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For Steve Connelly: I live in Creekside subdivision and have been told by the codes dept that I had to move my vehicle because it was blocking the sidewalk, so I did so but I'd like to know why it is that people can drive 40 to 50 mph down our street and there has only been one stop sign put up. There are a lot of pedestrians in our neighborhood that walk and I personally have almost been hit by a speeding car. Also, there needs to be more stop signs put up because there is going to be an awful accident at the intersection of Village Dr. and the new pass thru to the Oaks. I am just frustrated over the chaos that goes on about this subdivision. People need to realize that it is new and it does take time to get lawns and landscaping established. I have spent a fortune on my lawn and landscaping along with many many hours of hard work. I happen to be very proud of my home and I keep my home and its surroundings very nice and clean. Unfortunetly, I'm becoming very discouraged with this neighborhood and I can honestly say that I wouldn't reccommend that anyone move here and it's not because of the homes it's because of the people. There are flyers going around about Creekside beautification but what about being considerate of your neighbors and stop being so rude. Answer: I will ask the public works committee to make a recommendation about the installation of additional ... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Mr. Mayor, Has the city considered asking Berea College to open up some of their land for a trail that would be open to mountain biking? A mountain bike trail on Berea College's land at the Pinnacle would be a nice option for bikers on the proposed new bike path from the Artisan center to the Pinnacle. Mountain bike trails are simply a path in the woods that is open to bike traffic. I can see very little cost associated with such a trail. There are very few of these mountain bike trails across the state and I would assume that Madison County Greenways and Trails would help support such a trail. I can see only positive things coming from such a trail. My question is not will Berea College allow such a trail, but rather would the city ask them to create such a trail? Answer: No, the City has not made such a request. Your idea is interesting. It should, perhaps, first be dis... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: How would one find out who owns the Burger King in Berea? That place is absolutely disgusting and something needs to be done! ( No Answer posted yet. )
For Steve Connelly: How 'Bout them Cowboys? Answer: They're going to regret dismissing T.O.... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Our police force recently had (?) to destroy two steers that escaped the William's farm. Several years ago, a buffalo belonging to a farm on Arrowhead Drive was destroyed in a foiled escape. I think these were the last two times a Berea Police officer discharged his weapon on duty. In light of all the greenspace we have in the Berea and due to the fact we try to be good stewards of the environment here, should't we have tranquilizer guns and train our officers to use such devices. I'm sure Mr. Williams and Mr. Isaacs, owners of the dead livestock would agree. Answer: That sounds like a rasonable request. However, I have been told that such a simple soultion is reall... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Now that we're in good financial shape, how about painting over the graffiti on the main water tower? Answer: Do you have any idea how much it will cost to paint the water tower?... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: I tried to find out about the Peachbloom goats on the website you suggested--can't decipher all the legalese. Are the goats legal in town or not? Answer: No animal can be kept in the city that creates a nuisance. Goats cannot be pastured within 75 feet o... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: I heard on the radio yesterday that Berea will have a projected surplus of $16 million. That's $1000 (too much!)for everyone in Berea. How is that justifiable and isn't it against the law to carry such a municipal income surplus? Answer: That information is incorrect. To understand the city budget, a citizen should first separate the ut... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Where is the lawsuit filed against the city by the former employee of the utilities company? Has it been settled? Answer: No settlement. It continues in the long. slow, early stages of discovery.... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Mayor why must an insurance company be responsible for repairs to a vehicle that is damaged due to roadwork by a construction company? Answer: I think that the question is who should be responsible for paying to repair the damage to your car. ... Read Full Answer