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Boston Heights Overlook |
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[All council members were present, except Mr. Jim Hudson; also present were Mayor Ray McFall, Clerk/Treasurer Carol Zeman, Engineer Steve Schreiber, & Solicitor Russ Pry.]
*[The Clerk/Treasurer noted that the
next deadline for filing application for the 2.5% residential
property tax reduction is June 1st, 2002. The forms
can be had from the Village Hall, or click
here to download "Application for 2½% Percent Tax
Reduction" form and print it yourself.
There is an additional tax reduction for homeowners 65+ or disabled
too: click
here to download "Homestead Exemption" form.]
*[The Engineer noted that he had contacted
Northern Ohio Paving to arrange for them to complete crack sealing
and other repairs on the newly-repaved stretch of Olde 8 Road.
He further noted that he is working for plans for the new handicap-accessible
restrooms to be built onto the Village Hall, and that there were
platting issues that needed to be resolved first.]
*[The Solicitor passed out to Council
a (preliminary?) ordinance version of the proposed
new Village Zoning Plan. He suggested
that the upcoming Public Hearing on June 5th 2002 be made a "special
council meeting" to ensure that all of the Village Council
was present during the meeting, given that the Plan is a major
change and update to long-standing Village land use plan. Dr.
Cheung inquired as to whether this would really be necessary,
as the Public Hearing was intended to be advisory to the Planning
Commission in formulating its recommendation to Council. The concern
seemed (to your editor) to be to avoid the appearance of this
Plan being steamrollered through with only a cursory nod to citizen
input. The Solicitor underscored his original suggestion, suggesting
that this would dot some legal i's and cross some t's.]
*[The Solicitor further noted (in response to some State or County
correspondence to the Village, apparently) that the Village's
"Tax Incentive Review Council" must meet to review tax
abatements granted in the Western Reserve Enterprise Zone. Since
the Village did not yet have such a body, it must be formed and
scheduled for a meeting, as the Village now has one such tax
abatement: the McLean Company on Chittenden
Road. He noted that this council must consist of the following,
or their designees: the Mayor, a member of Council (designated
by P-PT of Council), Clerk/Treasurer, County Auditor, representative
of (Hudson) School District, and two citizens appointed by the
Mayor. The body would meet in what amounts to executive session,
not a public meeting subject to the Ohio Sunshine Law, as the
company (-ies) in question must present proprietary business information.]
*[Mayor McFall noted that Memorial Day services would be conducted
at Fairview cemetery on May 27, 2000. He also stated that the
annual Fire Department steak dinner and raffle would be held at
the Fire Station on May 18th -- tickets for both available at
the Village Hall.]
*[Visiting politicos
Tom Bevan,
running for State Senate (D-27) and
Kurt Landefeld,
running for State Representative (D-45),
spoke briefly on a number of topics. First
was to wryly acknowledge their respective victories in the previous
day's uncontested Democrat primary.
Mr. Landefeld noted that Boston Township was wrestling with an
additional taking of three residential properties by the Cuyahoga
Valley National Park, thus removing them from the tax rolls. He
suggested that the village's representatives to the Cuyahoga Valley
Communities Council be aware of this
issue during future meetings. After a brief bout of head-scratching,
it was determined that those representatives are P-PT Bela Goncy
and Councilor Annette Miller.
Mr. Landefeld further noted that he had sent a "strongly
worded letter" to the ODOT, objecting to the currents plans
for "upgrading" State Route 8, and had received no reply
from Mr. M. Darwesh (or anyone else, apparently).
*[Sara Fenderbosch, of Rainbowers Gallery on Olde 8 Road, spoke
on two topics. First, she noted her concern about the proposed
new Zoning Plan, especially given the apparent possible rezoning
of part of her property from B-1 to RES. (Dr. Cheung had noted
in an unofficial aside that this was a preliminary idea to evoke
comments and suggestions from the property owners and citizens,
not a done deal). Ms. Fenderbosch further stated her concern and
objection to what is apparently a long-running nuisance use of
the property adjoining hers. She stated that the property was
being improperly used for industrial purposes, and asked what
the Village would do about it. The Mayor and Solicitor replied
that the property owner in question, one Mr. Brumfield, had been
previously cited by the Zoning Inspector and in fact had been
taken to court by the Village, and apparently ordered to desist
-- all this "last year". Ms. F. stated that the nuisance
use had resumed. Dr. Cheung noted that Council could do nothing,
as the powers of enforcement were not in its purview -- glancing
significantly at the Mayor. The Mayor stated that the Zoning Inspector
would have to re-examine the situation and possible cite the property
owner again. Ms. F. made plain her desire that something be done,
as the situation was adversely effecting her enjoyment of her
property.]
*[Another citizen, unidentified, offered her appreciation and
thanks to the Village Police Department for keeping an eye on
her home during a recent absence. The Mayor stated that the officers
generally do a good job of watching out for this sort of situation.]
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ORDINANCE I-2002 [passed as Ordinance 12-2002] |
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 1503 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS ENTITLED "RAPID ENTRY SYSTEM". THIRD READING |
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ORDINANCE L-2002 [First Reading] |
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE GYPSY MOTH A NUISANCE. [The Village Solicitor noted that all gypsy moths would have an opportunity to make any objections, as there would be three readings of this proposed ordinance.] |
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RESOLUTION H-2002 [passed as Resolution 8-2002] |
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE CONTRACT WITH THE SUMMIT
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE. [C/T Zeman noted that the Village currently and will continue to pay $150 per case, where there is the possibility of jail time for indigent defendants.] |
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[passed as Resolution 9-2002] |
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ORIANA HOUSE, INC. FOR THE PROIVISION
[sic] OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION
SERVICES. [Click here to find out about Oriana House.] |
*[Councilor Cheung stated that the
Planning Commission/BOZ had met and heard proposals for a senior
development at the Papes Farm site on Hines Hill Road, and an
office/retail development on Hines Hill Road S.E. of State Route
8. Mr. Greg Baka of Omni Development spoke on the latter topic,
which was still preliminary. Dr. Cheung noted again the public
hearing on June 5th for consideration of the current Draft
Rezoning Proposal.]
*[Council P-PT Goncy stated that he had reviewed the monthly bank
reconciliations available to date. Councilor Slane stated the
same concerning monthly expenditures. She further noted that there
were issues with the cemetery that would be discussed at the next
pertinent committee meeting.]
*[Councilor Cheung also stated that he had reviewed the Village
financial statements available to date.]
*[Councilor Palumbo noted that a member of the Police Auxiliary
had resigned and asked that candidates step forward. Chief Varga
spoke from the audience to note that three more members of the
Auxiliary were expected to also resign within the month, leaving
four vacancies -- and that this would put a crimp in the activities
of the Police Department.]
*[The Mayor proceeded to form the
above-mentioned Tax Incentive Review Council. He stated that he
would serve, as did C/T Zeman and P-PT Goncy. He appointed Bill
Hinkle (your editor) and Jim Bragg, both present in the audience,
as the citizen members of this body. The Solicitor stated that
he would contact the County Auditor and Hudson School District,
as well as McLean Company, to provide representation. The necessary
meeting was set for May 22nd 2002 at 7:30PM.]