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.. SE~'TEMBER 16, 1959 - PAGE 2. The Safety Director reported relative to the control of speeding on Lorain Road. Arrests have been running at an average of fif teen to twenty per day. The control will continue through September and will be repeated from time to time. The Safety Director also reported in regards to the placement of a new patrolman. He had requested the Civil Service Commission to furnish a revised eligibility list in order that an appointment can be made on or about October lst, 1959. The Director also reported the Police Department had furnished a schedule for a forty-four hour work week, which they felt would be a workable program. Further information will be forthcoming. The Safety Director also requested legislation on the following: 1. A resolution of commendation for Patrolmen Ray Kodey and George Colpert for service performed beyond the call of duty. 2. A resolution authorizing North Olmsted to enter into a Mutual Aid Contract with Bay Village and Olmsted Falls., as the present contracts expire on November 22nd* 1959. 3. Authorization for the Safety Director to advertise for bids for three new Police Cars. It was moved by Mrs. Hinkel, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, that the Solicitor be directed to prepare the above legislation. "Yeas" Hinkel, Hixson, O'Neill, Wilson. Mr. Wilson made a recommendation that in line with excessive speeding, he would like to see Council's consideration to revise all ordinances pertaining to reckless driving. Discussion ensued, and it was determined the ordinances be consistent with surrounding communities, in that the penalty be left to the discretion of the Court. It was moved by Mr. Wilson, seconded by rlr. O'Neill, the Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary legislation to amend the traffic regulations with regards to speeding, reckless driving, and D.W.I., with no change in the ordinances other than stiffer penalties. "Yeas" Hinkel, Hixson, O'Neill, Wilson. The Engineer reported he had made a search of records in respect to the dedication of Canterbury Road, south of Butternut Ridge Road, which was made with respect to a tool shed belonging to Springvale Golf Course being on a dedicated road. A search of the plat on record at the County Reco.rder's office, also on file with the County Engineer, refers to an ordinance passed February 2nd, 1932; however, the supporting ordinance could not be located. It was moved by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Hixson, a further search as to the status of Canterbury Road in which this tool shed stands be discontinued for the present. "Yeas" Hinkel, Hixson, O'Neill, Wilson. The Clerk read a communication from the North Olmsted Planning Commission in which the following motions were unanimously approved: 1. A recommendation to Council to consider the rezoning of Lorain Road from Bailey Road to Columbia on the south side and from Canterbury to Columbia on the North side from multiple dwellings to business. 2. A recommendation to Council to establish a limited use district for the above proposed rezoned areas restricting the type of business. 3. A recommendation to Council to advertise for a public hearing to be held for the purpose of discussing the erection of a proposed display bulletin and location of said bulletin for Central Outdoor Advertising Company. It was moved by Mrs. Hinkelt seconded by Mr, Wilson, the Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary legislation for thepublic hearing for the erection of a proposed bill board. "Yeas" Hinkel, Hixson, O'Neill, Wilson.