MINUTES
ORANGE VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 11, 2007
8:00 PM


MINUTES 

PUBLIC HEARING			ORDINANCE NO. 2007-6
				An ordinance granting a front yard variance to
				Mr. and Mrs. Paul Takach at 29250 Pike Drive.
				No comments.

1.	Mark Bram, President of Council called the meeting to order at 8:02pm.	

2.	Pledge of Allegiance

3.	Roll call
		Members present:		Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram
		Others present:		Kathy Mulcahy, Mayor	Stephen Byron, Law Director
					Brian Mader, Engineer	Bob Wilson, Lt. Fire Department
					Chris Kostura, Police Chief		

4.	A motion to accept the minutes of the March 14, 2007 regular meeting was made by Soroky; seconded by Centanni.
		Ayes:	Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None
		Abstain:	Perry

5.	A motion to accept the minutes of the April 4, 2007 work session was made by Kluter; seconded by Soroky.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None

6.	A motion to accept the February 2007 Treasurer’s Report was made by Perry; seconded by Brown. 
		No action-vote to be held until the May 9, 2007 meeting so that the Treasurer can correct the report.

7.	A motion to accept the March 2007 Tax Administrator’s Report was made by Kluter; seconded by Brown.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None

8.	A motion to approve bills to be paid in the amount of $132,663.47 and additional expenses of $63,344.46 
	was made by Soroky; seconded Brown.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None

9.	Audience comments relative to items on the agenda.
		No comments.

10.	Old Business: Introduction and consideration of:
A.	ORDINANCE NO. 2006-24
	An ordinance approving and adopting the 2007 Orange Village Master Plan for land use, as amended. 
	3rd Reading
	A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2006-24 was made by Centanni; seconded by Brown.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None

B.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-3
	An ordinance amending Section 1170.05 of the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village to regulate the 	
	height of fences in certain districts and repealing certain ordinances. 3rd Reading
	Reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission on March 6, 2007.
	Planning & Zoning Commission recommends passage of Ordinance 2007-3.
	A motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-3 was made by Centanni; seconded by Brown.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None


C.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-4
	An ordinance amending Section 1335.01 of the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village to provide that the 	
	chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall serve as the chair of the Architectural Board of 	
	Review, providing for certain procedures of the Board and Commission and repealing certain ordinances. 	
	3rd Reading
	Reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission at the March 20, 2007 meeting.
	Planning & Zoning Commission recommends passage of Ordinance 2007-4.
	A motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-4 was made by Soroky; seconded by Centanni.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None

D.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-6
	An ordinance granting a front yard variance to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Takach at 29250 Pike Drive. 3rd Reading
	Reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission on March 6, 2007.
	Planning & Zoning Commission recommends passage of Ordinance 2007-6.
	A motion to accept the Conclusions of Fact was made by Kluter; seconded by Brown.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None
	A motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-6 was made by Soroky; seconded by Kluter.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None
	
E.	ORDINANCE NO.  2007-7
	An ordinance enacting Chapter 914 of the Orange Village Codified Ordinances to regulate discharges to the 	
	Village Separate Storm Water System, as amended. 3rd Reading
	Reviewed by Storm Water Management Committee on February 21, 2007.
	Storm Water Management Committee recommends Council passage of Ordinance 2007-7.
	A motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-7 was made by Brown; seconded by Centanni.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None

F.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-8
	An ordinance approving and confirming the appointment of Michael Wildermuth as Alternate Plans 	
	Examiner-Class II for the Building Department of Orange Village. 2nd Reading
	Mr. Wildermuth will replace Mr. Eugene Monroe, who was appointed in 1998.

11.	New Business: Introduction and consideration of:
A.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-9
	An ordinance authorizing the Treasurer to transfer certain funds and declaring an emergency. 1st Reading
	A motion to suspend the rules was made by Kluter; seconded by Brown.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None
	A motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-9 was made by Soroky; seconded by Brown.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None

B.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-10
	An ordinance amending Section 179.01 of the Orange Village Records Codified Ordinances to establish 	
	terms for the members of the Records Commission and repealing certain ordinances. 1st Reading
	Kluter asked that a letter be sent to the two current committee members to inform them of the ordinance.
	 
C.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-11
	An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a mutual aid agreement to share Service Department 	
	equipment and personnel. 1st Reading
	Agreement with Chagrin Valley Intergovernmental Council Communities.


D.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-12
	An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Video Competition Agreement with AT & T Ohio. 
	1st Reading
	Referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for the April 17, 2007 meeting.

E.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-13
	An ordinance amending Chapter 1373 of the codified ordinances of the Village to require the installation of 	
	carbon monoxide detectors as well as smoke detectors in all dwelling units in the Village. 1st Reading
	Referred to the Safety Committee.
	Safety Committee will meet on April 30, 2007 at 7:30pm.

F.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-14
	An ordinance amending Section 1142.06 of the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village to clarify the 	
	standards and procedures by which requests for variances shall be considered. 1st Reading
	Referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for the April 17, 2007 meeting.

G.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-15
	An ordinance amending 1521.03 0f the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village to modify regulations 	
	related to the drilling of oil and gas wells. 1st Reading

H.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-16
	An ordinance amending Section 147.16 of the Orange Village Codified Ordinances to clarify Village and 	
	employee responsibilities for certain insurance coverage payment. 1st Reading

I.	ORDINANCE NO. 2007-17
	An ordinance amending certain sections of the Codified Ordinances of Orange 					
	Village to modify height regulations for buildings and other structures and					 
	repealing certain ordinances. 1st Reading
	Referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for the April 17, 2007 meeting.

J.	A motion to accept the bid from Tri Mor Corporation in the amount of $597,421.50 for the Orangewood Drive 
	Pavement Replacement Project was made by Perry; seconded by Brown.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None

K.	A motion to appoint Herb Braverman as Council Representative to serve on the Orange Village Board of 
	(Tax) Review was made by Centanni; seconded by Kluter.
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None
	
12.	Audience comments relative to all subjects.
	No comments.

13.	Report of the Council President
- Council Clerk to schedule interviews with candidates for the vacant seat on the Planning & Zoning - -
- Commission in fifteen minute intervals beginning at 7:00pm on April 25, 2007.
- Appreciation to Councilman Soroky for his work on Project Lightspeed (AT & T).
- Security and office allocation to be addressed after the Human Resource consultant has submitted his – 
- report.
- Safety Committee to discuss installation of street lighting on Orange Meadow Lane and other locations in - the Village.
- Resolutions expressing opposition to the quarterly customer service charge imposed by the City of - - - - - 
- Cleveland passed by the Cities of Broadview Heights, Independence and Strongsville will be distributed-
- to Council for review/discussion at the May 2, 2007 Work Session.



14.	Report of the Mayor.
	- Request for transfer of funds to purchase a new ambulance – this item will be discussed at the Safety 
	- Committee meeting on April 30, 2007; Council requested  to see the new vehicle.
	- Request to schedule a  presentation of the Community Survey to Council by the Cuyahoga County 	
	- Planning Commission  for the Council Work Session on May 2, 2007.
	- Request to close out the Emery Road Reconstruction/Waterline project in order to proceed with
	  assessments to homeowners.

15.	Report of Council Members
	Kluter		- Recording device for Council meetings.
			- Safety Committee meeting on April 30, 2007 at 7:30pm.
			- Opportunity for residents to be able to shred papers.
			- Village Hall security system.
			- Reduction in road salting during recent snowstorm because the village ran out of salt.
	Soroky		- Discussion of wireless integration between communities at the Pepper Pike Wireless 				
			- Task Force  meeting on April 10, 2007.
	Braverman	- No report.
	Centanni		- Planning & Zoning meeting for April 3, 2007 was cancelled
			- Attended NOCCA meeting with Councilman Soroky
			- Importance of green building design.
			- Anti-idling of vehicles ordinance passed by the City of Cleveland to lower gas 					
			  consumption.
	Perry		- No report.
	Brown		- No report.

16.	A motion to adjourn to a reconvened meeting on April 25, 2007 at 7:00pm for the purpose of interviewing 
	candidates for the open seat on the Planning & Zoning Commission was made by Perry, seconded by Brown. 
		Ayes:	Perry, Brown, Braverman, Soroky, Kluter, Centanni, Bram		
		Nays:	None
		Adjourned at 9:40pm.




___________________________________			___________________________________	
Kristin P. Dubyak						Mark Bram
Clerk of Council						President of Council




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