MINUTES ORANGE VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 8, 2006

PUBLIC HEARING		ORDINANCE NO. 2006-9
An ordinance granting a lot-size variance to Harp Midam Beachwood Hotel Investors, LLC, 
operating the Courtyard by Marriott at 3695 Orange Place, in order to permit the continued 
usage of its property as a motel or hotel.

No comments were made.

1.    Mark Bram, Council President, called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm.

2.    Pledge of Allegiance

3.    Roll call
Members present:	
Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
Others present:	
Mayor Kathy Mulcahy		
Stephen Byron, Law Director
Chris Kostura, Police Chief	
Brian Mader, Engineer
Bruce White, Service Director/Fire Chief

4.    Motion to confirm the appointment of Valerie Sickles as the Administrative Assistant to the 
Mayor was made by Kluter; seconded by Perry.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None

5.    Motion to accept the minutes of the February 8, 2006 regular meeting as amended was made 
by Perry; seconded by Brown.
Corrections:
#5	Addition to the minutes of the January 11, 2006 minutes - Ord. 2005-17 (oil & gas drilling) 
was tabled due to questions about the wet gas and safety
#10	Ord. 2005-17 tabled due to changes in the lease and due to questions whether there 
should be one or two wells
#11(e)	Show the motion to suspend the rules
#16	Indicate the time (7:30 pm) the meeting is to reconvene
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None

6.    Motion to accept the minutes of the February 15, 2006 reconvened meeting was made by 
Soroky; seconded by Kluter.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None

7.     Motion to accept the final December 2005 Treasurer's Report was made by Centanni; 
seconded by Brown.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None

8.     Motion to accept the February Tax Administrator's Report was made by Centanni; 
seconded by Brown.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None

9.     Motion to approve the payment of bills in the amount of $105,998.44 and the additional 
expenses of $58,511.96 was made by Brown; seconded by Perry.
Transfer of funds regarding the Zone Income Tax Fund - can the money be shown coming into 
the correct fund to begin with rather than the transfers?  Will discuss at Finance Committee.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None

10.   Audience comments relative to agenda items
No comments were made.


11.  Old Business: Introduction and reconsideration of:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 2006-3
An ordinance enacting Chapter 1176 of the Code of Ordinances of Orange Village to establish 
setbacks from riparian areas.  3rd reading.
*Planning & Zoning Commission & Storm Water Management committee recommends Council 
to approve Ordinance No. 2006-3.

Motion to approve Ord. 2006-3 was made by Centanni; seconded by Soroky.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None


B.  ORDINANCE NO. 2006-4
An ordinance amending section 1375.03 of the Codified Ordinances of the village to amend the 
exemptions from the regulations which cover the cutting of trees within the village.  3rd reading.
*Planning & Zoning Commission recommends Council to approve Ordinance No. 2006-4.

Motion to approve Ord. 2006-4 was made by Perry; seconded by Centanni.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None


C. ORDINANCE NO. 2006-6
An ordinance amending Chapter 1153 of the Code of Ordinances of Orange Village to modify the U-3A 
Continuing Care Retirement Community District.  2nd reading.
*Planning & Zoning Commission recommends Council to approve Ordinance No. 2006-6.

Motion to amend section 1153.07(d) to include the bold notation in letter from DB Hartt, Planner 
dated 3-7-06 was made by Soroky; seconded by Centanni.  The revised section to read in part: 
"…waste receptacles, etc. shall comply with the setback requirements for parking and driveways 
(Section 1153.05) and shall be screened from view from the surrounding property…"
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None


D. ORDINANCE NO. 2006-7
An ordinance authorizing a Linked Deposit Loan Program Agreement; authorizing the Mayor to 
execute the Linked Deposit Loan Program Agreement, authorizing related matters, and declaring 
an emergency.  2nd reading.

E. ORDINANCE NO. 2006-8
An ordinance amending section 145.05 of the Code of Ordinances of Orange Village to authorize 
mutual aid by the Fire Department without a contract.  2nd reading.


F. ORDINANCE NO. 2006-9
An ordinance granting a lot-size variance to Harp Midam Beachwood Hotel Investors, LLC, operating 
the Courtyard by Marriott at 3695 Orange Place, in order to permit the continued usage of its property 
as a motel or hotel.  3rd reading.
*Planning & Zoning Commission recommends council to approve Ordinance No. 2006-9.
Motion to adopt the Conclusion of Fact for Ord. 2006-9 was made by Kluter; seconded by Perry.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None


Motion to approve Ord. 2006-9 was made by Centanni; seconded by Perry.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None


12.  New Business: Introduction and consideration of:
A. ORDINANCE NO. 2006-11
An ordinance enacting Chapter 126 of the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village to amend by replacement 
the Investment Policy governing the investment of the public monies of the village, as established by 
Ordinance No. 1996-37, repealing certain ordinances and declaring an emergency.  1st reading.
Remove the "declaring an emergency" clause.

B. ORDINANCE NO. 2006-12
An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2006-10, authorizing the Treasurer to transfer certain funds, and 
declaring an emergency.  1st reading.
Motion to suspend the rules for Ord. 2006-12 was made by Perry; seconded by Centanni.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None

Motion to approve Ord. 2006-12 was made by Centanni; seconded by Perry.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None

C. ORDINANCE NO. 2006-13
An ordinance granting a variance from Chapter 1161 of the Orange Village Codified Ordinances 
to the Northeast Ohio Surgery Center at 3755 Orange Place to permit a free-standing sign to 
be located in the Orange Place right-of-way not less than thirty-five feet (35') from the centerline 
of Orange Place.  1st reading.
*Referred to Planning & Zoning Commission.

D.	Motion to authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids, if necessary, or to authorize expenditures 
of up to $25,000 to do the repair work on the Murcott Circle outlet structure was made by Perry; 
seconded by Kluter.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None

13.  Audience comments relative to all subjects
No comments.

14.  Report of Council President
Newsletter will be coming out soon.

15.  Report of Mayor
DB Hartt memo regarding the Haselow variance - will be voting on April 5th after the public hearing.
1st deer season ended - 9 hunters, 16 deer harvested in the one month - no complaints.

16.  Report of Council Members and Committees
Centanni:	PZ report - will be discussing the master plan and S-1 at next meeting.
Attended NEO City Council meeting last month - was worth the time.
Perry:	BG&U - attended meeting for the new service dept.
Brown:	Thanks for passing the Storm Water Management ordinances.
Braverman:	No report.
Soroky:	Submitted names of members for the Long Range Planning Committee for approval.

Motion to approve the members of the Long Range Planning Committee (Brett Salkin, Charles Merchant,
and Scott Lewis) was made by Centanni; seconded by Kluter.
Ayes:	Centanni, Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter and Bram
No:	None

Kluter:	Forwarded comments regarding the community survey.

17. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:23 pm.



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Susan L. Bonk					Mark B. Bram
Clerk of Council					President of Council