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Council Minutes of 8/15/2006 contract. The issue of the type of fencing--chain link versus vinyl-remains outstanding. ~: He suggested it might be best to allow a third party, the Planning & Design Commission, to take a look at it. Mayor O'Grady said he agreed with the idea of a third party and felt it would be the Chief of Police. The administration and Council believed that the vinyl fence is more attractive and would shield the appearance of unattractive structures. But the Police Department's concern is safety and visibility-that young people might get behind there and find a place to hide and be up to no good. Based on that recommendation, he would like to move forward. Whether it's a chain link gate or a chain link front side, he would still like to defer to the Chief of Police despite the fact that there maybe motion detectors inside. Councilman Gareau said he was not sure, when the police gave their recommendation, they were aware of the motion detection devices within the compound. On the issue of safety, the T-Mobile representative made it clear that there was no actual physical electrical danger from this facility. A chain link fence might make it easier to get into the compound Councilman Miller commented, although he understands the code does not require notification of abutting property owners, he feels it may be appropriate to notify them in the event they have some thoughts about the fencing around the T-Mobile facility. Councilman Orlowski, chairperson of the Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee: 1) The meeting was held on Wednesday, August 9, 2006, immediately following the Recreation Committee. In attendance were committee members Orlowski, Talton and Barker; all Council members; Law Director, Safety Director, Mayor; Mr. Bums, Chamber of Commerce representative. Discussed was Ordinance 2005-158, an ordinance amending Section 555.03 of Chapter 555 (Noise Control) of the General Offenses Code, entitled "Specific Prohibitions," in order to regulate snow storage operations on commercial property located near residences, as amended. Avery spirited discussion of the merits of the ordinance ensued, with clarification of what the ordinance is comprised of. Mr. Dubelko spoke on the square footage parameters contained in the ordinance. The subject of storage of salt and property owner rights was discussed. The committee was in favor of Mr. Dubelko's amendment which is: and/or the addition or removal of materials from such piles or the relocation of such piles. This basically includes the loading and movement of salt. The committee recommended 2-1 to Council for adoption with Mr. Barker dissenting. Council Member Dailey Jones, chairperson of the Streets & Transportation Committee: 1) An update on streets: The Service Director informed her that the asphalt overlays are complete, patching is continuing throughout the city and cracksealing is currently taking place on last year's road replacements in North Park Estates and Sandy Ridge. The street assessment study is a task that will be performed by the engineering firm that will be hired by the administration, and Service Director Limpert said the street study will be a priority for this engineering firm. 2) The Fair Housing Review Board is gearing up for Homecoming, and information will be available at the city's table. The board is also going to be participating in the Housing Fair to be held at the Senior Center on September 20. 10