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In summary, there would be a 14% savings through solar energy panel placement on the Streets Department garage and that the planned ground system for the waste water treatment plant is not likely viable. Members discussed whether this project could start this year. The system is warrantied for 20 years butshould be productive for 30-40 years. Mike Wise is to schedule a call with Director Beno in the future on this topic. Follow up discussion regarding Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) Energized Community Grants. Discussion on the spending of NOPEC grant funds continued among members. The Mayor advocatedmovingforward with the installment of LED streetlights on Clifton, Lake, and Franklin, whichwillprovidea 4 year payback. LED street lights have already been installedon all of Detroit and Madison Ave. The difference in theamount and quality of the light is negligible and not very noticeableto residents. ORDINANCE 13-19-AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, amending Chapter 906, Use of Public Ways for Small Cell Wireless Facilities and Wireless Support Structures, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood in order to regulate small cell wireless facilities located in the right-of-way. Director Beno stated that the proposed changes from last July are updates from the FCC of what needed to be added to small cell ordinances that were adopted by municipalities. There are timing changes on application review depending on the size of a tower and the installation type. Director Butler noted that some municipalities are challenging this measure in court. The order became enforceable in January and there hasn’t been enough time for any of the litigation to be resolved. He noted that nothing has yet happened to overturn the FCC rulingand that the federal government has the ultimate jurisdiction in this matter. The measure restricts states and municipalities from regulation beyond their authority and is a signal that the FCC is bowing to the telecommunications industry. Lakewood has toabide unless the courts say otherwise. It was noted that the FCC passed rules that conflict with the state code. The City’s current code is modeled offthe state code. The City is abiding bythecurrent regulations in practice, making the timing and passage of this legislation not crucial. The FCC order which resulted in these changes to the code was from January 2019.The state code was revised in spring 2018. Councilman Rader moved to recommend adoption of Ordinance 13-19, which was seconded by Councilman Bullock. All in favor. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m. 2