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Council Miwutes of 3/S/02 need to protect our community. Mr. Dailey further commerned that he did not believe support of the levy was an abuse by himself and other public officials as they have not used city resources to promote the levy. Mr. McKay said they he did not support the levy as a Councilman because he does not know the financial condition of residents. He feels that Council has enough to do taking care of city business. A councilman is elected to represern everyone, those in favor and those against the levy. So, it is his position that people should make up their own minds. Paul Kohler, 4424 Claque Road, asked when Claque Road would be updated. Mayor Musial said several years ago the money to widen Claque Road to four lanes had been turned back to the county. (The residents were against the project as it would require the taking of homes.) The city does not have any money in our budget, nor the foreseeable budget, to fund any financing for the expansion of Claque Road from Lorain Road south to Brookpark Road. Mr. Kohler said he had lived on the road for 28 years and all the city has done is lift the street up and flood the sidewalks. There is heavy traffic on Claque and there have been a number of accidents. Mayor Musial reiterated that, at the presem time, there are no plans to do anything with regard to that road because we do not have the money. Don Pangrac, 23470 Sharon Drive, spoke on several questions. First, he asked if any progress had been made on water rates. Mayor Musial noted that the water rates are determined by the City of Cleveland. Second, he asked if the lettering on signage on poles could be increased as it was difficult to read. Thud, he asked if astraight-through lane (by-pass) could be constructed on Claque Road at Delmere since many vehicles make a left turn onto Delmere. Fourth, he noted that the City of North Royalton has 361 less students than North Olmsted and spends $7 million less to educate their children. He would tike to know what is $7 million buying this community in the way of spending money for an education. Mr. O'Grady noted that the city governmern is a totally separate governmental agency from the schools, and we do not have oversight on their finances. The school board would have to respond to that issue. Councilman Dailey responded with regard to Delmere Road and noted that he had discussed that issue with the former Service Director. It was his impression that, when the widening of Claque Road is done, that issue will be addressed. At this time, it was not feasible to add another lane. Daniel Gallagher, 5843 Chadbourne, had previously attended a Council meeting and discussed a criminal trespass on his property. Councilman Miller had suggested it might be a civil matter. Mr. Gallagher noted the codified ordinance section which defines criminal trespass. Mr. Miller said he had commented that he wondered if it was a civil matter. He is not a lawyer and does not pretend to be one. He asked if an easement exists that would give the people (utilities) the right and permission to access the property. Mr. O'Grady said, if perhaps there is a legal question, that Mr. Gallagher submit rt in writing and Council would refer it to the Law Director for review. Joseph Bouman, 23950 Gessner Road, asked the Law Director if it was legal for Mr. Limpert and Mr. O'Grady, who are employees of the school board, to back the school Levy. Law Director Dubelko said he felt they retain then first amendment rights to speak 9