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Council Minutes of 2-18-75 -5- optimum development or lose concept therefor. Does not think at this time we should expend funds for a private architect. Reels we have paid RE$ional Planning Commission a large sum and they have some responsibility to this community. Mr. Gareau commented he had occasion to speak to Mr. Svoboda of Regional and it was indicated to Mr. Garesu if they are going to do any more work with respect to review they want a new contract. Discusa~on continued. Mr. Wilamogky and Mr. West think it should be investigated as to how much it will cost the City. Mr. West, Chairman Transportation Come~ittee, reported Committee met an February 13, 1975, and reviewed following: 1) request for five new police vehicles to replace vehicles with 100,000 miles. Committee recommends and will request legislation to authorize bidding; 2) met with Bus Drivers and Service Z~loyees representatives to discuss salaries and .•rhe: ;enQfits - did not canna to any agreement. Mr. West did have a meeting with all of the bus drivers tonight; have received more information and will continue with negotiations; 3) next Transportation Committee meeting is February 24, 1975, $:15 P.M., City Hall. Letters, Communications: Clerk read letter from Linda Lenne~vers, Welfare Chairman Fairview Park Jaycee Wives, addressed to President O'Neill, who are sponsoring a program called "Adopt a Grandparent" stating what program involves. Letter to be xeferred to Mx. Copeland, Director of Human Resources. Clerk read Letter from State Representative Rocco J. Collona to President O'Neill in connection with the Public Hearing on February 26, 1975, on proposed extension of north south runway at Cleveland Hopkins Airport, requesting attendance at this hearing and reasons therefor. Mr. Goggin explained reason for many deletions to agenda: Mr. Wilamosky had requested legislation 75-20 thru 75-23. As Chairman of the Stx®ets & Drainage Committee, Mr. Goggin felt that in order to place the entire street resurfacing program in its proper perspective he incorporate all of the balance of streets that require resurfacing throughout the entire City limits. Tn Caucus this evening Mr. Goggin and Mr. Wilamosky accepted the fact that they would remove these from the agenda and not plague the agenda with the many readings, etc. ~d will try diligently not only to take care of the streets which he has listed but all of the streets in general. Mr. Wilamosky has good concern for those six streets and they are on the list as the balance of the streets are. Will try to do the streets that are in the worst condition until the money is depleted. If we are able to complete ail of the streets this pear - great; and if Council feels as the year progresses they would like to expend other type of monies that are not available to the Committee - the Stxeeta & Drainage Con~ittee will be most happy to be able to take advantage of that. People addressing Council: rYr. Frank Sharpe, 26787 Driscoll Lane, addressed Council pertaining to hand gun control. Does not feel it is needed and gave reasons; also feels we need law enforcement of those in violation. Mr. Richard Spaeth, Tudor Drive, addressing Council on followiEg: hand gESne control - something must be done; banded indebtedness; priority regarding capital facilities; what councilmanic bonds are used for; Governor Rhodes' proposals.