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Council Minutes of 09-08-2010 Councilman Kearney's name is in her police report when he doesn't live near her. Councilman Kearney explained that as a Councilman, he takes complaints on behalf of the residents. Daniels said she has a few dogs and Kearney asked her how many dogs live at her residence. Daniels asked him why? Daniels said there are false complaints that she received from the Building Dept. Councilman Mahoney made a motion to extend Daniel's speaking time by three minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. Councilman Mahoney explained that in reference to Daniels' comments about Kearney's involvement, at-Large Council members have city-wide "jurisdiction". They represent all of the residents in the city of North Olmsted. Daniels explained the process of selling/donating the dogs and limited registration. She feels that nobody should have the right to be able to run any other business out of their house other than breeding dogs. Daniels requested that the legislation not go forward or a grandfather clause be added to allow current breeders to continue to breed dogs. Councilwoman Jones asked Daniels if she is against the section of the Ordinance that says within an 18-month period only two litters or less can be birthed. Daniels said if you have three females, are you saying 18 months per female or one or two litters per two or three females? Gareau said the Ordinance is defining a nuisance activity. It's inconsistent to define a nuisance activity and then to grandfather in what you just defined as a nuisance activity. Daniels asked Gareau what he has against breeding. Gareau said he drafted the legislation at the request of Council. There was further discussion regarding home businesses in the Zoning Code. Councilman Brossard said he has been out to the resident that complained about the Daniel's property. No one doubts the Daniel's passion or responsibility as dog breeders. However, the passion may be to the detriment to the neighbors -air and noise quality. Brossard said he has been out there and the smell at points was overpowering and the noise of dogs barking was constant and loud on several occasions. Beverly Schiely, 6196 Columbia Road said she has been a resident for 40 years and is a dog breeder. She is opposed to the city telling breeders that they cannot have their hobby or have their dogs. Jeff Peepers, 6389 McKenzie Road said he would like to see an Ordinance that limits the number of dogs per household like the City of Westlake has. He said he glad Council is addressing this dog issue. Kelly Sigland, 3999 Lydgate Drive said the Daniels live behind her. She has no problems with them, they are good people and she did now know they were breeders until she was told. There are no foul smells, and their yard is beautifully manicured. She does not find the Daniels a nuisance at all, and they are a pleasure to have as neighbors. Councilwoman Jones clarified that when Council is considering passing an Ordinance, it's not directed at one household/person in particular. This legislation in particular (Ord. 2010-108) has been discussed by Council for years. Beth Reehor, 2985 Walter Road feels the Ordinance is directed at a neighborhood issue. There are other people in the city that breed dogs. There are enough laws on the books, and fines can be made steeper if people continue to create a nuisance. She referenced 7