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Council Minutes of 5/20/97 e. The golf course supervisor has completed the installation of a new upgraded security ~... ~,,. system. Also, he has coordinated a new community outreach program with Spruce Elementary School to initiate a comprehensive national Audubon bird sanctuary at both Springvale and Spruce School. f. A review of the April income statement indicates the department is $43,000 ahead of last year's program revenues. Mr. Nashar, Chairperson of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee: 1) The Safety Committee met on the May 14. Present were Police Capt. Whelan; Safety Director Kasler; committee members O'Grady, Limpert, Nashar; Councilwoman Saringer. The committee discussed Ordinance 97-50 providing for "No Parking" signs on the fire hydrant side of Cambridge Drive. The signs were installed in 1988 without proper legislation and the matter was brought to the attention of the Safety Committee. Capt. Whelan recommended that the signs remain. Due to the curvature on Cambridge Drive, this would allow the safety vehicles to pass without an interruption. It was recommended to the Safety Committee to accept 97-50, and it will be passed under suspension of the rule . 2) Resolution 97-37 is still being held in committee for review by the Law Director. Mr. Limpert, Chairperson of the Transportation Committee: 1) The Transportation Committee met jointly with the Safety Committee on May 14 to discuss Ordinance 97-45. Present were committee members Limpert, O'Grady, Saringer; Councilman Nashar; Safety Director Kasler; Police Capt. Whelan. This legislation provides for the installation of a "No Right Turn on Red" sign at Lorain and Brookpark Roads which will regulate traffic traveling in a northeasterly direction on Lorain Road and turning in an easterly direction on Brookpark Road. There was concern that this might cause congestion with traffic backing up on Lorain Road. Capt. Whelan explained that, with the synchronization of the lights, it will be virtually a continuous right turn on green. The light will only turn red for the right hand lane if there is someone at the crosswalk or a vehicle pulling out of Boston Market that may go down Brookpark Road. The committee recommended approval. 2) At the last Council meeting, Mr. Limpert reported on Ordinance Nos. 97-28 and 97-29 and mentioned that residents were informed of the legislation. It has come to his attention that one resident was not informed, and he offered his apology to the resident. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATIQN Axel Hoyer, 23477 Greenwood Lane, vice-president of the North Olmsted Hot Stove League spoke about the opening day ceremonies held on Saturday, May 17. He thanked the administration and the Council for their support and said that it was "truly a great event." Over 600 children marched in the parade to the park, and there were over 600 people in the park every hour throughout the day. The Mayor and Safety Director served as honorary commissioners. Former Cleveland Indian Rick Manning was in attendance along with the Indians mascot Slider. Mayor Boyle, Safety Director Kasler and Council agreed that it was a great community activity and should be made an annual event. Mr. 6