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Council Minutes of 03-07-2023 Mr. Cary Peeples 4673 Lansing Drive Mr. Peeples lives across the street from Mr. Bluell and noted it's the third water -main break in the two years he has lived there, stating that every time there is a leak, it causes a day or day and a half without water. He stated that because of the sand/sediment where the pipe sits, that sand is now in all of their appliances that use water, and he just put new appliances in this home. He stated the Cleveland Water Department told him this line is over -due to be replaced. He noted that it is an inconvenience and a health hazard for everyone on Lansing. He also suggested using AREA funds to repair the pipes. Mc Peeples further stated the Cleveland Water Department said it is not theirjob to fix the pipes and asked whosejob is it to repair or replace the lines. Councilman Glassburn asked to respond to Mr. Bluell and Mr. Peeples. Mr. Glassburn reiterated Council's dissatisfaction with Cleveland Water, noting the issue is endemic of the reason he has been unhappy with the partnership with Cleveland Water for some time. Councilman Glassburn stated that it is Cleveland Water's responsibility that we have clean water and it is also their responsibility to repair orthe pipes. He noted in the agreement with Cleveland Water, that it was their assertion that the pipes should last well over a hundred years and that our Community is too young to need pipes, not only in the near future but for decades, causing the City to enter into a multi -decade commitment to get on the waiting list. He hopes we will be able to join a network in the future that cares about preserving its pipes, but we are currently "stuck" with Cleveland Water. After further questions from Mr. Peeples, Councilman Glassburn noted he understood his frustration and noted that Cleveland Water receives the money to repair the pipes, North Olmsted does not, which is why Cleveland has the obligation to complete the repairs. Councilwoman Hemann asked to address Mr. Bluell and Mr. Peeples. She prompted both residents to leave their names and numbers, as she had done a lot of the research when the Cleveland Water deal was under review, and stated Cleveland Water is obligated to fix the pipes. Councilwoman Hemann stated she will do whatever she can to help get that work done in conjunction with the City Engineer and Service Director. Director Upton spoke on the issue reiterating the pipes are the responsibility of Cleveland Division of Water. Director assured the residents that the Administration is holding Cleveland water to their obligations. LEGISLATION Resolution 2023-9 introduced by Mayor Jones was given its third reading. A Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to advertise for bids for the award of a contract to provide new pavement markings to various streets and locations in the City, as detailed in the specifications on file, and authorizing the mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to contract for the same with the lowest and best bidder. Councilman Madden moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Glassburn and passed 7-0.