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Council Minutes of 9/21/99 city says Manor Care is in compliance. Councilman Gareau noted that a minor change '~"'' format is not approved by Council as a whole but by himself as chairperson of BZD and '"' the chairpersons of the Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board. He does know that the last time the Building Department inspectors went out the lights at Manor Care were in conformity. He and Mr. Calwell agreed that the inspectors should go out and check the lighting again. Mrs. Saringer expressed concern as to why the trees had not been planted. Mr. Gareau said he has mentioned it to the Building Department numerous times. This is why he sponsored the legislation requiring developers to follow their submitted plans and also why he believes the city needs a Planning Director. Safety Director Jenkins said he would ask the Building Department to go back out to Manor Care to look at the lights. Mrs. Saringer asked that the tree/landscaping situation also be looked into. With regard to complaints about speeders, Mr. Jenkins suggested that the Police Department be notified. They do respond to repeated reports of speeding. Susan Swanson, 24739 Tara Lynn Drive, spoke about the need for outdoor tennis courts in the city. She noted that the nets at the park have not been up this year, and the high school courts were locked. Mr. Gareau said he had spoken with Mrs. Swanson's son about this issue. It all comes down to some significant issues with respect to infrastructure and problems at the Rec Center and funding all over the different projects that are needed. The same problems exists with the lack of basketball courts. He understands that there is a buckle in the courts at the park and they are not being used because of safety concerns. Mrs. Kasler said she would put this issue on the agenda for the Recreation Commission's discussion of long-range plans. Mrs. Swanson is welcome to attend the commission meeting to present her views. Safety Director Jenkins said the high school courts had been locked during the summer because the new athletic director had concerns about liability. When he and the Recreation Department discussed the problem with the school superintendent, he decided to open the courts. As to the courts at North Olmsted Park, the supervisor of maintenance told him early in the spring that the courts had an uneven surface. He felt it would be wise to not open them this year because of the potential for injury and liability. We definitely do need to expand our recreation facilities in the city. Fred Carson, 24969 Sunset Oval, said he is a lifelong resident of North Olmsted and there has always been a shortage of tennis courts in the city. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 99-66 introduced by Mr. McKay was given its third reading. An ordinance creating new Section 915.19 of Chapter 915 of the Codified Ordinances of the city of North Olmsted, entitled "User Charge System," in order to provide for a method of collecting delinquent sewer charges, and declaring an emergency. Mr. McKay moved for adoption; second by Mr. Nashar; motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 99-66 adopted. 11