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Council Minutes of 12/18/84 -~- Mr. O'Grady, Chairman Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee reported: 1) A ,joint meeting of Transportation and Safety Committees was held this evening. Ordin- ance No. 84-104 was reviewed and based on observations to date, it appears that pro- hibiting no right turn on red would require that the present signal time be adjusted to allow more "green time" for Lorain Road to clear traffic and time would have to be deducted from "green time" for Clague Road; this would defeat the purpose of the left turn signal. Committee unanimously decided to keep Ordinance No. 84-104 in committee. 2) Committees also discussed Ordinance No. 84-90, the reduction of speed on Porter Road. State of Ohio has recommended that North Olmsted conduct a traffic field survey in the Spring to evaluate the ,traffic on Porter Road. At that time, will re- port to Council and decision will have to be made. Mrs. Petrigac, Chairman Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings as well as Trans- portation Committee reported: 1) Transportation Committee met this evening with all members present. Committee discussed the emergency needs for the Police and Fire Department as presented by Safety Director Petre. Fire Department needs a new 1984 or 1985 chassis and defibrillator at a cost of $37,000 as well as a 1984 or 1985 full size van for $14,600. Fire Engine Two has a need for body repairs at a cost of $4,800. Police Department needs to replace a 1981 Ford and three 1982 Plymouths. There is also an immediate need for replacement of one of the detective cars, a 1979 Granada. Will request legislation to be prepared by Law Director so it will be ready for next meeting. In the past, legislation has not been ready early enough and City has not been able to have comparative type bidding; this year, hopes to be able to encourage more people to bid on these items. Mr. tJilamosky took exception to one of Mrs. Petrigac's remarks, i.e. the implication that police cars were purchased without competitive bidding in the past. Stated this is not factual; City has had competitive bidding; does advertise and interested manu- facturers who so desire have submitted bids. Mrs. Petrigac replied that she might have worded her remarks incorrectly; the market has not been as competitive as it could have been if the City were not up against a deadline. Some of the factories have been closed for retooling and have not been in a position to bid by the time Council has passed the legislation. Hope to hit more of the market this year. Mr. Tallon, Chairman Building, Zoning and Development Committee reported: 1) BZD Committee met earlier this evening with Building Commissioner Gundy and City Engineer Schaller also in attendance. Committee discussed the Crestmont Chrysler Dealership proposal continued from the last meeting. A permanent variance has been granted to display six cars in the front setback. The proposal was revised, as per BZD re- quest, and there will be a nine foot green frontage and a 27 foot landscaped front. An exterior lighting plan was submitted and a trash site, with screening, included. Mr. Tallon moved Council approve the plans as approved by Planning Commission, ARB and recommendations of BZD Committee, second by Mr. O'Grady. Roll call on motion: Affirmative vote: O'Grady, Petrigac, Saringer, Tallon, Wilamosky. Negative vote: Bierman. 5 Aye - 1 Nay - Motion carried. 2) Committee also discussed the Amber Oaks' Subdivision signage. Proposal was sub- mitted to erect entranceway signs at the intersection of ?,Talter and Woodside Drive and Gessner. Since there is no homeowners' association in existence, a motion was made to accept the proposal with the stipulation that if the signs are not kept up, the City will remove them; motion passed. Mr. Tallon moved Council approve the Amber Oaks' Subdivision entranceway sign proposal, second by ?4r. Bierman, unanimously approved.