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Council Minutes of 9/7/2004 Councilman Nashaz commented, regarding the Finance Director's planned meetings with the Springvale Facility Manager, that he would ask the Mayor to also meet with Marty Young to keep the lines of communication open. He would hope that the task force does not become a "finger-pointing" issue. Councilman McKay, chairperson of the Environmental Control Committee: 1) The committee met on Tuesday, August 31. In attendance were committee members Nashaz and McKay; Council members Gareau, Limpert and Miller; Personnel Director Farver, Safety Director Jesse, Finance Director Copfer; and resident Paul Barker. The committee discussed Ordinance 2004-130, an ordinance creating new Section 505.081 and amending Section 505.08 of Chapter 505 of the General Offenses Code eirtitled "Animals and Fowl" in order to require that dog owners carry materials or implements for collecting feces while walking their dogs, and further to more cleazly establish that allowing animals to defecate on properties of others creates a nuisance condition proscribed by Section 505.08. Mr. Nashaz believes this will help our tree lawns and our sidewalks to be kept in a state of cleanliness while showing respect for our neighbors and residents. Mr. Limpert questioned the need for police officers with dogs to be named in the ordinance. The Law Director confirmed that police officers aze addressed in the language which states that the owner or person in chazge or control of such animal is responsible for its actions. Mr. Bazker dated he had visited Portland, Maine and the city had various locations where plastic bags were available to residents. North Olmsted will be reviewing this possibility in the future. Councilman Gazeau noted that there are no containers existing along the bike path for animal waste, and this also will be addressed in the future Councilman Limpert, chairperson of the Intra-Governmental Relations Committee: 1) The committee met on August 31 for the purpose of interviewing Mrs. Maureen Diver for an appointment to the Boazd of Zoning Appeals for the term of January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2008. Present were committee members Limpert and Miller. A good discussion as to the duties was had, and some fine input was given by the Law Director. The two members voted to approve. Councilman Limpert made a motion that Council approve the appointment of Maureen Diver to the Boazd of Zoning Appeals. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and passed unanimously. Councilman Limpert asked Mrs. Diver to stand and be recognized. She was congratulated by all present. Councilman Limpert thanked her for donating her time to the city. Councilwoman Kasler said she wished to apologize to her fellow Council members and constituents for her recent absence. She explained the nature of the absence was that her law practice has taken a rather odd turn and is starting to require some significant travel. She is working on ways to lay some groundwork for others to take that over, at least in part, and it will reduce those absences. She appreciates everyone's indulgence and thanks them. Councilman Gazeau, member of the Finance Committee reported on behalf of Councilwoman Kasler, chairperson: 1) The Finance Committee on Tuesday, August 31. Present were committee members Gazeau and Limpert; Council members McKay, Miller 5