8tH annual beacHwood cHamber oF commerce summer Floods action plan This summer our region experienced record setting rainfalls. Beachwood responded to 193 sewer back up calls in June and July. 103 were found to have issues (broken pipes, tree roots, clogs) on the homeowners' side. while the majority of calls came from the northwest section of the City, there was not one specific street which had an overwhelming number of sewer back-ups. This is likely due to the preventative maintenance by our Service Department in conjunction with the County on our 300 miles of sewers. The County Sanitary Engineer confirmed every catch basin and every sewer (storm and sanitary) in this area was cleaned and flushed in 2014. There were, however, three primary areas where sections of streets (not homeowners) experienced flooding. Our Service Department has been working with the Cuyahoga County Sanitary Engineer to address and develop an action plan. They are: SHAKeR boUlevARD NeAR I-271 Further investigation uncovered that a concrete drainage channel in the median had developed significant blockages due to silt, vegetation and debris. This blockage is being cleared with the help of the County and the Ohio Department of Transportation. Beachwood Service Department will also be asking Pepper Pike to have their outlet channel cleaned as well, so we are covered across neighborhood borders. gReeN RoAD betWeeN eASt cARRoll boUlevARD AND FAIRMoUNt boUlevARD Three sewers in this area will be videotaped as will the house laterals of the residents who submitted complaints. Upon completion, Beachwood will receive a report from the County. gleNHIll RoAD eASt oF lYNDWAY RoAD an analysis of the 54-inch storm sewer that runs through the side yards of Glenhill and Cedar Road residents is underway. in the interim, our Service Department has asked the City of Lyndhurst to clean a connected culvert outlet. Thank you for your patience as we resolve these matters. taste oF beacHwood presented by ddR tUeSDAY, NoveMbeR 3 • 5:00 – 7:30 P.M. eMbASSY SUIteS – beAcHWooD The community is invited to sample foods from 20 of the area's finest restaurants and caterers, participate in a 50/50 raffle with proceeds to benefit the Beachwood Schools Foundation Scholarship Fund and enjoy live music performed by the Beachwood High School Orchestra Ensemble. Tickets are $30/person and can be purchased online at beachwood.org. Art Exhibits Beachwood Community Center Art Gallery Monday – fRiday • 9 aM – 4 PM SatuRday • 10 aM– 3 PM Sunday • 10 aM – 1 PM masked portraits: AN INSPIRINg ARt exHIbIt bY geNe KANgAS October 29 – November 20 Reception: Saturday, November 7 • 5 –8 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Beachwood arts Council and university Hospitals 100 For 100 ReSIDeNt ARt SHoW November 25 – December 17 Beachwood Community Center we are seeking quality artwork by residents past and present. works must be framed, wired and ready for display. Call 216.292.1911 before Oct. 15. jump back jog 5K Run / 2K Walk SUNDAY, octobeR 18 FRoM 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 NooN beAcHWooD cItY PARK WeSt Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Race starts at 10:00 a.m. 5K Run - $11 pre-register, $13 day of race 2K walk - $10 pre-register, $12 day of race Questions? Call 216.292.1970 or register at www.beachwoodohio.com www.BeaChwoodohio.Com Council Update 34 Beachwood Buzz n October 2015