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June 20, 1967 - Page 2 The Committee feels that in future budgeting plans for increasing the police force about fourteen additional men should be cansidered. There is also a need f.or additional people in the Fire Department. The apolication :n reg<.id''to helicopter operation has been withdrawn, but there m3y be some i2eca applications, and the matter is being 5tudied. The FAA has requested that we submit any proposed legis- lation in this regard to them for review. Previously the committee had recommended that legislation be prepared banning parking on both sides of Brendan Lane on Sundays from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. After th?a I.,asr; D_i.ree.tcr raisLd aquestxon aLour a penal.ty for violation, the committe_e is recommending that tYre pena1ty incor-- porated on the pari:lri.g r1;,ket be used, and that 1eg1_>1_a=:iE,n so stating be prepared, The Committee has studied briefly the malGer of Frank Street and whether a turn-around or expansion could be worked out„ The Safety-Service Director has agreed to check before any recommendations are made. Mrs. Hodgins called attention to a bill pending in the House of Renre- sentatives which proposes to take Social Security money which we pay and distribute it on the basis of nieed, as opposed to the present system of getting what you pay in. It also proposes to levy income taxes on the benefits paid. The Committee asks that a resolution be passed voicing our opposition to this proposed legislation, and directed to the proper people. Mr. West, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported an their meeting held on June 19th at which time they agreed to pay $41,000 toward resur- facing Lorain Road. They also crill ask for legislation establishing the position of Secretary of Commissions and establishing pay. They also recommend legislation authorizing purchase of an auto for the Sewage System Superintendent. The Committee has received and is study- ing the last of the budget requests for 1968. A proposed ordinance has been prepared and will be discussed at the special meeting to be held on June 26th. Mr. Mangani, Chairman of the Design and Platting Committee, reported they met on June 8th and studied the town house proposed for Clareshire Drive. They also reviewed the preliminary plat of the Normandy Apartments which was approved by the Planning Commission and is before Council. The Committee concurs with the Planning Commission and recommends that Council approve this preliminary plat. Mr. Mangani, Chairman of the Public Parks, Property and Recreation, : reported they met on June 13th. A number of representatives from the Clague Road Playground entrance met with the committee with complaints on the speeding cars, dust, noise, etc. As soon as the building trades strike is settled, permanent work can be done. Meanwhile, the Safety- Service Director is to use dust control, etc. Work should be completed by the end of July. !?. _? ,