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' Council Minutes of 12/17/2002 significant impact on the historical structures or the historical districts. Minor changes shall include, but aze not limited to the following: installation of driveways, sidewalks, walkways or other similar land surface improvements. Patios and decks located in the rear yard that do not involve any changes to the landmark structure itself. Roofs, so long as the texture, color and existing architectural style of the roof is not changed. Fences not located in the required from setback. The procedure will be that application for building permits, which in the opinion of the building official propose minor changes, may be expedited by the Landmarks Commission in lieu of full and formal review. The Landmarks Commission may by rule establish procedures for said chairman to review and respond to the building official. If the chairman within the 10 days of the notification, notifies the building official that the proposal is not deemed a minor change and should be reviewed by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of either Section 165.08 or 165.08, then the building official shall refer the proposal to the Landmarks Commission in accordance with procedure set forth in Chapter 165. Landmarks Commission member Paul Barker reported that the Landmarks Commission has recommended approval of this ordinance. The committee unanimously recommended approval. ^ Resolution 2002-199, a resolution urging the City of North Olmsted to establish a mayor's court in the City of North Olmsted. All members were given an opportunity to review letters from Rocky River Mayor William Knoble dated December 9 and Rocky River Clerk of Courts William Gareau dated December 6. Mrs. Kasler remarked that Mr. Gareau was invited to the November 12 meeting by Judge Fitzsimmons at the request of Council member Kasler. Mrs. Kasler presented discussion to the committee that included the following points: the basis for considering creation of a mayor's court includes such considerations as providing North Olmsted local control of expenditures from monies collected from North Olmsted's cases in Rocky River Municipal Court, primarily traffic offenses. The focus should be on how money is spent, not how much money we as a city can make. North Olmsted taxpayers, not the violators, were required to subsidize the court five years ago when there was a deficit but have never received any funds derived from any surplus as there is in most years. Prosecutor Dan Ryan stated that the Rocky River Court is probably the best run municipal court in the state, but that is not the issue. The issue is who should decide how income generated from North Olmsted should be spent? Should the Rocky River Municipal Court decide this or should North Olmsted officials decide this? An example cited was the question of whether we should spend some of this income on courthouse furnishings or hiring fire fighters or applying some of these funds to North Olmsted's recreational needs. Mr. Ryan made it clear that creation of a mayor's court would not totally remove us from Rocky River Municipal Court and that the mayor's court could refer any trials to the municipal court. Mayor Musial indicated that he is still evaluating the situation. He inquired as to whether a board of trustees could be created to address these concerns. The response was that this is the Finance Director's committee responsibility. However, the court still has the final say on such issues. The committee voted 2 to 1 to approve Resolution 2002-199. ^ Mr. Limpert reported out in regards to the County Board of Health and ow support of SB 2935. In regards to fighting the West Nile Virus, the State of Ohio was third in 11 i i