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34 Mr. Mercer requested Mr. Caudill to meet with Ms. Acosta regarding his concerns and suggested that he take advantage of the opportunity to apply for a variance for his fence. Mr. Bill McFate, 4715 Augustine Street, resident at the front house, stated that he built the four-foot fence to keep his children in his yard. He pointed out that a 30-inch fence would not protect the children and wanted a solution to the matter if he is to remove the fence. Construction on Railroad Avenue, Division Street and Spring Street Ms. Birdie Bianchi, 4329 Railroad Avenue, questioned the validity of the Minutes since her testimony regarding the postal service at Railroad Avenue, Division Street and Spring Street was not reflected therein. She asked who would be responsible for structural damages and broken windows resulting from the street construction, as well as the water pipes connecting the meters to the houses. Mr. Mercer explained that the Minutes are a summary of the Council meeting and that the tapes of the meeting are available to anyone who wished to listen to them. He referred the matter of damages to Mr. Roush. Mr. Roush stated that a claim for damages could be filed at the City Attorney's Office. The claim would then be evaluated to determine if the City should pay for the damages, or the claim could be referred to the contractor. Ms. Bianchi also inquired how wide sidewalks should be to accommodate wheelchairs. She noted that one of the sidewalks being constructed measures only 23 inches and two others were 30 inches. Mr. Mercer referred the question to Mr. Elliott. Mr. Elliott replied that the sidewalks should be at least three feet for wheelchairs. He added that the sidewalks Ms. Bianchi referred to were being corrected. Ms. Bianchi then stated that Ms. Acosta had given her a call indicating that there would be no sidewalk in front of Ms. Bianchi's house, as requested. Ms. Bianchi asked that Ms. Acosta confirm that approval in writing. 10-2-90 - 6 -