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Council Minutes of 5!4/2004 offensive odors or unsanitary conditions that create a nuisance injurious to the health, safety and public welfare. It was pointed out by the Law Director that just having offensive odors does not rise to the level that would authorize our Animal Warden to cite someone. Those odors must be strong enough to cause a risk to the health, safety or public welfaze. With that wise counsel, the Animal Warden felt comfortable that he was not going to be put in the position of perhaps battling neighbors or situations wherein he would be asked to be Solomon in resolving these kinds of issues. Rather, he could partner with the County Health Dept. in addressing the issues as to noxious odors. Police Officer Holly indicated that the department has an enforcement issue that sometimes becomes blurred because the code uses the word "frequently" leaving animal waste behind. Yet, the definition of frequently can be very hard to enforce and define. It puts the police in an awkwazd situation, and they can be drawn into neighborhood battles. It was agreed that at this time the committee would recommend passage of Ordinance 2004-53 but will look into the issue of use of the word "frequently" in the code. Councilman Miller, Council's representative to the Recreation Commission: 1) The Recreation Commission met on Monday, April 5. Represematives from the hockey organization were in attendance and asked that the commission begin looking at the condition of the ice surface and rink boazds. The top rim of the rink needs to be replaced with plastic. Right now it is wood, and it is presenting some dangers of injury to the players because the wood tends to shed and break apart. Players' benches need to be larger. The gate needs to be replaced. The scoreboard has been breaking down from time to time, and they would like the bleachers replaced. 2) The Recreation Commission met on Monday, May 3. Ron Cook, representing NOSO, and Safety Director Jesse reported that the BartonBradley watering project is going on according to schedule. There has been cooperation, and Mr. Cook complimented the Recreation Dept. for quick response in moving some soil to an area that had some ruts due to the lazge amount of water. NOSO is going to be helping this yeaz with preparation on Field 2. The commission discussed the We Caze program and supports the legislation which is before Council this evening. The ordinance eliminates members of the boards and commissions from participating in the We Caze program. The commission felt that the We Care program is best designed for full-time, year-around employees as opposed to members of boards/commissions, etc. The new game machines that were brought in are a success, and it is anticipated that revenue received through June will exceed the total revenue in 2003. The commission discussed Resolution 2004-74, which is the carrying concealed weapons resolution, and the commission unanimously supports passage of Resolution 2004-74. Councilman Miller, chairperson of the Public Safety, Health & Welfaze Committee: 1) The committee met on Tuesday, May 4, to discuss the transfer of a liquor license for the new location of the VFW Post 7647. The Police Department had no objection to the transfer. Councilman Miller made a motion that Council not object to the transfer of the VFW Post 7647 liquor license from 27092 Lorain Road to 30036 Lorain Road. The ~, motion was seconded by Councilwoman Kasler. Roll call: Miller, yes; Kasler, yes; 9 ,.