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Regular Council Meeting 12/21/98 Page 3 Ordinance Review Committee - Mr. Marquardt said there was no report. Planning; and Zoning-- Mrs. Mills said the Commission met this evening. They considered a proposal for a Special Use Permit for a law office at 640 SOM Center Road and it was defeated. Recreation Board - Mr. Buckholtz said they talked about girls fast pitch softball. Mr. Buckholtz reported that the Rec Steering Committee discussed the job descriptions for the Recreation Director, Pool Manager and lifeguards. The advertisements have been published and we are looking for people to fill those positions. Mrs. Mills said she attended Recreation's Christmas party. Children had their pictures taken with Santa. (We may need to purchase a new suit for Santa.) Sewer Liaison Committee - Mr. Buckholtz said there was no report. OLD BUSINESS Third reading of the Ordinance 98-34, entitled; "An emergency ordinance authorizing modification No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with URS Greiner for the North Chagrin Commons Development/S.O.M. Center Road widening." Introduced by Mayor Rinker and Council as a Whole. (First Reading 9/28/98; Second Reading 11/9/98) Mr. Marquardt, seconded by Mrs. Mills made a motion to enact Ordinance 98-34. Mr. Busa said we are spending too much money for engineering. We can't afford that kind of expenditure. He said he was supposed to be on that committee and they overlooked it and he is opposed. Mr. Brett explained that because of the efforts of URS Greiner the Village has received a $9 million dollar grant which will offset the widening of SOM. Council President Fixler said no one is questioning the quality of their work, the only question is the monies. Roll Call: AYES: Mr. Buckholtz, Mrs. Cinco, Mrs. Mills, Mr. Marquardt, and Dr. Parker NAYS: Mr. Busa and Mr. Fixler Motion Carried Ordinance Passed OPEN PORTION 3 minute limit imposed by Chair. Those who wish to speak must first state their name and address. This open portion is limited to discussion pertaining to the items under "Old Business" only.