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Council Minutes of 4/15/2003 ~.. professional engineer in 45 states and the District of Columbia. (Mr. Durbin was introduced and recognized by all who were present.) 2) A meeting was held on Tuesday, April 8, at the Old Town Hall regarding the aerial spraying of larvacide in Bradley Woods. We were fortunate to have near perfect weather conditions, and the spraying was accomplished in one day. 3) On Wednesday, April 9, a meeting was held at Old Town Hall for interested parties regarding the rehab of Lorain Road. As opposed to an open meeting concept, stations were established around the room presenting certain areas of interest, plans, communications problems, etc. 4) On Thursday, April 10, he attended the 2003 Northeast Ohio Economic Development Financial Forum. Among the various interesting discussions were topics involving TIPS, tax incentive financing; the use of port authority revenue bonds. He learned that port authorities could now operate statewide. An example is where Lucas County is helping finance a project in Lorain County. 5) He issued a proclamation designating May 2003 as Motorcycle Awareness Month in the City of North Olmsted. In response to concerns about motorcycle safety, Governor Celeste first proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month is 1986. Since 1986, motorcycle accidents have been reduced by 50%. Numerous communities have designated streets within their borders as motorcycle awareness zones. 6) He, along with Directors Farver and Jesse and Chief Ruple, met with Great Northern Mall officials to establish and continue a dialogue of cooperation regarding security plans and response between the two entities. 7) The city's dispatch center will be visited by Westshore mayors to review hands-on the operation of a dual fire/police dispatch system. 8) A computer specialist and a security specialist have been retained to prepare RFP's for computerization and security installations at the recreation complex. Adjustments and recommendations will be presented for review and approval to the Recreation Commission, including implementation of the master plan and the needs of the North Olmsted Pazk and the tennis courts. This year's ceYrtral playground camp supervisory structure will include a camp supervisor, camp assistant supervisor and an arts and crafts coordinator. The camp will offer more activities and involvement with the campers while providing improved supervision and active input from the counselors. A112003 movies in the park expenses have been covered through sponsorship. 9) At Springyvale, a new point-of--sale computer system has been installed and is operating successfully. Springvale will hold an Easter brunch, which is very good and very reasonably priced. Ballroom receipts are ahead of last year for the first quarter and aze on target to meet the revenue goal for Springvale. 10) The city is considering granting a noise variance to allow night work for the Lorain Road rehabilitation project this summer. This will expedite the project and minimize congestion for motorists and adjacent businesses. 11) He has excused Service Director Creadon's absence this evening as this was her second day back at work and she was very tired. Councilman Nashar asked whether the subject of security cameras in the mall parking lot had been discussed at the meeting with the mall representatives. This issue was introduced before Council in 1995 or 1996, and perhaps it is a good time to address this 2 .u,, ~~..., _ .,_„.,,,~wa_ . ~ _