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Council Minutes of 2/19/2008 f;.~ 2008-27 to add an emergency clause. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gareau and passed unanimously. Resolution No. 2008-27 amended. Councilman Kearney, chairperson of the Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee: 1) The committee met at 8 p.m. on February 12. Present were committee members Kearney, Orlowski, Mahoney; Council Member Jones; Law Director Dubelko and Animal Warden Ward. The committee voted 3-0 not to object to the liquor license for Bright Oil Company, DBA Marathon, 27645 Lorain Road. Councilman Kearney moved that Council not object to the liquor transfer for Bright Oil Company, DBA Marathon, 27645 Lorain Road. The motion was seconded by Councilman Orlowski and passed unanimously. Councilman Mahoney, chairperson of the Recreation, Public Parks & Buildings Committee: 1) The committee met on February 12 at 7:30 p.m. Present were committee members Mahoney and Dailey Jones; Councilmen Orlowski, Kearney; Mayor, Law Director, Service Director; guest Dave Thomas from the Landmarks Commission. The committee discussed Resolution 2008-21, which authorizes the Mayor of the City of North Olmsted in cooperation with the Olmsted Historical Society and in conjunction with the Landmarks Commission to file an application with the Ohio Historical Society for approval of an Ohio historical designation marker for the Joseph Peake farm and providing authority for the installation of such marker within the city right-of--way. The committee heard from Mr. Dave Thomas, member of the Landmarks Commission, who spoke on extensive work as an archivist and research regarding history of Joseph and Eleanor Peake. Likewise, Mayor O'Grady commented on the value of recognizing the Peake Farm. Purpose 'of the legislation is to recognize the historical significance of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Peake and the contributions to North Olmsted they made through their efforts in supporting the underground railroad and efforts and courage they made in the arena of suffrage rights for African Americans. Ms. Dailey Jones inquired about the possibility of having this co-sponsored by all of Council, and the Mayor agreed. The committee voted 2-0 to recommend adoption. LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk read a letter sent to members of the administration and City Council from residents who are concerned about the methods used in formulating the Recreation Master Plan. (Please see attachment.) Mayor O'Grady asked the Planning Director to step forward and address this issue. From his perspective, he felt this was unfortunate and said, if these folks had discussed this with the Planning Director, he thinks many of the misconceptions they had that led to letter would have been more clearly understood. Certainly the allegation of any type of covert activity, the accusation that the administration is not being transparent, is unwarranted. Planning Director Wenger pointed out that our 2005 Master Plan did contain a hearty chapter on recreation and open. space which did recommend the creation of a parks and 5