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Council Minutes of 8/3/99 no notice to the public. President Saringer noted that there were people in the audience ,~ including the media. Mr. McKay said that the media had been notified. Mr. Limpert noted that the legislation concerning the dewatering centrifuge is not a purchase order. As he understands it, it will be a trial to see if it works. He knows from being in sales, people are not interested in putting in a piece of equipment on a trial basis if there is no intention or indication that the purchase might take place. Ever since the Treatment Plant has been built, there have been complaints about the odor. Mr. Bouman said he did not believe this equipment would address the odor problem, and several people told him that it would. Mr. Bouman said he is not against the Treatment Plant, but he felt the meeting was a secret. Mrs. Saxinger assured him it was not a secret. Mr. O'Grady said he felt that Mr. Bouman may be misunderstanding some terms that were used. The word "emergency" means that it goes into effect immediately upon the signature of the Mayor and there is no 30 day waiting period. The meetings are advertised to the best of the ability of Council, and there is nothing secret or underhanded. If the testing on this piece of equipment is good, it will replace the Zimpro system. If we get rid of the Zimpro system, we get rid of that nasty smell. Service Director Bohlmann explained that the legislation for the dewatering centrifuge had three readings and was discussed at one, perhaps two, committee meetings. Mr. Bouman said he still felt the third reading should not have taken place on July 5. LEGISLATION Resolution No. 99-73 introduced by Mr. Miller was given its third reading. A resolution supporting Ohio Senate Bill 142 (S.B. 142), which would provide tougher penalties for assaults upon law enforcement officers, and declaring an emergency. Mr. Miller moved for adoption; second by Mrs. Kasler; motion passed unanimously. Resolution No. 99-73 adopted. Ordinance No. 99-67 introduced by Mr. McKay was given its second reading. An ordinance amending Section 901.07 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted, entitled "Treelawn Openings; Permit and Fee" in order to provide for alternate ' methods and materials for treelawn brickscapes, and declaring an emergency as amended. Ordinance No. 99-75 introduced by Mr. Gareau was given its second reading. An ordinance creating new Section 903.04 of Chapter 903 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code, entitled "Sidewalks" to require the construction or reconstruction of sidewalks in the public right-of--way abutting commercial property in the City of North Olmsted which is in the process of development or redevelopment, and declaring an emergency. Ordinance No. 99-82 introduced by Mr. Gareau was given its second reading. An ordinance creating new Section 1126.08 of the Zoning Code of the City of North Olmsted, entitled "Deviations from Approved Plans Prohibited," in order to provide for better remedies against commercial and other developers who, in constructing buildings and other improvements to land, deviate from plans approved by the city as amended. ..~. 4:u 11