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Council Minutes of S/5l97 foot elevated pools shall include a controlled point of access. The Planning Commission ~;. disapproved the proposed change at its June 24, 1997 meeting and subsequently reversed that decision by approving the change at its July 22, 1997 meeting. The National Swimming Pool Institute, the Council of American Building Officials and the Ohio Building Officials Association indicate that 4 feet should be the minimum height. Our surrounding communities of Bay Village, Westlake, Rocky River and Olmsted Falls have a requirement of 4 feet. The city's Police and Fire Departments seem to have no difficulty with the 4 foot height. Further, it appears that the city will not-have any liability by lowering the permissive height to 4 feet. The BZD Committee recommended approval. The committee held a short meeting this evening to again discuss Ordinance 97-57 and specifically voted to recommend approval to Council d. Gamey did not have a representative at the BZD Committee meeting. Therefore the proposal to construct a building addition with site improvements, landscaping and building renovations was not considered. Mr. McKay, member of the Finance Committee, reported on behalf of Chairperson Lind: 1) The committee met on July 29. In attendance were committee members Lind, McKay and Musial; Council Members O'Grady, Limpert and Nashar; Council President Boehmer; Service Director Bohlmann; Finance Director Burns; Assistant Law Director Dubelko. The following items were discussed: a. Ordinance 97-24, which authorized a $29,000 no-bid contract for replacement of city entrance signs. Initially, this ordinance was discussed on March 11, 1997, during the appropriations process and was placed on hold by the Council. However there was unanimous agreement that the then-current signs were in a sorry state and should be replaced, but at a later date. It was felt by all Council members present that these funds should be spent on other, more necessary projects such as Allendale and Carey. During the last week in June, new signs appeared throughout the city, prompting questions from residents and Council Members alike. To avoid the necessity of public bidding, two contracts were issued: Nutron Nameplate for approximately $9,300 and Imperial Sign Company for approximately $9,600. Nutron provided 30 small signs and 35 poles while Imperial Sign provided 8 large signs. Even though the administration was within the Charter requirements for bidding, it was generally felt that the matter should not have been handled in quite this manner. This was reiterated that communications in the future should improve so misunderstandings will be minimized. Ordinance 97-24 will be tabled this evening. b. Also discussed was the current renovation and redecorating of City Hall. Areas involved in this project include all carpeted areas in the executive wing, the Mayor's office and his secretary's office as well as the Mayor's conference room. All furniture in the Mayor's office, his secretary's office and the conference room was obtained through State bidding procedures, as approved by the ordinance some years ago, for approximately $22,000, The initial estimate for the furniture was $30,000. In addition to the furniture, $8,200 was spent for painting and wallcovering, $4,000 for window treatments and ,~~ ,,pry 5