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~~~ -2- A nightime schedule has been made up for employees in the Service Department for road maintenance. Mayor Leech stated this schedule was used last year and worked out very successfully. Mayor Leech reported that he received notification from the County Board of Health that everyone should use extreme caution in purch- asing toys for children during the holiday season. He also sugges- ted to be careful with fireplaces, candles and home decorations. The Mayor advised that a letter was mailed to Beech Hill residents concerning paving, along with a petition. The purpose of this petition was to give Council input for priority items in 1976. Mayor Leech brought to the attention of Council the "Sunshine Law" which went into effect November 28, 1975. A notice of all meetings (which are open to the public) must be posted or advertised in the Sun Papers. Anyone wishing copies of the agenda or meeting notices must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. The Mayor reported that due to the change of entertainment at the Holiday Inn, it is being watched very closely and off-duty police- men have been assigned to keep things under control. The building behind the Fire Department is nearing completion. Mayor Leech stated that this building is being built by employees of the Service and Fire Departments. It is not a safety building but will be used for storing salt and to house two trucks. Mayor Leech advised Council of a letter received from the Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners for participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program. Council will determine if inter- ested in committing Mayfield Village to certain policies. Mayor Leech advised he had written to RTA requesting bus service on Beta Drive. RTA replied that a survey was taken and there were not enough passengers to constitute bus service. MARL organization had returned the 1975 $100 dues fee to. the Village with. hopes of Mayfield Village participating next year. Mayor Leech has asked the Finance Director and the new Mayor to consider same. Council President's Comments: Mr. Prager advised that a special meeting will be held on Thursday, December 18th to consider passage of ordinances placed on first reading tonight. OLD BUSINESS: Ordinance 74-42, entitled; "AUXILIARY POLICE RULES"..: Mr. Relic stated that the rules should be implemented by January 1, 1976. All payments for the Auxiliary Police would be made through the Village, to cover Workman's Compensation, false arrest insurance, etc.