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?.. 9 ! said they could cross over into Lorain County and they can be accommodated out there. Mr. Rymarczyk asked for clarification from Mr. O'Malley on removing the existing trailers in good faith. Mr. Simms said there is a lot of inventory to move so he would need time. Mr. 0'Malley said it is a matter that is best left to the enforcement officer in the building department and not a function of this board's consideration. He thinks the applicant wants to demonstrate to the board that he is doing everything in his power to convince them that he ought to be granted this variance and he thinks that is certainly something that they would take note of. Mr. Conway said it is important to take Mr. Simms at his word and remember he was not aware of a lot of the things that were happening. They need to give him a chance to do something constructive about it. He said he should be given reasonable time to do something about it, and if in good faith the board sees he is doing the right thing, it would encourage them to work with him all the more. Mr. Rymarczyk asked if the board is saying he can leave the trailers there. Mr._ O'Malley said he would not encourage the board to exercise the enforcement authority the building department has. He does not think the applicant intends to, or expects, the board to reconvene in October and find the trailers are still there. In terms of how many days he'll need or whether or not he'll be cited, they should leave that for the building officials to determine. Mr. Rymarczyk said he is looking for some kind of timetable to say by the next meeting that the trailers will all be gone. Mr. Rymarczyk asked if they would give them a temporary variance to get the trailers out of there without having to violate them. Mr. Simms indicated he would need two weeks. Mr. Rymarczyk said they could give them two weeks. Mr. Simms indicated he could get it done. Mr, Miller said he discussed the issue with Mr. McKay and should Wal-Mart wish to apply to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance for the trailers out in the industrial park, they would both support them in their application. They would attend the appropriate meetings and ask for support as long as the good faith is continuing in an effort to resolve the problems. Mr. Simms said he is very appreciative of everything that has been said and done. Mr. Engoglia asked if Mr. Simms has to reapply to the Board of Building Code of Appeals or if he will automatically be on the agenda. The clerk indicated he will be on the agenda and no further legal notices will be sent out. The meeting will be on October 17th. Mr. Simms again expressed appreciation for the information he received. He found previous management did not handle things properly and he wants to build a good relationship with the city. Mr. Engoglia said the board does not want to be difficult but there have been four meetings regarding trailers at Wal-Mart. Mr. O'Nlalley informed the board members that the applicant made the application after his encouragement. Mr. Simms had indicated that he wanted to establish a better relationship with the city, and that was after being cited last spring. He encouraged Mr. Simms not to wait until the Christmas season was upon us. He indicated Mr. Simms would need to demonstrate the necessity for the variance and he has tried to do that. IV V. vi. VII. VIII P. Engoglia made a motion to table the proposal unanimously approved. COMMUNIC ATIONS : COMNRTTEE REPORTS: NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: The motion was seconded by M. Conway and ADJOURNMENT: P. Engoglia made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. The motion was seconded by R. Puzzitiello and was unanimously approved. 2 Annie Kilbane, Alssistant Clerk of Commissions 4