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182 Mr. Toscano questioned whether it was desirable to support the Whittle Corporation which sponsors Channel I since they actively support the notion of private schools over public schools. Responding to a question from Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Dimberg stated that the equipment provided to the schools in return for the broadcasting of Channel I is used by the schools to tape other educational shows and also to produce "CHS Live," but noted that other means are also available to offer such activities. President Cl~k COUNCIL CHAMBER - July 20, 1992 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Ms. Daugherty, Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever. MINUTES On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the minutes of the 12:40 p.m., June 25th meeting were unanimously approved as presented. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the minutes of the 5:00 p.m., June 25th meeting were approved as presented, with Rev. Edwards abstaining. On motion by Ms. Daugherty, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the minutes of the July 1st meeting were unanimously approved as presented. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the minutes of the July 6th meeting were unanimously approved as presented. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the minutes of the July 8th meeting were unanimously approved as presented. PUBLIC Mr. Richard Handler stated that residents of Fifeville, in their efforts to combat drugs, have: conducted regular anti-drug marches; hosted a forum for landlords to develop cooperative strategies to deal with rental properties housing suspected drug dealers; opened lines of communication with City officials; instituted a Court Watch program to track the outcome of drug-related cases, enlisted the help of neighborhood churches and businesses; and conducted research on strategies used in other communities to reduce neighborhood drug trafficking. Mr. Handler presented a petition from residents requesting that the City take the following steps: more effectively deploy police personnel; reinstitute the "power shift" to have an adequate number of officers available during peak drug dealing hours; implement the concept of neighborhood policing; establish and maintain effective communication and cooperation between the Narcotics Unit and rest of the Police Department; put mechanisms in place to enhance cooperation between the Police, Drug Task Force, and citizen groups; aggressively pursue grant monies for innovative police programs; explore innovative ideas for combatting drug trafficking~ vigorously enforce regulations against public drunkenness, excessive noise and speeding in neighborhoods; aggressively implement property seizure laws