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CITY OF ROCKY RIVER

JANUARY 3, 2006

The Special Meeting of Council was called to order by Mrs. Bobst, President of Council at 8:46 p.m.

Council Members Present: Mr. Gollinger, Mr. Moran, Mr. Frost, Mr. Hurtuk, Mrs. Bartolozzi,

Mr. Hagan, Mrs. Bobst

Administration: Mayor Knoble, Mr. Linden

Law Director: Mr. Bemer

Press: Mrs. McKenzie, Ms. Payne

President Bobst opened the meeting by expressing Council's gratitude to Judge Leo Spellacy and the Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher for their participation in tonight's inauguration of elected officials.

She proceeded with the election of a President, President Pro Tem and Clerk as outlined in the Rules of Council, Section 121.01, Rule 2.

Moved by Mr. Hurtuk, seconded by Mr. Gollinger and Mrs. Bartolozzi, that Pamela Bobst continue to serve as Council President. Mrs. Bobst accepted the nomination.

Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hagan, that the nominations be closed.

Vote to close nominations:

Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye

Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye

7 ayes 0 nays PASSED

Vote to retain Pamela Bobst as President of Council for the 2006-2007 term:

Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye

Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye

7 ayes 0 nays PASSED

President Bobst then asked for nominations for President Pro Tem of Council.

Moved by Mr. Frost, seconded by Mr. Hagan, that Brian Hurtuk continue to serve as President Pro Tem.

Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hagan, that the nominations be closed.

Vote to close nominations:

Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye

Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye

7 ayes 0 nays PASSED

Vote to retain Brian Hurtuk as President Pro Tem of Council for the 2006-2007 term:

Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye

Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye

7 ayes 0 nays PASSED

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: NONE

RESOLUTION NO. 1-06 BY ALL MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MISAO KUROKAWA AS CLERK OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCKY RIVER

1^ST READING

Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Hurtuk, that the rule requiring that Resolution No. 1-06 be read on three separate days be suspended, and that Resolution No. 1-06 be placed upon its passage:

Discussion: President Bobst stated that it was important to pass this resolution this evening so that services may be continuous.

Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye

Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye

7 ayes 0 nays PASSED

Moved by Mrs. Bobst, seconded by Mr. Gollinger and Mrs. Bartolozzi, that Resolution No. 1-06 be passed as read.

Discussion: As the present Clerk's services are satisfactory, the term should be extended.

Vote: Gollinger - aye Moran - aye Frost - aye Hurtuk - aye

Bartolozzi - aye Hagan - aye Bobst - aye

7 ayes 0 nays PASSED

After passage of the ordinance, the oath of office was administered by President Bobst.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

Mayor Knoble indicated that the ODOT project to resurface a portion of Center Ridge is approaching, and necessary paperwork is due next Monday. The City has been able to obtain an extension until Tuesday, so the resolution must be passed at the next meeting.

The project began as a "mill and fill" for an area of Center Ridge just west of Wagar Rd, Plymouth, and proceeding east to Wooster. Part of this stretch is in Fairview Park, and they, too will pass an ordinance to cover their costs. ODOT no longer covers curbs, aprons, catch basins or ADA accommodations. An examination of the area shows that all these will need to be done, and beautification aspects will be added, so that a project that began at $150,000 will now require $309,000 to be done well. These funds have been in the budget for two years, waiting for ODOT approval of the project.

Since ODOT must have the City's portion of the costs before it goes to bid on the "mill and fill", passage of the resolution on next week's agenda is essential.

•Mr. Hurtuk asked what amount would be spent by ODOT on the project. The Mayor was unsure of the exact figure, but he indicated that it is less than the City will spend. He will ascertain the figure for next week's meeting.

As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

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Pamela E. Bobst Misao Kurokawa

President of Council Clerk of Council

Please note: This is a draft copy of the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 3, 2006. These minutes may be revised or amended at the next Legislative Meeting.