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Council Minutes of 3/6/2007 Councilman Orlowski noted that a small water main break occurred on Bailey Road on Friday, March 2, about 10 a.m. He called the Water Dept. twice and did speak to a supervisor who said an inspector had been out and said it was only snow melting. At 10:30 p.m., an inspector came out, but the water flow and the size of the break had increased. This inspector stated that the previous inspector had gone to Bradley Road. The inspector could not get the water flow down, and at 10 a.m. Saturday the work crew came out. The water had made a sizable hole in the ground. If we had the proper wrench and knew the location of the water main valves, we could train a city employee to turn down the volume and slow the flow of water and possibly eliminate some of the damages. Councilman Gareau said he had called in a water problem on Bradley Road, and perhaps that is why the inspector went there instead of Bailey Road. Mayor O'Grady suggested that, when there is a problem like a water main break, please contact the Service Director directly so he can be sure the Water Dept. is notified. Law Director Dubelko: 1) After speaking with Councilman Gareau, provided written notification to the attorney for Suburban Collision of Council's decision to extend time for a retest to a date during June 1 through June 15. 2) Pursuant to Councilman Barker's request, spoke with the Animal Warden for input on possible registration requirements for vicious dogs in North Olmsted. 3) Provided information to Councilman Orlowski regarding fair housing complaints filed in the city during the past year. 4) Prosecutor's report: • For the month of February - 190 cases: 59% traffic, and 41 % general offenses; 0 trials. The number of cases handled by the Prosecutor appears to be declining over the last two years, which is probably related to the reduction in number of tickets written in the STOP program. In 2005 for 10 months during which statistics were kept, the Prosecutor averaged 266 cases per month, 75% of which were traffic. In 12 months of 2006, the Prosecutor averaged 237 cases per month, 67% of which were traffic. In the first two months of 2007, the Prosecutor has averaged 172 cases, 53% of which were traffic. The fact that cases are dropping does not necessarily mean less work for the Prosecutor. He is still required to be in court the same number of days and may spend just as much time on a smaller number of cases, a higher percentage of which are now general offenses cases. 5) Civil Litigation Report: • Ganley v. City of North Olmsted. Ganley had sued the city in 2004 regarding development of its VW dealership. The case was settled, and the settlement was approved by City Council. Ganley has returned to court, filing a motion to enforce the settlement, claiming that the City is not complying. The Law Dept. has responded by opposing Ganley's motion and filing our own motion to enforce. What is at issue is whether a white vinyl fence painted green is in compliance with plans that called for a green vinyl fence. The Building Department says it is not and that the paint is not adhering to the fence-thus presenting a maintenance issue. The cross-motions are set for hearing before Common Pleas Judge Dan Gaul on March 8. • C&C Realty v. North Olmsted BZA. On Monday, March 5, Assistant Law Director O'Malley argued the City's position in this appeal by Halleen from a decision of the BZA denying Halleen's request for a use variance to use a portion of its property zoned 3