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9. Communication from President O'Malley regarding Council Committee assignments. (pg. 19) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 10. Communication from Councilmember Rader regarding 2020 Council Budget Priorities. (pg. 20) Councilmember Rader made a motion, seconded by President O'Malley to refer the communication to the Public Works & Sustainability Committee. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. The communication was referred to the Public Works & Sustainability Committee. 11. Communication from Councilmember Shachner regarding beekeeping. (pg. 21) Councilmember Shachner made a motion, seconded by President O'Malley to refer the communication to the Housing, Planning, & Development Committee. The following public comment was made on the agenda item: Larry Theurrer 1724 Merl Ave. Cleveland, OH 44109 Mr. Theurer noted that he is a beekeeper and manages the hives at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, along with four hives on his residential property in Cleveland. He is the Vice President of the Lorain County Beekeepers Association and expressed his support for legislation on beekeeping in Lakewood. He also offered his expertise to Council in helping craft or review legislation on the topic. Phil Bartosh 5717 Ira Ave. Cleveland, OH 44144 Mr. Bartosh stated that he is the Cuyahoga County Apiary Inspector and offered assistance to Council addressing any questions members might have about beekeeping. He offered his business card with his contact information. George Scherma 26393 Hilliard Blvd. Westlake, OH 44145 —Mr. Scherma suggested that Council seek out the guidance of a beekeeper to assist in crafting beekeeping legislation. He discussed beekeeping processes and best practice methods of inspection. .Teff Harrison—1367 Hall Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107—Mr. Harrison noted that he does have beehives in his backyard and has never received any complaints from neighbors. He added he would be happy to attend committee meetings on the matter.