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Council Minutes of 03-05-2024 Discussed Ordinance 2024-18. An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute documents required to grant separation of an identified area from the North Olmsted Sewer Facility Planning Area to the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Facility Planning Area and, once approved, to enter into an amendment of the Sewer Service Area defined by the Sewer Service Agreement with the County of Cuyahoga, as amended and restated in 2013, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Shymske reported this legislation allows 27 parcels to leave the North Olmsted sewer facility planning area and go to the Northeast Ohio Regional sewer district. As defined by the sewer service agreement with the Cuyahoga County, as amended and restated in 2013. Mr. Shymske noted the Olmsted Township parcels currently have septic and are expected to need a sewer upgrade in the next 20 years. There would be a high cost to furnish sewer service to this area, and by allowing the properties to leave the planning area, this would be avoided. This would have no economic impact to North Olmsted. The legislation was favorably recommended with suspension by a vote of 3-0. Lastly discussed Ordinance 2024-19. An Ordinance repealing Chapter 950 entitled "Urban Forest" and enacting new Chapter 950 entitled 'Tree Preservation and Management" of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code of the City of North Olmsted. Councilman Shymske reported this legislation repeals Chapter 950 "Urban Forest' and replaces it with new Chapter 950 entitled "Tree Preservation and Management". Mr. Shymske noted the Ordinance aims to clean up language in the current code. Concerns were raised about who would be ruling on certain matters, and some felt there needed to be clarification of this code change. It was therefore voted on 3-0 to hold the legislation in Committee, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:22 p.m. None. Janice Denham 5129 E. Park Drive Ms. Denham came to Council to express increasing dissatisfaction with the City of North Olmsted's Administration, citing their lack of approachability, responsiveness and transparency. She highlighted concerns about the Administration ignoring public opinion and scientific evidence regarding the negative health effects of radiofrequency emissions particularly on children and park visitors. Ms. Denham noted her efforts to seek assistance from State and federal Representatives due to the Administration's perceived failure to address residents' concerns adequately. Steve Erhman 5680 Wellesley Avenue Mr. Erhman came to Council to express concerns about the placement of the cell tower, questioning the scientific evidence and emphasizing its visual impact. He discussed the potential for eminent domain lawsuits and highlighted the importance of due diligence in site selection. He presented alternate plans (attached to these minutes) for the city park, suggesting improvements to enhance its appeal and visibility.