Mayor reports storm emergency; council thanks service crews and reviews zoning board action at 315 Village Drive

Mayor Baezato told the Seven Hills City Council on Jan. 27 that the city remained in a storm emergency and thanked the service department for working overnight to keep streets passable.

"This team has been working around the clock since Saturday at 11PM, and they'll continue going around the clock," Mayor Baezato said, adding thanks to service employees and their families for sustained efforts.

Council members echoed the appreciation. Councilman Morrow said side streets were "not great" following the storm and that some residents could not get out of their driveways, and he thanked police, fire and service crews for response work. Councilman Kelly noted positive community response—citing a young resident's handmade plaque thanking the police department—and asked about salt supply; council members responded that supplies are being monitored and are sufficient at present.

On a separate matter, Councilman Snitsky reported a zoning-board action on an application by Daniel and Pamela Hughes for a 12-foot variance to construct a 144-square-foot four-season room and a 60-square-foot patio at 315 Village Drive. Snitsky said the zoning board vote resulted in a 5-to-5 tally and "nothing for the approval," and he asked the council to record the board's report by roll call. The council recorded the report as presented.

During the meeting a council member described a constituent with large ice chunks blocking a driveway; a private contractor, Ron from Alexis Landscaping, helped clear the ice for an elderly resident. Council members thanked the contractor and Director Bridal (Public Service and Properties) for assistance.

The council adjourned at 7:07 p.m.; the presiding officer said he needed to leave to assist residents.