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For Steve Connelly: Mayor, I would like to make a few suggestions for the city's web page. Under "Contact Us" the link should to point to specific contact information. Currently it points to Dale VanWinkle's email information. It is pretty much the norm these days for the viewer to hit "Contact Us" for a complete list of contact information. Regarding the question below about employment, it is common practice to have a link titled "Employment Opportunities" or “Come Work For Us” sections. I am aware this information is posted in the Berea Citizen, however there could be some fine non-local talent out there who does not read the Citizen or the Richmond Register for that matter, who could possibly be a perfect fit for a city position. Further on, there is a link for the "City Clerk" but that goes nowhere. On the left pane under information, the default for "Contact Us" again, leads to Dale VanWinkle's email. Clicking on the "City Manager" link leads to an employment application not contact information for the City Manager. These are just a few of the things I have noticed. Perhaps the city could consult with someone well versed in web content development and presentation? There is a vast amount of information that can be placed on the site that would be beneficial to all Berea residents. Lastly, I am not criticizing anyone’s web development efforts here. I am merely suggesting that the city use the web space it has available to it’s maximum potential. Thank you, Steve, for making yourself available on this site. And, thank you, Andy, for making the site available. Craig Still Answer: Craig, thank you for your constructive suggestions. We will try to adpot them.... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: The court thats on channel 12 in Berea on Friday, you can't hear it most of the time, it's really bad,,could you see about getting it fixed..... Answer: The city is now working to upgrade the camera and microphone system in the courtroom for both court ... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Is Indian Fort Theater in the City Limits and if so will the Berea Crafts Fair exibitors be getting business permits? How much would the city get, total, financially from that? Answer: Indian Fort Theater is outside the city limits and, therefore, is not covered by the city business p... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: How about that farm at to bottom of Peachbloom. First goats, how horses too. Is it okay to farm in the city limits. I've been thinking about getting some peacocks and a pig or two to slop and some free-range chickens, they do really wandering around foraging and free range would go with that Sustainable Berea thing being pushed. Would that be legal. Answer: Farming is allowed in the city limits. 51.100: "Animal Unit". Any one of the following: 2 horses,... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Mayor, can city code be enforced on streets that have not been adopted by the city, such as new subdivisions where construction is taking place? Answer: Yes. The city code applies to all people and locations in the city. The process of accepting a stree... Read Full Answer
For Steve Connelly: Who is going to represent the City in the Billy Beavers case? ( No Answer posted yet. )
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