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Council Minutes of 10-02-2012 This Ordinance was amended to reflect his concern. The committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of Ordinance 2012-82 with the amendment. Councilwoman Williamson made a motion to amend Ordinance 2012-82 to include the modifications discussed in committee and as written in the current version of this Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schumann and passed unanimously. Ordinance 2012-82 amended. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Denise Boling, 24390 North Oxford Oval felt that she needed to attend the Council meeting tonight to express her views on Ordinance 2012-82. She has had no wildlife in her yard except for birds until approximately 6 years ago when Rosewood Estates in Westlake cleared acres of land, reducing habitat for the deer. She does not feed the deer in order to get a closer look at them, and has no intention of domesticating them. Her actions were motivated by compassion. When she saw deer in her backyard for the first time 6 years ago feeding on her shrubs, etc., she sprayed her yard with repellent. She also reasoned that if they have a full stomach, they won't be coming in her yard to eat. As a consequence, they no longer eat in her neighbor's yard either. She does not disrespect the law and has no intention of being disobedient. Rather, this is a proactive approach to take care of something she has no control over. She cannot prevent these animals from coming into the neighborhood. They are there because they no longer have a place to live. She is against the reasoning that goes into this Ordinance. Councilman Mahoney said he appreciates her comments and did consider the aspect of feeding of deer. But, one could point out that you are being more humane to the deer by not luring them into residential neighborhoods. If you allow residents to feed deer, they will cut across streets and may get exposed to traffic accidents. You can actually put the deer at risk, and they can cause traffic accidents. LEGISLATION Resolution 2012-74 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. A Resolution approving the Solid Waste Management Plan as adopted by the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management Board, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Schumann moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. Resolution 2012-74 adopted. Ordinance 2012-77 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. An Ordinance amending and re-establishing Chapter 928 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code entitled "Post Construction Storm Management Regulations" in order to implement new standards for storm water collection and management within the City of North Olmsted. Councilman Brossard moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Orlowski and passed unanimously. Ordinance 2012-77 adopted. Ordinance 2012-76 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its second reading. An Ordinance amending and re-establishing Chapter 927 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code entitled "Storm Water Management and Urban Pollution Abatement 4