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Regular Council Meeting 9-22-03 Page 2 ~~ Joe Caione, 6003 Castlehill, Highland Heights, said he wants to re-emphasize what Mr. Wolfe was just saying. We really do need more area recreation for our youth. I know we have some facilities in the area but based on Mayfield Village, Mayfield Heights and Highland Heights' general school district community, we do need a lot more facilities. Bill and Danielle have done a great job trying to facilitate that many times with scheduling, moving people around but the facilities just aren't there. I really hope that you guys consider it. These ball diamonds will help everyone-not just the youth of our community because we have leagues in there for 35 and older, 18 and older-it's just not the actual youth-it's also us-the adults-and everyone that plays baseball. I really think it'll be a great asset. I know it costs money but I think it would really help the community and really, really be used an awful lot. It wouldn't be just sitting idle. I hope you guys vote for the ball diamonds. Thank you. Chris Batcheller, 6784 Wilson Mills Road (a Mayfield Village resident his whole life) -said he wants to talk from a different perspective on the softball diamonds. I have been playing for the past 3 years in both the Summer and Fall adult men's 18 and over league. I am really excited about the new fields. I know there are going to be 300' fences. It is very exciting-both for my team and various other individuals that I've talked with that not only participate currently in Mayfield Village but also have in the past and, hopefully in the future. I am really looking forward to the new facility over there. I think if the fields are going to be built, lights are important. For most of us that work during the day, the only opportunity for us to play is at night. Having the lights there will allow for more games-not only in the Summer but especially in the fall when it gets dark a lot earlier. Without lights, there is not a lot of opportunities to get games in--in the Fall. I think the Fall is important because most communities have leagues in the Summer. Especially around here in the Fall where there is not as many communities with leagues. (For instance, the other school district communities do not have leagues in the Fall.) I think it is important to get lights out there so that both fields can be in operation year `round at night when we are able to play. Again, just hope you consider this and just wanted to give you a perspective from the adult side, the adult league. Thanks. Council President Buckholtz thanked each speaker for speaking (after they spoke.) CONSIDERATION Oli MINUTES: Public Hearing Meeting -July 14, 2003 Dr. Parker, seconded by Mrs. Cinco, made a motion to approve the minutes. Roll Call: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion Carried Minutes Approved Regular Council Meetinggust 18, 2003 Mr. Biter, seconded by Dr. Parker, made a motion to approve the minutes. Mrs. Mills said she will abstain; she was not at the meeting.