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Council Minutes 11/6/2002 tones used in the cabinetry and the doors. The trim will be stained to match the walls. Ceramic the will be used in the vending azeas and the restrooms. The ceiling the will reflect the light into the work azeas. The walls will be accented with blue, green and purple with natural colors as well as off-white. Ninety percent of the library will be in the off-white color. The lighting will be direct and indirect, using the ceiling to reflect the light down. The green area outside is to irrigated. Councilman Miller noted, with regard to the flag pole issue, one entry was for a flag pole at $10,000. Council was advised that was in error as the $10,000 amount was for four flag poles. However, there is another entry for one flag pole for $7,000 that was also discussed, and Council was advised that there would be a better explanation at a later date as to the prices of flag poles. Councilman Nashaz noted, in keeping with the historical district, that bricks (foundation stones) from the demolished homes on Butternut Ridge were being used to create a fountain inside the library. Councilman Nashar, chairperson of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee: I) The Building, Zoning and Development Committee met on October 22. Present were committee members McKay, Gareau, Nashaz; Councilpersons Limpert and Miller; Law Duector Dubelko, Building Commissioner Conway; representative from the Chamber of Commerce Jim Burns. Agenda items were as follows: Ordinance 99-77, introduced by Councilman Gareau. Amended Ordinance 99-77 amends Sections 1126.02 and 1161.12 of the North Olmsted Zoning Code relating to commercial lighting structures. This legislation will provide controls for commercial exterior lighting as it impacts the adjacent property and the surrounding azea. The Chamber of Commerce approves of the ordinance. The committee recommended approval. Ordinance 99-7? will be reviewed by the Planning Commission, and Council will hold a public hearing before passage. Ordinance 99-79 is still being held in committee for review by the Law Director. Councilman Limpert, chairperson of the Streets & Drainage Committee: 1) The Streets & Drainage Committee met on October 22 after the Finance meeting with the same individuals present. The following items were discussed: ^ The proposal to create a Head Mechanic position. Mr. Limpert stated that it was his belief that it would be a cost savings and a step towards good morale in the department. Mr. Gareau mentioned that he would prefer to see the position, if created, to be a civil service position, and he had some interesting points addressing his reasons for those concerns. Along and constructive conversation followed with many participating. The scope of work that could be performed under both ideas was discussed. The proposal also included a concept of restructuring the mechanical section of the Service Department. The outcome of the discussion was the conclusion '~'" that, if such a position is to be created and restructuring is to be done, that the 10 ',