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Council Minutes of 2/7/84 -5- 2) Recreation Committee met jointly with Streets and Drainage Committee. Resident Ted Andrews presented a proposal for beautification of the Rec Complex. Committee discussed the proposal and the feasibility of installing individual garden plots in an area bound by the circular drive and the parking lot. Several concerns were expressed as to how the money would be handled; Finance Director addressed this; if an organization wishes to purchase a garden plot, the money can be line itemed in and out with no problem. Discussed whether the City had to go out for bidding for a landscaper. A landscaper has. been working with the City and has given much of his time. Have requested a legal opinion from Law Director Gareau. Drainage was discussed with nothing decided., Service Director will present several proposals tomorrow night as to how the drainage can be handled. Committee will ~t at Town Hall at 7:30 P.M. and everyone is invited to come and give their input. Also, at 8:30 P.M. tomorrow evening the committee will discuss the memorial plaque for the Park. Mr. Logan has contacted a local firm for suggestions and prices.. If plans cannot be completed for Memorial Day, they will be held until Veterans` Day in November. Mr. Tallon, Chairman Building, Zoning and Development Committee reported: 1) BZD Committee met on February 2nd with all members present as well as President Boehmer, Councilmen O'Grady and Petrigac, Law Director Gareau, Building Commissioner Gundy and Assistant Engineer McDermott. Meeting was specifically held with the Margolius Family to discuss the Jamestown apartments. Since Ordinance No. 83-138 was recently passed, approving the zoning change, it was hoped that an informal meeting could straighten out some of the problems between Jamestown apartments and Jamestown condominiums. This did not happen. Meeting came to an abrupt ending with Mr. Margolius alluding to the fact that he was still in court. A preliminary plan of the site that will be changed to multiple residence was presented and committee has no objection. Mr. Wilamosky, Chairman Finance Committee as well as Streets and Drainage Committee reported: 1) As reported by Mrs. Petrigac, Streets and Drainage Committee did meet jointly with Mrs. Petrigac's committee and she has cover~d'thatt meeting, 2) Under new business, will cover a few points with respect to the municipal income tax. Mrs. Petrigac, Council's representative to the Landmarks Commission reported: 1) Land- marks Commission did meet but because of a resignation no officers were elected. Commission discussed a damaged historical marker which had been placed at Butternut Cemetery. Mrs. Julia Brown and Mrs. Petrigac examined the sign at the Service Garage and were delighted with the excellent restoration done by Mr. Al Cepic who has re- stored the marker to a brand new condition. Marker will be remounted as soon as weather permits. Landmarks Commission will have to buy one post because a marker in front of the library was also damaged. Has presented the Landmarks Commission budget to Finance Committee this evening. All Members of Council have received their annual report. Hopefully, the Commission will be submitting another proposal for a grant to do some restoration of Old Town Hall. All of Council has received a rendering of the proposed restoration from architect, Mr, Gaede. Commission has requested the Mayor's attendance at the meeting next Thursday to discuss the restoration. LEGISLATION: Ordinance No. 8 289 introduced by Mr. ?~]oerpel was given its third reading. An ordin- ance appropriating the sum of Fifty-Two Thousand Dollars ($52,000.00) from the Capital Improvement Fund, and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Alexander Kanareff, a registered professional engineer, to perform preliminary engineering to con- struct a roadway, starting at Lorain Road, extending southward and eastward, approximate] 2,200 feet and ending in a cul-dersac, and declaring an emergency. Mr. ?+]ilamosky moved for adoption, second by Ntr. O'Grady. Roll call on motion: Negative vote: Bierman. Affirmative vote: O'Grady, Petrigac, Rademaker, Saringer, Tallon, ~r]ilamosky. 1 Nay - 6 Aye - Motion carried. Ordinance No. 82-89 adopted.