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Council Minutes of 10/17/95 Margaret McKay, 5197 Columbia Road, wanted the Mayor and Council to know that a recent out-of--town guest had commented on the cleanliness of our city and stated that ~e would be proud to live in North Olmsted. Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane, briefly spoke in support of Mr. Butkiewicz's comments on ecology. Mr. Lambert, the chairperson of the Charter Review Commission, announced that the commission has voted to finalize the proposal process and will soon be ready to meet with Council. Karl Steak, 4390 Dogwood Trail, spoke about a grading/drainage problem on his property. The Steaks have lived in this home since 1967 and did not have a problem until recently. A neighbor made a minor change of the grade in his backyard, and this has resulted in flooding problems for the Steaks. Mr. Steak thanked Mr. Bohlmann. and Mr. Limpert for their efforts in trying to resolve this situation. Service Director Bo~~lmann has offered to install the necessary drainage to alleviate the problem, but the neighbor refuses to allow the work to be done on his property. Mr. Steak said he is willing to work with the city to find an answer to this problem LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 95-117 introduced by Mr. Miller was given its third reading. An ordinance amending Section 741.03 of Chapter 741, entitled `deliveries to Commercial Establishments," of the Business Regulation Code of the City of North Ohru~ed, and declaring an emergency, as amended. Mr. Miller moved for adoption; second by Mr. McKay. Roll call: Miller, yes; McKay, yes; Limpert, no. Mr. Limpert gave four reasons for his vote: 1) It is his unders~andmg that the city has been striving to reduce signage; 2) The current law calls for the signage within 250 feet of residential property, and he feels this should be expanded; 3) The law does not increase the restrictions; 4) It will be costly to business owners to install the signs. Roll call continued: Lind, yes; Musiai, yes. Mr. Musial explained he thought posting the signs was a good idea; however, he believes the business owner should firms be given the opportunity to resolve the problem before having to post a sign. Roll call continued: Nashar, yes; Beringer, yes. Motion passed with six affirmative votes and one negative vote. Ordinance No. 95-117 adopted. Resohution No. 95-124 introduced by Mayor Boyle and the entire Council was given its third reading. A resolution in support of legislation that would provide express statutory authority to estabfisll funds for the purpose of setting aside current fiscal year resources to pay accrued benefits and fund future capital expenditures, and declaring an emergency. Mr. Lind moved for adoption; second by Mr. Nasliar; motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 95-124 adopted. 5