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Council Minutes of 4/7./87 -4- . Audience participation: ~,,, Earl Beck, 5409 Dorothy Drive, asked Law Director for an update on the Halleen Truck Lot lighting problem. Mr. Gareau replied that he has contacted an expert in Michigan who has agreed. to testify on behalf of the city; has also contacted a lighting firm who has given an opinion on adapting the existing lighting to make it more palatable and which would be consistent with what the initial expert had indicated. City is attempting to get back into court to have a hearing; they changed judges since the first litigation took place. Charlotte Phillips, 27785 Southern Avenue, stated that an organization has been formed, who wish to keep the North Olmsted Recreation Complex a viable institution, and have adopted the name "POP", Preserve Our Pool. Hopes that the new increased tax levy will be small and realistic, perhaps 1/2~ and the issue of money for roof repairs, etc. at NORC will be included in a package presentation; also, that whatever positive steps are taken to keep NORC operative will receive honest and concise publicity. Organization POP is prepared to assist the administration in any way it can. Lois DeBrodt, 23141 Stoneybrook Drive, President of North Olmsted Community Council announced that she has found volunteers to wire North Olmsted Park for the homecoming festivities. Linda Melda, 4286 Porter Road, asked what the present situation is with respect to the Flagner property; has been complaining for five years; very little work is being done at this time; no one comes out to inspect it. Mayor advised that the Flagners have been given an April 30th deadline to bring the house up to code. At that time, Building Department will make their inspection to report .if all building requirements have been met. Henry Reichle, 5654 Columbia Road, asked why the city gave the Flagners a permit to build an addition to the home and did not insist that they repair the inside of it after the fire. Law Director indicated that the city could not deny them the permit for an addition and further could nat dictate in what order the work was to be done; city is not responsible for giving them a permit because they did not finish what they said they were going to do. Betsy Jack, Administrator for the Divison on Aging, introduced Mrs. Ruth Love, resident of North Olmsted, who was a candidate in the Ms Senior American Pageant. Mrs. Love received the Inner Beauty Award. LEGISLATION: Resolution No. 87-22 introduced by Mayor Petrigac was given its third reading. A resolution declaring the City of North Olmsted's intent to participate in Bicentennial Celebrations of the Northwest Ordinance and the United States Constitution. Mr. M cKay moved for adoption, second by Mr. Lackey, unanimously approved. Resolution No. 87-22 adopted. Ordinance No. 87-23 introduced by Mayor Petrigac was given its third reading. An ordinance authorizing the Police Department to purchase a VARDA Unit to be used for surveillance by the Police Department, and declaring an emergency. Mr. O'Grady moved for adoption, second by Mr. Wilamosky, unanimously approved. ~, Ordinance No. 87-23 adopted. Ordinance No. 87-24 introduced by Mayor Petrigac was given its third reading. An ordinance for the resurfacing and repair of Columbia Road from approximately 0.23 miles south of Butternut Ridge Road to Lorain Road, in the City of North Olmsted, a distance of 1.87 miles more or less. Mr. McKay moved for adoption, second by Mr. Wilamosky, unanimously approved. Ordinance No. 87-24 adopted. _, ,,..~.,,.~.,~ ~... 4~.•