $625,000 of notes, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, to provide funds to pay costs of constructing, reconstructing, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving the City’s fire stations, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto; and declaring an emergency. Mayor Jones: Mr. President, I introduce and place on first reading. Councilman Scarl: Mr. President. Council President Brossard: Councilman Scarl. Councilman Scarl: I am in receipt of the signed Fiscal Officer's Certificate. Council Clerk: Ordinance 2026-28. An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed $3,400,000 of notes, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, to provide funds to pay costs of acquiring and installing energy conservation measures in City buildings and facilities, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto; and declaring an emergency. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 17 Mayor Jones: Mr. President, I introduce and place on first reading. Councilman Scarl: Mr. President. Council President Brossard: Councilman Scarl. Councilman Scarl: I am in receipt of the signed Fiscal Officer's Certificate. Council Clerk: Ordinance 2026-29. An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed $2,040,000 of notes, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, to provide funds to pay costs of improving the City’s stormwater management system in connection with the Spruce Property Stormwater Wetland Project by constructing and improving stormwater drainage facilities including but not limited to construction of a stormwater wetland basin with trails and picnic areas, storm sewers, ditches, catch basins and facilities for the retention and control of stormwaters, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto. Mayor Jones: Mr. President, I introduce and place on first reading. Councilman Scarl: Mr. President. Council President Brossard: Councilman Scarl. Councilman Scarl: I am in receipt of the signed Fiscal Officer's Certificate. Council Clerk: Ordinance 2026-30. An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed $2,885,000 of notes, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, to provide funds to pay costs of improving Lorain Road between certain termini by constructing, reconstructing, resurfacing, paving, curbing, draining, and installing crossings, signage and signaling, and making other improvements as designated in the plans approved or to be approved by Council, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto. Mayor Jones: Mr. President, I introduce and place on first reading. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 18 Councilman Scarl: Mr. President. Council President Brossard: Councilman Scarl. Councilman Scarl: I am in receipt of the signed Fiscal Officer's Certificate. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Council President Brossard: All right, thank you. Moving into scheduling Committee Meetings for next Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Councilman Limpert for Public Safety, Health, and Welfare Committee meeting. Councilman Limpert: Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to schedule a Public Safety Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th of March to discuss a liquor permit relating to the transfer of conveying goods. Council President Brossard: Thank you. Councilman Limpert: And I'll go to 7:05 p.m. Council President Brossard: Councilman Scarl for a Finance Committee meeting. Councilman Scarl: Yes, I would. Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to schedule a Finance Committee meeting on March 24th at 7:05 to 7:10 for Ordinances 2026-26, 27, 28, 29, and 30. Thank you, and I ask that the Finance Director be present and any other designee the Mayor chooses, and that goes to 7:10 p.m. please. Council President Brossard: Thank you, and Councilman Marrie for Building, Zoning, and Development Committee meeting. Councilman Marrie: Yes, thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to schedule a Building, Zoning, and Development meeting for Tuesday, March 24th, starting at 7:10 p.m. until finished, for Resolution number 2026-7, and ask for the Mayor and any of her designees, including the Finance Director, and also ask Brian Blum and Russ Balthis to be there as well. Thank you. 03-17-26 Council Meeting Minutes - Page 19 Council President Brossard: All right, thank you. With the agenda being completed and there being no further business to come before Council, this meeting of March 17, 2026, is adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Beatrice Taylor, Clerk of Council Louis J. Brossard, President of Council