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Council Minutes of 2-5-74 -~_ 2) Basile claim regarding sewer charge: Committee did not have sufficient information and Service Director will get that information be€ore any decision will be made; 3) Mr. Pinkney's request in connection with sewer charge: Committee feels there is no just cause for any rebate on this particular charge; 4) Request for Department of Human Resources: Committee in accord; also suggestion for a Director and secretary; Di,rectar to be appointed by and be the responsibility of the Mayor. In addition, and advisory board or commission be established con- sisting of 5 or 7 members to be appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council. Legislation will be requested; 5) Request for fencing or. properties in North Park Estates: there is 360 ft. involved and presently charge for fencing is from $2.75 to $3.00 per.%*_~ which =.~ould cost in area of $1,000. Taking into consideration there are many areas in City with similar problems and possibility of other requests in other areas; also the fact that the fencing would not solve the problem because there would be open area in front and rear of the properties for trespassing, debris, etc. as claimed, Committee's recommendation is that the City does not take on the responsibility for fencing of areas; 6) Committee met with Fire and Police Safety Forces regarding their requests; another meeting is scheduled on February 11, 1974; 7) Committee met with Fire Chief and Police Chief who gave brief resume of what they would like in expenditures for coming year. Fire Chief stated due to para- medic services that will be rendered he would need additional manpower: One additional man on ambulance run for this type of call. Explained number of runs, and present manpower, etc.; 2) He also requested need for pick-up truck for fire hydrant repairs as well as replacing an existing truck; also rebuilding of a 1955 engine in need of repair. 8) Police Chief expressed need for more manpower - requesting possibility of 6 additional men. Police Chief would like to set up what is called a staggering shift to have policemen on the road at all times; 2) requested another Juvenile Off;tcer as workload is quite heavy; 3) Civilian Dispatcher to enable policemen to be on the road; 4) additional clerical help and explained volume of reports, etc.; 5) suggested a Cadet Program. President O'Neill requested Mr. Limpert to dictate letter to Clerk in answer to Mr. Skolinsky's request on the fencing. President O'Neill referred requests of Mayor Christman into Committee. Mr. tJilamosky, Chairman Tntra Governmental Relations & Legislation Committee, reported Committee met on January 29, 1974, and reviewed requests by Mayor Christman for approval of following appointments: I) Mr. Mark Addq to serve on Recreation Commission. '~.r. Addy was present at meeting on request of Mr. Wilamosky. Committee recommends approval of Mr. Addy to the Recreation Commission. Mr. Wilamosky moved that Council approve the appointment of Mr. Mark Addy to the Recreation Commission, term expiring 12/31/75, seconded by Mr. Limpert. Affirma- tive voEe: Giesser, Goggin, Limpert, Beringer, Sharpe, West, Wilamosky. Motion carried. 2) Mr. James Prokasy to serve on Planning Commission. Mr. Prokasy attended meeting at ?4r. Wilamosky's request. The question of conflict of interest was answered by Law Director - it is Mr. Gateau's legal opinion that no conflict of interest would exist should the City enter into a contract with Capital National Bank for deposit of pub~.ic monies for active and inactive accounts. Tt is Mr. .~