07/05/1995 Meeting Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Council Minutes of 7/5/95 Mr. Fox wished to pursue the mutter fiuther by complaining that the city has allowed Mr. Simmons to continue working. Law Director Gareau and Mayor Boyle explained that Mr. Simmons' license had been suspended for six months, which is what the law aIlows. The city is required to follow Ohio law. Susan Walker, 5653 Dorothy Drive, complained about the run-down condition of the property at 5658 Dorothy Drive. Mrs. Walker distn'buted pictures of the property. She has complained about this property in the pad. Mr. Mdler said he had infected the property and agreed that the weeds were high. Mr. McKay noted that the city has a high weedlgrass ordinance that can be enforced. Mrs. Walker said that the city has merle the resident cut the weeds several timers, but she feels something needs to be done to make him comply on a regular bans. Mr. Nashar said that he had infected the property several times and knows that there is a problem The Building Department is currently m the process are hiring two inspectors. Once these people are in place, the property maintenance ordinance will be passed. Mr. Gareau commente.tl that he had previously suggested that the ordinance be pas~i so that shuations like this could be handled through the Prosecutor's office. Mr. Nashar stated that the Safely Director and B Commissioner feared that passing the ordinance would open a `~oodgate of complaints," which the Building Department could not handle because it is understaffed. Mr. Gareau said that the complaints would have to be prioritized. Beverly Schultz, 5674 Dorothy Drive, also complained about the run-down conditi~ of the property at 5658 Dorothy Drive, which is next door to her home. Mrs. Schuhz asked when the property maintenance code would be passed, and Mr. Nashar replied that he hoped it could be passed at the second meeting in August. Mayor Boyle sugge~ed that Council amend the agenda to add the legislation and pass it this evening. Mrs. Saringer agreed to take the legislation out of committee and moved to amend the agenda to incinde Ordinance No. 95-33. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nashar and passed unanimously. It was then determined that the legislation did not inchule an emergency clause. Mrs. Saringer agreed that during the Legislative portion of the meeting she would move to amend the legislation to inchtde an em~xgency clause so that it could go into effect upon the signature of the Mayor. After amendment, the legislation would then be passed under suspension of the rules. Chuck Lee, 24036 LeBern Drive, expressed concern about flooding at his home because there is across-connection between the storm and sanitary sewers. He is not looking for any compensation or damages, but he wants the problem fixed. Mr. Gareau and Mayor Boyle explained that not every cross-connection is the responst~ility of the city. The Engineering Department will have to examine his property to determine responsibility. Joyce Murphy, 4245 Phunwood Drive, said that her basement had recezttly flooded for the third time in six and a half years. She said that her insurance premiums are increasing because of the claims she has had to make. Mayor Boyle explained that the city has spent approximately $15 million in the last five years to correct flooding problems in .the city. The city will continue working to correct these problems. Service Director Bohlmarm 5