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Council Minutes of 11/1/2005 internally in coming up with objective specifications before it goes out to bid. The committee unanimously recommended approval of Resolution 2005-161. • A fencing issue at the basketball courts and why it was only fenced on the east side of the courts. In the past, fencing was all around the courts. Now, after the rebuilding, only one side was done. The appropriated amount for fencing was $2,500, and $2,300 was spent. The question brought up by Mr. Miller was where did the idea of surrounding the court with fencing go only to a strip of fencing. The feeling is that the Rec Commission, Rec Committee or Council was not notified of this change. The belief of the Rec Commission was that the fence would be put up or replaced as needed with the new courts. The Law Director determined that the proper procedure for this improvement would be a discussion by the Safety Director or Rec Commissioner. The change would then be brought to the Rec Commission, approved and brought to Council. Apparently, that did not happen. Mr. Miller again asked who made the decision to only fence one side and asked for accountability from someone about this issue. After an in-depth discussion as to what may have or what did happen, it was decided that this particular item fell through the cracks, and the fencing issue was not done by proper procedure. It was agreed by all present to readdress the existing fencing and take a poll of not only people who are utilizing the courts but with experts to determine whether the fence should be extended, placed along two sides or perhaps enclose the entire court. The Rec Commissioner agreed to bring this issue before the Rec Commission after his research and budget for this in 2006. Mayor O'Grady commented that the administration does not agree with the opinion that the fencing issue fell through the cracks and proper procedure was not followed. Councilman Orlowski, chairperson of the Environmental Control Committee: 1) The committee met on October 25 to discuss Ordinance 2005-155. In attendance were committee members Orlowski, Miller and Nashar; Council members; WWTP Supt. Nichols, Sanitary Sewer Systems Supervisor Binggeli. There was a lengthy discussion about the hiring of a consulting engineering firm to develop a plan of study for our sanitary sewer system due to the by-passing during the recent storms. This plan is due to the EPA by January 1, 2006. The cost is approximately $42,000 with the Floyd Browne engineering firm being considered for this project. There is also another progress report due to the EPA on March 1, 2006 in relation to our initial plan of study. AUDIENCE PARTICIFATI~N 1) Doug Sebring, 6250 Wild Oak, thanked the city for the help with organizing for the state playoff football game. This is the first time North Olmsted has ever gotten to the state playoffs, and the whole community is proud of what our boys have accomplished. He has been working with city departments regarding various issues including traffic, parking, capacity and rest rooms, and he appreciates all the help. Advance sale of discounted tickets for the game are available at the board office. The kids are looking forward to this opportunity to represent North Olmsted. 7 ~-~~