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Council Minutes of 10/4/2005 fact before Council indicate he met all the laws. But here is another delay, and it is reprehensible. 3) Jim Burns, representing the Chamber of Commerce, 25045 Lorain Road, said the Chamber is not for or against the Suburban proposal. Their concern is about when is proper notification from the Board of Zoning Appeals finalized. It is their understanding that, as soon as the BZA issues a ruling and the minutes are provided to Council, that every step has been filled. As this discussion goes forward and whatever procedures are determined not to have been done, the Chamber would like to be part of the discussion on what this is going to be and how it affects the business community. Secondly, the Chamber believes the clock starts as soon as the ruling is made. It was implied that the clock didn't start until Council received notification. This should be clarified. The Chamber would like to know if there is a procedure in place where items that are still pending and within anappeal-type timeframe are being provided to new Council members. Law Director Dubelko reiterated that the ruling becomes final within 30 days of when it is made by BZA. The secretary of the BZA has an obligation within 3 days to notify the Clerk of Council. The Clerk of Council presents it to Council. Council has an opportunity to act within 30 days from the date of the ruling. Providing the minutes does not satisfy the requirement of notification to Council. There maybe some history of other cases in the city from quite some time ago that need to be looked at and that were in litigation. That is the appropriate thing for him to do. He does not want any of the parties to be treated unfairly, so he would rather have two more weeks of delay than have an adverse decision potentially by this Council tonight that would end everybody in court where nobody wants to be. He will provide advice to Council and then they will act responsibly and in accordance with the law at the next meeting. The delays are unfortunate, but what the city should do responsibly is correct procedural errors, make sure it's being fair to both sides and put the City Council in a position where it can do its job and vote its conscience and vote in accordance with the laws. 4) Charles Dial, 27959 Gardenia, agreed with Mr. Kolick about justice being delayed. Mr. Dial feels there are deficiencies in how residents are notified of important city issues. He has put together sewergate.com and a sewergate blog to start dealing with some of these issues that seem to be particularly rife at the WWTP. On the city's website, he would like to see pictures of all Council members so that residents who are not familiar with the members can recognize them. He would like to see a copy of the Council agenda on the website, and it does not seem that the posting of legislation is up-to-date. Regarding the idea that Council meetings should be televised, he is opposed to that idea and believes it would be counter-productive. 5) Dennis Lambert, 25057 Carey Lane, said the League of Women Voters candidate interviews are now posted on the North Olmsted website. He complimented Councilman Tallon on his idea for the Finance 101 class. He attended it, and appreciated how well done it was done. Mrs. Copfer did an excellent job. Mayor O'Grady noted that the League of Women Voters debate would also very shortly be integrated into the city cable 14