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Council Minutes of 10/19/2004 perfect as some think-it was a good concept but ill-conceived as far as practicality. He believes the "blue bags" are not always going to be properly disposed of and some may end up in the sewer system. Law Director Dubelko said it cannot be assumed there is a flaw in the ordinance because people violate other ordinances (for example, littering) in the process. Councilman Miller said, while the ordinance may not be perfect, it is good. A parent would probably prefer a child step on a "blue bag" rather than directly on the contents. A critical part of the legislation is the use of discretion and the authority of our Police Dept. to use that discretion-that's why the ordinance will succeed. ^ Regarding the letter about alternate school funding received by President O'Grady and discussed in caucus, he believes, when funding changes, the rules change too. Most people want their kids to go to community schools and want their tax dollars kept in their community. Sending a request to the state that they consider alternative funding may cause the state to change how schools are handled and districted. President O'Grady answered that he does have great interest in the question of school funding and knows the U. S. guaranteed a free and appropriate education to all students. Each state individually orchestrates this-some do better than others. The current funding system in Ohio rests on the shoulders of property owners-it is an incredible burden and doesn't have to be that way. Robert Whiting, 215 Brookfield Road, Avon Lake, Ohio, president of AFSCME 3517, the union that supports NOMBL. ^ AFSCME 3517 has notified all the legislators in the area about the public hearings to be held on Oct. 21 with regard to RTA cuts in service. There have been articles in the Westlife and there is one today in the Plain Dealer with Mayor Clough expressing his outrage about the cuts on the west side. He asked Council to attend the public hearings on October 21 in support of NOMBL. Mayor Musial will speak at noon and then leave for the State of the City address to the Chamber of Commerce. Route No. 53, which is being considered for elimination by RTA, is a local route that not only serves North Olmsted but also Fairview Park, Rocky River and some of Westlake. NOMBL representatives will present recommendations and suggestions on ways to save the route. The public hearings (noon and 5 p.m.) will be held at the Westgate Transit Center, 21159 Center Ridge Road. ^ The NOMBL drivers have a safety concern in the afternoons of schools days at the corner of Revere and Butternut. About 8-10 coaches leave the high school back lot on Revere and try to make turns onto Butternut. At the same time, children are trying to cross the intersection of Revere and Butternut. Increased traffic over the past two years has made it unbearable for 44 foot buses to try to make right and left turns. They have expressed their concerns to the Safety Director and the Police Dept. but have been unsuccessful in getting a police officer to direct traffic in that area. He asked that Councilman Miller take this issue into the Public Safety Committee. Councilman Miller agreed and asked Mr. Whiting and Safety Director Jesse to forward to Council any documentation/paperwork they have on this issue. ~, ~.. 7 ~.~.y~., ~,. _ ,_ r_~,.. _~„~o~, .