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Council Minutes of 8/5/03 Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane, said this Charter amendment issue is one he raised a number of years ago. He believes there is some political polarization between Council and the administration. But he does commend the sponsors of the legislation for taking the initiative to legislate and bring forth what is something that is in practice, not only at this level in many municipalities, but on the state and national level. It is a check and balance-the right for the legislative body to review and give consent or dissent against the administration's appointment to a position. He believes it will work well in this community. It means check and balance, and it means good government. Cindy McCrinty, 24212 Elm Road and Jennifer Jonas, 24238 Elm Road, came forward to discuss various problems with their neighbor. They have contacted numerous people in the city government, but have not had any help. Mrs. McGinty said the city issued a permit for her neighbor to put up a fence. She had a survey done and it was determined the fence is on her property, but the neighbor refuses to remove it. These neighbors have threatened her and other people. The neighbor has placed cameras outside their home. The problem is continually getting worse as the neighbor lady does not drive carefully and has almost hit people when she is backing out of her driveway. The police have been called a number of times. She is fiustrated and wants to know what can be done. Councilman Nashar suggested that Mrs. McGinty call the Community Policing office to mediate. Mrs. McCrinty said she had done so. Law Director Dubelko said he had talked to Mrs. McGinty some time ago and explained there is no legislation prohibiting the video cameras. He knows the police have been out there a number of times. The last he heard, the City Prosecutor told him the situation had been resolved to the neighbors' satisfaction. Mrs. McCrinty indicated it had not been resolved to her satisfaction. In addition to these matters, there is a problem with water drainage. Safety Director Jesse said he is fully familiar with this situation. There are various issues involving the Building Department, Engineering Department and Police Department. There is a combination of major civil matters between the two parties and also some casT3'-over with some criminal allegations. Police have looked into this and mediation was discussed and brought as an alternative a while back, and there was only participation from one of the parties. Community policing has been involved-it is an on-going situation. They are trying to do whatever they can within the confines of the ordinances to make a positive resolution. It is going to take some time as there are major differences between the two residents. It won't be resolved tonight. He invited Mrs. McGinty to meet with him and the other departments heads. It will take everybody's effort to resolve the problems. Councilman Gareau suggested to Mrs. McGinty that she seek private legal assistance as there may be remedies at law for the encroachmentftrespass issue. Mrs. McGinty said she had done so and had been advised to notify Council of the problems. President O'Grady advised Mrs. McGinty that Council has heard her frustrations, and she should meet with the Safety Director and continue to call the police if necessary. She was invited to notify Council if the problem is not resolved. Patricia Deis, 26893 Sweetbrier, expressed surprise that the Mayor would say that there were no adverse comments or complaints about service due to his appointment of Mary Creadon to Service Director. Perhaps the Mayor is suffering from a syndrome called "ostrich." 13