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February 15, 1966 - Page 2 Mr. Eian, Chairman of the Safety-meaftM and ?o4a-re Gommittee-, reported on the ir mest-i ng of February 2, 1966. They rev ' ewsd,-th&°poss-l ble need- for a traffic lighfi at West 237th, in anticipation of a high sehool to de consfiructed there in the near future. The general traffic situation on Lorain was aiso discussed. The problem of trucks parking in driveways in resfiden-tial areas overnight was again dfscussed, and a survey wili be made of the ne-iqhborinq commanities for their restrictions on this. Other items discussed for- future possible action by the Cormnittee were a no truck passing ordinance; training school for school guards; ofif-duty policemen in unifiorm performing work outside the-ir nor°mai datles; the cast of additional street lights for the entire city, by a fiax levy; the hazard of the large maple firee on Butternut Ridge, ana a reviear:of the Compu;sory Retir°ement Ordinance. Also discussed was the Mayor's.reque-st.that srnndardiza- t i on of s i ze the I ocat i on of house t. umbe.fis-be: eons.i d&red; add 6 t i ona i rire eq,: F prnen* which wiil be needed within the next few years; and a study by Police Chyef Hird and Safety-Service-Dit-ector Limpert of the Eity trafific contro4s and signs. Mr. West, Chairman of the Finance Committee-, rep?r-t&d on meefiinqs held by his committee February Sfih and 9th. They reviewed- the, I966 budget for presentation fio Council. They also recommend pay adjustments in the Reereation Departmenr. They recommend drawinq legislation to estabiish fihe°position of Assistanl Secretary 1n the Finance Director's office. They also will request establish- ment of petty cash funds for the Police and Fire Departments in the amount of $50 each, and an increase in the petty cash fund handled by the Mayor's Secre-tary from $25 to $50. They recommend that legislation be drawn canceilinq the side- walk assessment for Charles Cuilen on Fleharty, which was made in error. it is also recommended that legislation be prepared for proceedinq wi-th the purchase of p roperty for a th i rd f i re sfiafi i on . Mr. W111iam Minek, 5503 Whltehaven pr-esented a petition to the Clerk, signed by residents of the Garden City Allotment, protesting the proposed sidewalk Enstalla- tion in that area. It was turned over to Mr. Caster, Chalrman of the Municipal Development Committee. Mr. Caster advised that he would scheduie a meeting of the School Board, interested members of Council and the residents on the streets represented, at which time the matter will be discussed. Residents will be advised of the time and place of the meeting. Mr. Howard Childs, 5988 Columbia Road, questioned the proposed rerouting of State Route 252. He was advised by the Mayor that a chanqe in the route in the area of Lorain Road has been approved by the-Planning Comm.ission, and after it is approved by Council, they wiil request that the Stafis hold a public hearing on the rerouting. At that time representatives of fihe State Highway Dep8rtmemt will be present to explain their choices, and hear objections. Mr. Mangani is now present.