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For Steve Connelly: How can a light be placed at the Scaffold Cane crosswalk in front of Union Church? This needs to be done before the college kids come back this fall. It is super dangerous because the light that is there is so dim you can't see when someone is crossing. Thanks. Answer: We will check out the crosswalk to see if it needs more light. Thanks for the suggestion.... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Concerning the water tower's graffiti, the blue lettering was touched up a few years before the city bought the water system. It could and should have had the grafitti covered then. Since we're only talking about touching up about 30 square feet, could this graffitti, that has been on our tower for most of a decade if not more, be touched up. If for no other reason than a matter of civic pride. Respectfully, Mr Green Answer: The utility department will evaluate your suggestion and make a recommendation.... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Mayor, I just reported them to you - they are all over town. Answer: I have seen two; both were on private property and not in the R/W. If you have specific R/W location... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Mayor, Why is Sustainable Berea allowed to put illegal signs all over town, when I do it, they get pulled up, thrown away, and I get threatened. Right is right, wrong is wrong. Answer: Sustainable Berea is not exempt from the prohibition of placing signs on utility poles or in the rig... Read Full Answer
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