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Council Minutes of 9/3/2002 Councilwoman Kasler. Roll call: Nashar, yes, commenting that the resolution asks the State of Ohio to address this issue and review their regulations. He asked that the resolution be sent to other municipalities for their consideration. Roll call continued: Kasler, yes, commerning that she commended Mr. Nashar on bringing this issue to the attention of Council and to the Ohio General Assembly. She appreciates his efforts. Roll call continued: Dailey, yes, commenting that, when he first heard about the resolution, he was almost immediately against it. But after hearing Mr. Dolance's and Mr. Nashar's comments, it became apparent that there is a problem, and he does encourage the state to look at this issue. Roll call corninued: Miller, yes, commerning he would like to thank Mr. Dolance and his family and Mr. Nashar for bringing this to Council's attention. Roll call continued: Gareau, yes, commenting, he concurs with Mr. Nashar's opinion that this is a first step in many steps to be taken. It is a local municipality urging the State of Ohio to take a look at something that has hit close to home. The issues will be fleshed out and action will be taken if the state deems it is appropriate. Roll call continued: Limpert, no, commenting that it is true that people's facilities decline as they age. But AARP experts state that most elderly drivers compensate by driving only at certain times of the day, not driving to certain places or driving only under certain conditions. A whereas clause in the legislation states that it is predicted that one of four fatal accidents will involve people over 65 in 2030. Nothing in the whereas clauses states whether those older drivers are predicted to cause those accidents. Dividing up the ages of the driving population: 16 to 31; 32 to 48; 49 to 64; 65 and older. In 2030, baby boomers will be a large group in the last category. That makes four groups, one quarter of the fatal accidents sounds like an equal share to him. Why are we discriminating against just one group? If additional testing is good, shouldn't all age groups get additional testing? Few drivers get 100% on their written and actual driving test. Fewer today can say. what they got wrong back when they took their test. If Council wants to send a resolution encouraging testing, let Council suggest testing for all ages or testing for none at all. It should be discussed in committee. It is grossly unfair to single out citizens who have not taken any sort of driving test in up to 59 years. Under those conditions, it's wrong to expect them to perform knowing that life as they know it will end should they fail the test. Roll call continued: McKay, yes. The motion passed with six yeas and one nay. Resolution No. 2002-123 adopted. Ordinance No. 2002-125 introduc~l by Mayor Musial was given its second reading. An ordinance amending Section 373.05, 373.06, 373.08, and 373.15, and repealing Sections 373.07 and 373.10 of Chapter 373 of the Traffic Code, entitled "Bicycles and Bicycle Registration," in order to better facilitate the issuance of bicycle licenses by the Police Department, and to improve bicycle safety in the city and declaring an emergency. Ordinance No. 2002-128 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Musial. An ordinance accepting a water main easement located on property owned by James P. and Christine Martynowski and designated as Permanent Parcel No. 235-12-091 on the Cuyahoga County Maps and Records, in connection with the Northern Avenue water main relocation project, and declaring an emergency. 15