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Council Minutes of 3-15-77 -2- Sexvicn Director Caster reported that Mxa. Sar~.ngsr h+-d aeked for a xepart on the pr4gxaes 4f rte ~ani,tary ~eWex ~mapsa~inr. and! repairs in the nsrtheast corner of the Citq and it is not ready yet and as soon as it is he will present it to her. President Pro Tem Saringer requested the Environmental Control Committee to take the smoke testing into Comeittee and follow up on this grogram. President Pro Tem Saringer said it should have been co~apl~et~ed long ago and by this time we should have an idea if this program is going to be effective - does not want to wait until after the rains come to find out that it hasn't worked. There were several people in violation and should have an update on what has been done, etc. Law Director Gareau reported: 1) had reported at last Council Meeting that the City was involved in litigation regarding the tree at the Big 0 Oldsmobile. Were to have a hear#.ng today and that was postponed and another hearing has been set for Friday. In the same vein, have prepared an Answer to the complaint; have also prepared a Counter Complaint asking for an injunction on our behalf until this can be finally heard to determine whether or not we actually do have the right to restrict a private property owner from removing certain trees and shrubs and things of that nature. Acting Safety Director Mayor Christman stated. he is interviewing people at this time for a Safety Director - hopes to be ready to announce one in about two weeks. President Pro Tem Saringer, Chairman Streets & Drainage Co~amittee, reported: 1) Committee meeting was held an March 9th with Asst. Bangineer McDermott, and reviewed the Claque Rd. culvert reconstruction project and approved said plans. This improvement to the existing drainage facilities will provide some relief to a vexing flooding problem. The project is awaiting approval forms from the County before advertising for bids. June 1st is the projection date for construction; 2) Committee concurred that the Finance Chaixtnan allocate funds and include in the appropriation ordinance the resurfacing of the following streets. Would Tike to say that these streets have been an the list to be resurfaced for several years and we feel they should have priority. Out of about 19 streets that the Service Director bas submitted to the Go®mittee 11 of these streets are on the list: Clifford, LeBern, West 230th St., Decker Rd., Elmhurst, Whitehaven, Opted Dr., Frank St., Twin Circle, South Porter and Wellesley. If the money is available we will proceed to resurface Wellesley; 3) would like to request Legislation to advertise for bids for the 1977 sidewalk repair program. Mr. Fairfield, Chairman Recreation, Public Parks & Buildings Committee, reported he has received some financial figures from Finance Director Gerlach pertaining to the Rec Center. Mr. Fairfield also contacted Mr. Philip Beauchamp aAd got his consensus of the meeting of the Recreation Commission because Mr. Fairfield could not mak ethat meeting as he was in the Planning Commission meeting. Would like to schedule a Recreation Committee meeting with Recreation Commission and Finance Director Gerlach on March 22, 3977, 8:00 P.M., City Hall, to discuss some appropriations. Mr. Beaty, Chairman Transportation Committee, announced we have added a couple of new .runs which are trial runs right now in the bus line. There is a new 7:30 a.m. eastbound going into town each morning and coming out in the aft+ert~wan we have a 5:05 p.m. It appears that the westbound one is doing quite well. Their