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t Council Minutes of 12/4/90 6) The Christmas tree in the lobby was donated to the City by the Deerfield Civic Association. We wish to extend our thanks to the homeowners and to the ladies who decorated the tree. Mr. Boehmer expressed thanks to Cub Scout Pack 52 for decorating Council Chambers. Law Director Gareau reported: 1) We are currently working on formulating our stipulations in the case of Cater vs. the City of North Olmsted. 2) A lawsuit was received this week with respect to a spectator at a Pee Wee Hockey game who was hit with a puck. State law provides the City with irternmity when there is no charge for admission. Since there was no admission charge at this event, we will immediately file a motion for stun<nary judgment . 3) A motion for s~manary judgment is being prepared in the Eliza Jennings case; we will also be asking for prejudgment interest. Mrs. Saringer, Chairperson of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee, reported: 1) The BZD Committee met this evening. In attendance were Committee m~nbers, Building Commissioner Conway, and Mr. Dick Will and Mr. Dennis Patton from BP. Three gas station sites are being upgraded. The buildings are being cladded with aluminum and a good deal of the signage is being removed. This has been approved by Planning Commission, ARB, and the BZD Committee. Moved to approve the upgrading of the BP gas stations; second by Mr. O'Grady; passed unanimously. 2) Committee had no objection to the installation of a drive-up telephone at Fretter's, 26635 Brookpark Extension. Moved to approve the proposed phone booth by Fretter's; second by Mr. Tallon; passed unanimously. Mr. McKay, Chairman of the Environmental Control Committee reported: 1) The Westshore Solid Waste Ccxrmittee met on November 28 and the guidelines for the proposed Material Recovery Facility were approved. This facility will service the six Westshore co~~n~ties; the specifications that were accepted are the result of the work of these communities. A legal firm will be hired to assist the communities in the contracting process. 2) Westlake has purchased a recycling truck for complete curbside pickup. Lakewood reported a reduction of solid waste from one year ago; they estimate the saving at $40,000. 3) To have some contirniity in the Committee, it was decided that appointments would be staggered for one and two-year terms. 4) At the present time, there are 50 pieces of legislation before the State, most of which are bottle bill ordinances. Mr. O'Grady asked if Lakewood was picking up recyclable material. Mr. McKay replied that they were. 2