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FEBRIIARY 17, 1959 - - PAGE 2 The Solicitor advised that prior to contacting the State, in connection with the permit for a a~,nitary~sewer dine requested by Suburbanite Homes, Inc., he had written to the Park Board but, as yet, had not received a reply. He stated that he had spoken to Attorney Walter Kelly and he advised Council accordingly. A discussion ensued as to the advisability of granting the permit and the complications that might arise in getting them into the sewer program later. The President of Council advised that the situation would be covered later in the meeting by the report of the Streets, Sewers, Ditches and Sidewalks Committee. Relative to the statement submitted by Mr. Newport, Mr. Wilson advised that the matter was discussed briefly at the Finance Committee meeting but that no commitment had been made and it was suggested that the matter be referred to the Service Director. The Street Commissioner reported that the sewer was cleaned about one year ago and since that time children have thrown wires and boards into the catch basins; consequently, when leaves fall into the open ditches, blocking results. A complete report of the situation is to be prepared by the Service Director. Mr. Wilson advised that the residents of Eleanor & Evelyn Drives are satis- fied with the temporary road constructed by M. P. Platters & Son, Inc. In connection with the petition submitted, Mr. Wilson stated that the residents have a legitimate and justifiable complaint. Mr. Puzzitello advised Council that he had applied for building permits one month ago. He stated that a review of the plans will reveal that the homes he intends to erect are basically the same as those already on Evelyn Drive; and, further, at the time he purchased the lots from Mr. Bundas, no stipulation was made as to what type of homes he could build. Mr. John Bever, representing Mr. Bundas, and a resident of the existing development also addressed Council to express their views relative to the petition under consideration. Mr. Wilson then requested that prior to the Solicitorts report to Council, the ban on permits remain in effect and, further, that the petition be filed with the Board of Building Code Appeals. Mr. Wilson reported that there had been a meeting of the Finance Committee and the following recommendations were made: 1. The compensation of Eleanor Powell be changed from an hourly rate to a salary of X3,800 per year. The increase in the salary of the Solicitors secretary is not recommended at this time. 2. The salary of the Service Director be changed from $3,000 per year to $4,500. He advised Mr. Kramer had recommended x,000; however, the majority recommended $4,500. 3. Some additions and corrections have been made in the budget and it was recommended that the budget, as set up, be acted on as an emergency measure. Mr. O~Neill advised that the Agricultural Committee of the Kiwanis had of- fered their services in connection with any tree planting planned by the City. The President of Council called attention to the fact that the program had been discussed previously and it was decided that it would be withheld until the sewer program. Mr. MacDonald advised that on some streets decisions could be made right now as to where the trees could be planted. Mrs. Lynch, IItilities Committee, advised that a street lamp was installed on January 26th at Brookpark & Lorain Roads. Mr. MacDonald, Streets, Sidewalks, Ditches & Sesers Committee, advised that a meeting had been held on February 10th and representatives of Floyd Browne, Mayor Gareau, the Service Director, City Engineer and a few other interested gentlemen had been in attendance, together with committee members. Zone 2, located in the northwest and northern part of the City was reviewed and there were only 2 or 3 minor corrections. He advised that the overall picture of Zone 2 was considerably better than Zone 1 and that actually only three streets would really be dissected. Zone 3 is to be reviewed on Tuesday, February 24th. Mr. Hixson then stated that it appeared to him the procedure being followed in connection with the sewer plans is incorrect, as the SSD&S Committee should really operate in a legislative capacity and not an administrative manner. He is of the opinion that actually the reports and plena should be submitted to the Service Director for review with the Engineer, then to Committee and then to Council. 2