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Council Minutes of 11-7-73 -5- Mrs. Saringer expressed her disappointment regarding the defeat of Res. No. 73-125 in support of H.B. 869; and believes this will come to pass on a State Level anyway. Under New Business: Mr. West moved a Resolution of Council that in view of the President`s message on energy and extreme tight situation of energy that the Mayor be asked to establish a 50 MPH speed limit for city automobiles when outside of the City, and, further, the Administration make a study and set as a goal the savings of 7~ in the use of energy in the City with the exception of the Bus Line. Zn addition, to establish a campaign including advertisements to encourage people to ride the bus and/or to form car pools. Motion seconded by Air. Speedling. Affirmative vote: Boehmer, Giesser, Lampert, Saringer, Speedling, West. Motion carried. Mr. Speedling requested Law Director to prepare an amended contract to become effective 3anuary 1, 1974, for Bus Lim for North Olmsted and City of Fairview Park, changing the zones and fare structure. Air. Lampert requested legislation for repairs to fire truck at No. 2 Station. Service Director Caster commented that notification has gone to all Departments of the City to cease idling all vehicles if at all possible. Also, the buses will not be warmed prior to the runs in the morning come the cold weather. Mr. West inquired if application to Federal Government is in process because with increased ridership there is a dire need for more buses. Mr. Speedling stated Service Director Caster is gathering information on what is required. Service Director Caster stated there is a study on now and explained the present fuel allocations. Mr. Speedling commented there are at least 9 old pieces of equipment that need to be replaced and if nothing else the newer equipment could save fuel in being more economical to operate. Mr. Lampert moved to excuse absence of Mr. Prokasy, seconded by Mr. Giesser. Affirmative vote: Boehmer, Giesser, Lampert, Saringer, Speedling, West. Motion carried. Mr. Lampert announced he will not be in attendance at next Council Meeting - will be on vacation. Mr. West moved for ad3ournment, seconded by Mr. Speedling. Affirmative vote: Boehmer, Giesser, Lampert, Saringer, Speedling, West. Motion carried. Meeting ad~ouraed to the call of the Clerk at 8:36 P.M. r L;/~-~ ~ ~ Nora T. H111, Clerk of Council Francis J. 0`Ne 1, president of Council