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For Steve Connelly: Mr.Connelly, Has it been suggested to close the College crosswalk after school hours? Or from 4:00 to 8:00 when traffic is at its worse. After all, they could walk 100 yards to cross at the light. Answer: That is a new thought which may have merit. I will pass it along for discussion. There are likely te... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Is there a cost comparison to one event to the other? Does the budget show any of these event budgeted/ amount? (Spoonbread,Forth July,School Parades Ect.) Answer: The budget includes support for various groups that promote the city and further city objectives in ... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Mayor Connelly, I have heard the reason for closing the melody, glades road connector, was two fold. one reason given was that people used it to by pass the stop light at glades road and U.S. 25. creating a dangerous situation in the residential neighborhood. And the other reason was because of the heavy traffic in the area, the road was being damaged, and when Mister Duerson asked for the city to repair the street the city refused, leading to Mister Duerson to pay the expense out of pocket, and that is why the street was closed by Mister Duerson. Can you provide the reason why the road was closed? or are you just speculating on the reason? Answer: I have not talked with Guy or Kenny Duerson about Melody Lane. I believe that the closing of that pr... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Who is in charge of the spoonbread festival? Answer: The Chamber sponsors the festival, and from what I understand, the festival was very well done this ... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Why is the road across from Glades church blocked off? It seems like if it was opened it would help morning traffic and cut response time for emergency vehicles. Answer: I agree with your thought. However, Melody Lane is a private road owned by the Duerson family. I ass... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: What does the Chamber have to do with the Spoonbread festival? Someone said it is a for profit event for the chamber? If it is a for profit event, wouldn’t it only be right for the Chamber to reimburse the City? Answer: The Berea Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Spoonbread Festival. The Chamber is a not-for-profit orga... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Is the Spoonbread festival a City event? If the festival is not a City event how is it that City workers work all weekend? Is the city reimbursed for its labor cost and / or any other cost? Answer: The Spoonbread Festival is sponsored by the Berea Chamber of Commerce but it is also a city-wide eve... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Mr. mayor, any ideas when the cell tower will be in use.Thanks Answer: The tower has been activiated.... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Does it matter if the city can make money over the sale of alcohol by the glass? Shouldn't the decision be made by restaurant owners and the citizens? Answer: The law already allows the decision on this issue to be made by the voters.... Read Full Answer
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