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Boston Heights Overlook |
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from the Village of Boston Heights OH. Editors notes are shown in [italics] and are not part of the public document |
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*[All council members were present; also present were Mayor Ray McFall, Clerk/Treasurer Carol Zeman, Engineer Steve Schreiber, & deputy Solicitor Ed Muse.]
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
*[Mr. Joe Cerri, of 151 Grandview, had a number of questions for Council
and the Village Engineer:
(1) What were the Water Supply Improvements
mentioned by the Engineer? Engineer Schreiber replied that this was the
proposed extension of water mains down Olde 8 Road into the neighborhoods in the
north of the Village. He stated that when this project was designed
several years ago, the residents did not wish to shoulder the necessary $20,000
per-home assessment. As the village itself could not pay for this project,
grant funds were being pursued as noted earlier. The Engineer expected
some decision by the Ohio Public Works Commission and Summit County in
September/October 2002.
(2) Had the new Village Budget been submitted
to the county, and was the document available? C/T Zeman replied that the
2003 budget had only just been completed, and had not yet been approved by the
Village Council. The document would be available as soon as the village
photocopier was repaired.
(3) When would one of the just-opened
bridge repair bids be accepted? A chorus of replies: later this same
meeting (Resolution Q).]
*[Mrs. Ann Boroski, 135 Grandview, presented a litany of complaints from her
neighborhood about derelict and ill-maintained structures and
commercial use on residential properties. The Mayor stated that the Village
had scheduled a meeting of the Nuisance Abatement Board this coming week to address
several of these issues,
that one owner had been cited into Mayor's Court already, that another had been
cited by the Zoning Inspector. Mrs. Boroski stated that she and her
neighbors would contact the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Akron Beacon Journal if
no action was taken immediately on these long-standing nuisances.
Councilor Cheung noted that a Plain Dealer reporter was in fact present.
Mrs. Boroski also asked whether state (federal?) legislators had been prevailed upon
to help obtain funds for the Water Supply Improvements. The specific
replies were inconclusive, but C/T Zeman noted that the State of Ohio "had no
money". Engineer Schreiber added that this was why Issue 2 funds were
being pursued.]
*[Mr. William Hinkle, 420 E. Boston Mills, (editor of these notes), replied to
Dr. Cheung's earlier question about zoning control over the proposed Army
Reserve Center. He noted that the Army's Environmental Assessment, section
4.1, stated that a zoning variance or change would "presumably" be required.]
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ORDINANCE L-2002 [passed as Ordinance 12-2002] |
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE GYPSY MOTH A NUISANCE. THIRD READING. |
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RESOLUTION N-2002 [First Reading] |
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 951.05 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS REGARDING CEMETERY CHARGES AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 951.05.
[At
Councilor Cheung's instigation, Councilor Slane explained that the council
committe, in consultation with the Cemetery Trustees, was increased
the cemetery charges for the first time in many years. She listed
some of the updated charges as follows: |
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RESOLUTION Q-2002 [passed as Resolution 17-2002] |
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF $24,000 by Nerone & Sons FOR TEMPORARY REPAIRWORK FOR THE AKRON-CLEVELAND ROAD BRIDGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RE-OPENING THE BICYCLE PATH UNDERNEATH THE BRIDGE.
[In response to a question from President P/T Goncy,
Engineer Schreiber stated that all bids appeared to be in
order, with the necessary bonding. The Engineer recommended the low
bid from Nerone & Sons at $24,000. |
[passed as Resolution 18-2002] |
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK-TREASURER OF THE VILLAGE OF BOSTON HEIGHTS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESTROOM FACILITIES AT THE VILLAGE HALL. [This is for installation of ADA-compliant handicap-accessible restrooms adjacent to the council meeting room. Separate men's and women's restrooms will be constructed, as well as an entirely new septic treatment system for the Village Hall.] |
*[Councilor Cheung stated that the Planning Commission/BOZ
had completed work on the
proposed zoning changes
and that these had been cast in
ordinance form
for first reading at the next Council meeting.
Dr. Cheung made a motion to schedule public hearings in conjunction with the 2nd and
3rd readings of these proposed ordinances, probably
in September/October. This motion was carried unanimously by
Council, and C/T Zeman stated that notice would be posted in 30
days. It was also noted that once the ordinance was received by
Council as the recommendation of the Planning Commission, it would require a 3/4
majority to amend, and a 1/2 majority to carry.
Dr. Cheung also stated
that at the previous PC/BOZ meeting (03 July 2002), the Planning Commission
had reviewed and approved an embroidery company as an additional tenant in the
old Lucerne industrial building on Olde 8 Road. This company brings
13 employees to the Village, for a total of
about 27 in the ex-Lucerne facility.]
*[Councilor Slane stated that she had reviewed the Village's expenditures
for the month of June 2002.]
*[Councilor Cheung stated that he had reviewed the Village financial
statements available through 30 June. Council P-PT Goncy
once again did NOT make his usual statement concerning his review
of the monthly bank reconciliations.]
*[Councilor Hudson reported that the Streets and Highways
committee had received a summary of the usual doings by the Roads
Department.]
ADJOURN