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CITY OF ROCKY RIVER

OCTOBER 3, 2005

The Committee-of-the-Whole was called to order by Mr. Hurtuk, President Pro Tem of Council, at 8:00 p.m.

Council Members Present: Mr. Gollinger, Mr. Potterfield, Mr. Hurtuk, Mrs. Bartolozzi,

Mr. Hagan

Absent: Mr. Frost, Mrs. Bobst

Administration: Mayor Knoble, Mr. Linden

Law Director: Mr. Matty

Press: Ms. Payne

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was being recorded by a resident.

MAYOR'S REPORT:

A resident pointed out an error in the latest issue of the newsletter. The correct date for the celebration of Halloween with "trick or treat" is Monday, October 31, not Sunday.

A change has occurred in the roster of regular members of the Design and Construction Board of Review. Because of his business workload, Charles McGettrick has resigned. This evening, the Mayor swore in Jill Brandt, an alternate, as a regular member. Ms. Brandt is a registered architect.

This Friday is Rocky River's homecoming at the high school, preceded by the homecoming parade beginning at the St. Chris parking lot. The parade route proceeds south on Northview, west on Westway, north on Wagar and east on Detroit to the high school.

A police auction has been scheduled for October 22 at 9:00 a.m. outside the police garage on the Hilliard Road side. Items for sale are those which have been confiscated or lost and not claimed, usually bikes and other miscellaneous items, as well as equipment no longer used by City Hall employees.

The 86-year old resident attacked in her home is out of the hospital. Mayor Knoble reported that when he spoke to her, she seemed to be very much better.

Finally, the Mayor reported that he has received a letter from Cox Cable announcing that four premium channels will be moved to the digital line-up to reduce cable theft.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Ordinance No. 98-05: This ordinance prohibits storage of rubbish and garbage where it is visible from the public right-of-way. Mr. Potterfield indicated that discussions are ongoing regarding the wording because of his concern that the ordinance prohibits not only garbage containers, but other organic waste. He wondered if other Council members are concerned that grass clippings and branches could also be prohibited.

• •Mr. Gollinger agreed with Mr. Potterfield that clarification of the language is a good idea. In this ordinance, yard waste receives the same treatment as garbage.
  
  
• •Mr. Potterfield also asked Mr. Linden if garbage cans in front of the garage are illegal at the present time. Mr. Linden said that they are not, that recent changes had affected only placement, timing, and packaging of trash.
  
  

Mr. Potterfield will work on a proposed revision of wording, consulting with Mr. Beirne, the Building Commissioner, on the matter.

Ordinance No. 110-05 and 111-05: These two ordinances have also been reviewed by the Planning Commission, and Mr. Potterfield indicated that he is awaiting their approved minutes. The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on October 18, so the minutes should be forwarded after that date.

Resolution No. 119-05: This resolution will allow the City to accept property from the State of Ohio which will be used as a park at the end of Bates Road. Three readings are necessary, and the resolution will have its third reading this week.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

Mr. Hagan thanked the Mayor for preparing an informational flyer picturing the person indicted for sexual offenses against minors. The flyer was distributed over the weekend in the area where the offender lived as well as streets around the park. Mr. Hagan spoke to many residents who welcomed the information. Mayor Knoble thanked Councilman Hagan for distributing the flyers.

Mr. Hurtuk noted that the Peking House Restaurant has a new owner and a request for the transfer of their liquor license has been made.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Parks and Recreation Committee: This committee will hold a meeting next week at 7:00 p.m. in the David J. Cook Council Chambers to receive information about the proposed expansion of the Don Umerley Civic Center.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ordinance No. 129-05: This ordinance, and the one which follows, represent two easements, which although recorded by the County, were never accepted or recorded by the City. The easements would allow access to a 40' section of storm sewer, 15' from the property in this ordinance and 25' from the property in Ordinance No. 130-05. Without these easements, work on the storm sewer could not be done; Spencer Creek could not be kept open, and everyone south of Detroit Rd. would be flooded.

• •Mr. Gollinger confirmed that the cost to the City would be $10 for each of these easements.
  
  
• •Mayor Knoble added that this easement will allow the City to work on the culvert and sides of the creek so that water will continue to flow. The property south of Detroit on Spencer Creek is public property, and north of Detroit to I-90 is private. This easement is necessary to make repairs to keep the stream flowing.
  
  
  
  

Ordinance No. 130-05: See discussion for Ordinance No. 129-05.

Ordinance No. 131-05: Mayor Knoble explained that Cold Harbor is our contractor for the family aquatic center, or outdoor pool. With all projects, certain things come up during the construction process. This is a settlement of all those issues as negotiated by Mr. Matty and our consulting engineer, who came in during the project.

• •Mr. Matty added that the ordinance has two components. The first consists of a $19,000 change order before he got involved in the negotiations, and $30,250 which he negotiated from $112,000 billed by the contractor for work done. The second part is Exhibit "B", which, except for warranty work to be done by the contractor, will end the aquatic center costs. The total charges are approximately 2 ½ % of the contract.
  
  
• •Mr. Hurtuk indicated that the project had a light contingency. He indicated that with the cooperation of the weather, there was a record turnout which he hopes will continue for the upcoming years. He is awaiting final figures on pool attendance.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE

As there was no further business by members of Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

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Brian A. Hurtuk Misao Kurokawa

President Pro Tem of Council Clerk of Council

Please note: This is a draft copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole of October 3, 2005. These minutes may be revised or amended at the next Legislative Meeting.