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Council Minutes of 11-21-2023 Mr. Glassburn asked for a moment of personal privilege to state that he attended the City Planning meeting on Thursday and was encouraged by the attendance and is interested in seeing the final tabulations. Councilwoman Gilchrist, Vice Chair of the Environmental Control Committee: The Environmental Control Committee met on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:57 p.m. Present were Committee Members Gilchrist and Madden and Council Members Williamson, Glassburn, Hemann and Umpert, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Safety Director Scofield, Service Director Kearney, Recreation and Public Engagement Director Pinchek, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Ordinance 2023-127. An Ordinance authorizing the City of North Olmsted, pursuant to Section 941.01(d) of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code, to partially contribute to the costs incurred for refuse collection by owners of certain residential structures not otherwise authorized to receive refuse collection services from the City of North Olmsted, and declaring an emergency. Councilwoman Gilchrist reported that this is the second of four parts to have the City now pay 50% of the garbage collection of certain private streets. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 2-0 and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:05 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS None. Connie English 5009 E. Park Drive Ms. English came to Council to reference an email that one of her neighbor's sent to the Administration which included several questions that were responded to by the Administration before Ms. English reading them at this time. Ms. English stated again that she is opposed to the cell phone tower at the park and she feels it is better suited somewhere else. J. Weseling 5323 Evergreen Drive Ms. Weseling came to Council to voice her opposition to the cell tower at the Community Park. She feels it is a sanctuary to enjoy the outdoors. She admonished the leaders for allowing the park to be diminished by the cell tower and feels there are more important things the City could be focusing on. She feels the cell tower will decrease their home values and asked Council and the Administration to consider other options. Terry Czarnecki 5109 E. Park Drive Ms. Czarnecki came to Council to oppose the cell tower. She advised that the neighborhood is serious about getting appraisals and seeking counsel. She asked again if the vote on the legislation was valid as she felt it did not have the correct information.