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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council August 28, 2006 Page 10 Beautification Committee - Mr. Saponaro reported that the Beautification Committee met on August 14t . At the meeting, Alan Siewert from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources came to speak to the Committee about putting together a tree program, if they wanted to start planting trees throughout the Village, replacing trees that have died. He was very informative. The Committee learned a lot about what this type of project is and what it would entail. He will provide us with more information regarding putting a tree program together that can be brought in front of Council. They also spoke about a few other issues, the 271 ramp area and a continuing clean up process. The next Community Clean Up Day is currently scheduled for October 7th. We will again target what area we will clean up. We may be targeting more than one area depending upon how many people we have. We believe we need to have an ongoing clean up program as an opportunity for residents to come out and help beautify the community. The next meeting is Monday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m. Board of Anneals - Mr. Marrelli reported that there was no meeting, so there is no report. Cemetery - Mrs. Mills reported that the Garden Club is still working on the flower beds in the cemetery. Citizen's Advisory Board - Mr. Buckholtz reported that Mr. Saponaro has asked to step down from this Committee. Mr. Buckholtz attended the meeting. They had a very good meeting. They discussed a lot of concerns. Mr. Metzung was there. They are looking into a few homes and foundations that are on Ridgebury. The Committee brought up a lot of interesting things. One of the more positive items for consideration came from one of the members about having an open Farmer's Market in our area. Most likely it is too late for this year. Mrs. Betsa has already done some research as has Mr. Buckholtz. Mr. Buckholtz passed around the information. Dr. Parker indicated that Willoughby has a market. The information about the organization that does Shaker Square is highly priced, but it is a great outfit. They are expanding. We could possibly talk to these guys or Heinen's and get them involved with their cooperation for dual benefit. We could try it a couple of times over the summer and then consider a weekly basis. Further investigation into involvement will be pursued. On another note, Mr. Buckholtz is hopeful that Dr. Parker will step up to chair this committee. One of the other things is that, reminiscent of when we first started our Parks and Recreation Department with Bill Thomas how the Rec Board was unsure of their role. A lot of the people on Citizen's Advisory are unsure of their role, especially with the Beautification Committee and many other things going on. They brought up many things that would have never come up in other committees. They are a direct link to our residents, issues, concerns, what is going on. Some of it overlaps what Beautification is doing, but it is a real pre- and post-committee that brings things to our attention and comments on things going on in the other committees. Minutes will be available shortly. Commission on Aging -Mrs. Mills read the report, attached to the Minutes. Of importance is that the flu shots are November 5th. Sign ups will take place shortly. Drainage & Infrastructure/Stormwater Mgt. -Mrs. Cinco reported that there has not been a meeting. Mrs. Cinco has been in contact with Diane, who has done a wonderful job of keeping everything together. They set a deadline for applications for next year for November 30, 2006 for any project to be considered for next year. This will be out in the Voice of the Village along