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Council Minutes of 2/5/97 possibility of flooding occurring on the site because of a French drain system and an intricate drainage system involving three tanks with pumps. The landscape plan was approved. The BZD Committee unanimously approved the proposal. Mr. Musial moved to approve the proposal for Chesapeake Bagels subject to the recommendations of the Board of Zoning Appeals, Architectural Review Board, Planning Commission and the Engineering Department with emphasis that the French drain be operating as intended and that the Engineering Department be provided with a certificate that the tank pumps are operational and further that any signage be submitted to the city for approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nashar and unanimously approved. Mr. McKay, Chairperson of the Environmental Control Committee, reminded everyone that the committee would hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 6, at 7 p.m. to discuss the radioactive waste storage issue. Mr. Limpert did not have a committee report but had some comments on the Recreation levy that was passed on Tuesday, February 4. He is pleased that the levy did pass. With the passage of the levy, not only will North Olmsted be able to maintain the current facilities and services, but it will give the city a great groundwork for expanding the facilities and the programs. Mr. Limpert did express concern that the election was not given enough exposure. Some residents complained to him that the election was "secret" or "stealth." He felt that the cable access channel and the N.O.tifier could have been used to publicize the levy. It is his hope that the library issue which will be on the May ballot will be very open and informative so that voters will come away from the polls feeling that they've known what they voted for and that they are comfortable in their decisions. Mr. O'Grady asked the Mayor if his understanding is correct that the city cannot spend money to lobby for or against a certain issue. Also, it is his understanding that the election notice was posted twice in a newspaper legal ad. Mayor Boyle said that Mr. O'Grady was correct, and it is illegal for the city to spend taxpayers' money in support or opposition of a levy. And we did not do so. The committee which promoted the levy had to rely on individual donations, and the Mayor personally donated most of the funds. Because of the limited funding, the committee had to target its mailings and could not afford acity-wide mailing. He noted that he did speak openly about the issue to all the reporters, and it was reported in the newspapers. As to the N.O.tifier, the city has taken the position of keeping all elections or controversial issues out of the newsletter--it is used for informational purposes. Mr. Limpert said he totally agrees and understands the law. He just felt that the N.O.tifier could have been used to inform the residents that the issue was going to be on the ballot. Mr. Burns noted that the levy election was mentioned in a Plain Dealer article on Tuesday morning. Also, on Tuesday morning he heard a radio broadcast in which the levy issue was mentioned. Mr. O'Grady, Chairperson of the Intra-Governmental Relations and Legislation; Long- Range Planning Committee: 1) A public hearing, chaired by Human Resources Director Copeland, was held on January 29 to discuss the Community Development Block Grant program. An explanation of the program was given, with additional information from county representatives Chaunci Wyche and Mary Jo O'Brien. Potential programs 4 i