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Council Minutes of 2/20/01 ,,,~, crosswalks that are not protected by signals or stop signs or for locations with limited _~,~ sight distance. 3) Dr. Doug Sebring from the North Olmsted City Schools, who said the school district genuinely appreciates any consideration that Council may provide for enhanced safety of students. Mr. O'Grady noted that he and Traffic Engineer Griffith had visited the site in Strongsville. He found that it worked well. Roll call continued: Limpert, no, with the comment that he would like to see the legislation put back into the Safety Committee for review and possible amendment. Roll call continued: McKay, no, with the comment that the safety of children should come first. He does not agree with the location and suggested the Claque Park area. Roll call continued: Miller, yes, with comment that he is concerned for the safety of children and the safety of crosswalks. He also believes the location should be changed and is concerned young children will develop a false sense of security by relying on the flashers. He noted the Strongsville site was at the high school. Roll call continued: Nashar, yes, with the comment that he had discussed the issue with Traffic Engineer Griffith who felt this required further study. Roll call continued: Dailey, yes, with the comment that there are some flaws in the way the legislation is written, but there is some merit in pursuing this system at an alternate location, perhaps on Claque Road. Roll call continued: Kasler, yes, with comment that it seemed unwise to locate the system on Butternut Ridge Road. The Police Chief has said that it is not the most likely and needy area to put the system Also, she is concerned that it may create a safety hazard for young children and believes it should be studied further. We should monitor the system in other cities before making a decision. The motion passed with four yeas and three nays. Ordinance No. 2001-11 is tabled. Resolution No. 2001-12 introduced by Councilman Nashar and Councilman McKay was given its second reading. A resolution urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take necessary steps to mitigate noise emanating from aircraft taking off at Cleveland Hopkins Airport, and declaring an emergency as amended. Resolution No. 2001-14 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial. A resohrtion authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the relocation of the Northern Avenue (vacated) water main between Porter Road and Decker Road in the City of North Olmsted as detailed in the specifications on file and authorizing the Mayor to contract for the same, and declaring an emergency. Resolution No. 2001-15 was introduced and placed on first reading by Councilman Limpert. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for construction of catch basin, manhole, sidewalk, curbing and pavement repairs at various locations in the City of North Olmsted as detailed in the specifications on file and authorizing the Mayor to contract for the same, and declaring an emergency. Resolution No. 2001-16 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial. A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the Sharon Drive pavement reconstruction in the City of North Olmsted as detailed in the specifications on file and authorizing the Mayor to contract for the same, and declaring an emergency. 9