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Regular Council Meefiing September 15,1997 Page 2 Mrs. Lawley asked what the Village does about people who live in the Village who do not keep up their property. She had read a long time ago in the Village paper that someone comes around and inspects but she has never seen anything. Council President F'ixler said the Village has a Building Commissioner,lVlr. Samac. He will cite residents who have an untidy yard. He has seen many such citations given. If Mrs. Lawley has a specific need, she should contact Mr. Samac. Mrs. Lawley asked if someone takes down a tree and leaves the stump in their front yard what can be done. Mayor Rinker said we have general ordinances about yard upkeep -but there is a fine line where we can impose such restrictions. We have found through experience if we get too overbearing we create a lot of frustration between property owners. Different people have different taste. We try to work with people and recognize that a certain amount of flexibility is necessary. He suggested Mrs. Lawley talk to Mr. Samac about the situation. He said we try to be sensitive. We promote neighborhood landscaping and try to get people actively involved. 1VIrs. Lawley said she loves the Village and would not want to see all the businesses going up there. Mr. James Dindia - Miss Heath said Mr. Dindia gave her a letter from his doctor to Mayor Rinker and Council. (He had to leave the meeting.) Miss Heath read the letter from Vijay Mistry, M.D. which explains that Mr. Dindia is under his care and that Mr. Dindia's neighbor keeps flood lights on throughout the night which disturb IVIr. Dindia's sleep. The doctor states, "With his condition it is important for him to rest in order for his condition to maintain a healthy, ma.nageable level." A copy of the letter is attached to the minutes. CONSIDERATION OF NIINUT'ES The minutes were not considered. COMWNTSFROIv1 MAXOR RINKER 1Vlayor Rinker asked that Nancy and Jim Plastine, Patricia and Richa.rd Negrelli, Patsy Mills and Wanda Hejcl come forward. Mayor Rinker said the Mayfield Township Historical Society deserves recognition for the work they have accomplished at the Historical House. He said we are all proud of the work-keep on working. He presented them with a plaque of the article from Cleveland Magazine. (A copy is attached to the minutes.) COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT FIXLER