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Council Minutes of 5/1/2007 LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 2007-20 introduced by Councilman Gareau was given its third reading. An ordinance amending Section 1126.11 (Deviations From Approved Plans Prohibited) of Chapter 1126 of the North Olmsted Zoning Code in order to require that developers certify that site development plans and building elevations submitted to the city Building or Engineering Departments incorporate all requirements of the final development plan approved by City Council. Councilman Gareau moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Orlowski. Roll call: Gareau, yes; Orlowski, yes, with comment. This is a good, reasonable ordinance which requires as approved plans to be submitted as final plans. He believes the real problem is an internal administrative problem where individuals with authority are not exercising their authority in accordance with the responsibilities which come with their respective departments and positions. There appears to be no accountability for what transpires in the problems which are occurring. There seems to be no concrete attempt to solve the problems, and he is not sure this ordinance will solve the problem if there is no follow-up by the administration. Roll call continued: Tallon, yes; Ryan, yes; Barker, yes; Jones, yes; Miller, yes. The motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2007-20 adopted. Mayor O'Grady said he wished to go on record as stating the administration's strong objections to the comments of Mr. Orlowski. If he has specific examples to share, the administration would welcome them. Resolution No. 2007-34 introduced by Councilman Orlowski on behalf of himself, Mayor O'Grady and Councilman Barker was given its third reading. A resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of North Olmsted to file an application with the Ohio Historical Society, at the request of the Landmarks Commission and in cooperation with the Olmsted Historical Society, for an Ohio historical marker for Springvale Ballroom. Councilman Orlowski moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barker and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2007-34 adopted. Ordinance No. 2007-35 introduced by Mayor O'Grady was given its third reading. An ordinance amending Section 957.01 of Chapter 957 (Alcoholic Beverages on Public Grounds) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted in order to permit alcohol to be sold and consumed at North Olmsted Park in conjunction with the 2007 AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade. Councilman Orlowski moved for adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Tallon. Roll call: Orlowski, yes; Tallon, yes, with comment. In a recent newspaper article, he requested that residents contact him if they had any either pros or cons in regards to this issue. He stated his reasons for supporting the issue. He received one phone call for the issue. Seeing no objection, his vote is yes. Roll call continued: Miller, yes, with comment. This is a difficult decision for hirn to make. As he indicated at the last meeting, there is nothing that probably belongs to the people more than their library, their parks or their churches. We have been advised by people who have attended regularly and who have run this parade that there have been no incidents. There is a track record with this. In light of that track record, he hesitantly supports it. However, he will make it clear that he believes that this issue of alcohol in the park on a long-term basis should be brought to the voters to let the people decide. 9