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Council Minutes of 02-21-2012 Eileen Kilbane, 30200 Sugar Sand Lane asked Mayor Kennedy if she had spoken to ~' previous Mayors about the trash issue. He said he has not, but he has done as much research as he possibly can. Regardless of what anyone says, you need the proper paperwork and documentation that would suggest the city and Cinnamon Woods have a deal to go on private streets for garbage. He cannot find anything that would suggest that. Tom Coyne, 23589 Woodhill Drive, Brook Park said he represents internet sweepstakes cafes across the state, and he requested that the city extend the hours of operation for internet cafes in North Olmsted. Gareau said that is legislative determination, and if it's something that Council believes is in appropriate judgment for the community then they can consider those hours. If Council wishes to discuss this, a committee meeting would be an appropriate place to do so. Thomas Tanger, 7507 Willow Woods Drive said the city has been picking up trash in Willow Woods and Cinnamon Woods for a number of years now. This had to be a city action to start picking up the trash and expanding it as the streets expanded. Why has it taken over 20 years for the city to recognize this? There has to be a paper trail and it's somewhat disturbing if there isn't. Mayor Kennedy said right, and he is yet to find a paper trail. That's what he's been looking for. Tanger said that's a huge issue, and the city should have a paper trail for what they do. Mayor Kennedy said if there is no paper trail, someone made a handshake and he is not willing to abide by that handshake if it's not right. He is trying to make a mistake right. LEGISLATION Ordinance 2012-5 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. An Ordinance amending and re-establishing Chapter 941 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code entitled "Refuse Collection" in order to implement new standards for refuse collection within the City of North Olmsted, and declaring an emergency, as amended. Councilman Barker moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney. Roll Call: Barker, yes; Kearney, yes; Williamson, yes; Brossard, yes; Schumann, no with comment. I understand the need to update the refuse collection ordinance. However, I am voting no because despite the Mayor's and Law Director's claim that this ordinance does not directly affect Cinnamon Woods, I believe by passing the amendment we passed two weeks ago which added the phrase on dedicated streets in reference to whom we offer collection service we put an explanation point on the Administration's position in regards to Cinnamon Woods' and Willow Woods' refuse collection. I have had some disconcerting communications from some of the residents. In the Administration's defense, I would like to clear up some misconceptions. I do not believe that the Administration's position is malicious or just about money. It's not about the budget for the City of North Olmsted because this represents about one tenth of one percent of our entire budget. I believe the Administration's position really stems from a desire and track record of cleaning up past messes. In the year that I have been on ~~~ Council, we've cleaned up a lot of these kinds of messes. The three neighborhoods - 8