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Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council Monday, November 18, 2019 Page 14 Mr. Coyne replied, first of all, it doesn't interfere with the drop-off and pick-up. As it relates to the parking that's there and access to it, there's going to be an easement established as well so that can certainly be discussed at that time once the zoning is changed. Also, again, traffic and engineering will look at it to insure that that can be done safely. If there's a need for additional parking, certainly the eventual owner can certainly do something with the Village with the Community Center or with the School for after-school events. That's something that can be discussed, but that's going to be between other parties. This is just about the zoning change. Steve Jerome 665 Robley Lane Good evening. I just wanted to state my wife and I's feeling about something that's so iconic. My wife's father was a fireman here for 33 years so they were around that property for many years. We are against the proposed rezoning of the old schoolhouse. We feel that it doesn't serve any benefit to the residents and we don't need any more commercial activity in an already big intersection. If anything I believe the Village is in a strong financial strategic position to purchase the building if the School District feels it is such a burden to keep. I don't know if that's ever been discussed, but that's I think an option if the School District is running out of options themselves, but I think changing into commercial is not in the best interest. I am a young man. I plan on being here a long time and raising a family and I feel if we do this we won't be able to come back and this building's going to be gone forever. I understand it's a historic building and they can't tear it down. I think once it goes into private hands, something down the road I am not in favor of. Thank you. Council President Saponaro stated, thank you Mr. Jerome. Anyone else? There were no further comments. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS BY COUNCILBOARDS/COMMISSIONS Council President Saponaro asked, any questions from members of Council or any other Boards or Commissions? There were no questions.