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12 COUNCIL CHAMBER - August 6, 1990 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever, Ms. Waters. MINUTES On motion by Ms. Waters, seconded by Mr. Vandever, the minutes of the July 16th meeting were unanimously approved as amended. PUBLIC Mr. Paul Saunier of Rugby Road, read a statement regarding Route 29 North and requested that Council advocate the six points contained in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and not advocate a western bypass. Ms. June Clift of 1306 Midland Street, requested that the Council consider at its next meeting a resolution adopted by the Rives Park neighborhood association regarding needed improvements at Rives Park. Ms. Ethel Henderson of 6th Street, stated that the police and drug coordinator have done an excellent job trying to deal with the drug problem, but requested that the Council and City Manager visit the Fifeville neighborhood so they can see that the problem has gotten worse. Mr. Harry Henderson of 6th Street, challenged Council to visit the Fifeville neighborhood to see the drug problem first hand. Rev. Edwards stated that he has visited various neighborhoods throughout the City and emphasized that Councilors are concerned about the drug problem, but citizens also needed to become more involved in order to help address the problem. Ms. Colette Hall of Hinton Avenue, stated that drug dealers have been active in the Belmont neighborhood. Ms. Hall stated that she has been frustrated because she wants the neighborhood to be safe but the Police have not been supportive of her becoming personally involved. Mr. David Bruce of 717 Hinton Avenue, concurred with Ms. Hall that problems exist in Belmont and, while the security watch program has been somewhat effective, more help from the City in the form of tougher laws and additional police is needed. Ms. Waters stated that she was sensitive to the concerns expressed about drugs in neighborhoods and felt the Council should provide all the protection possible, but acknowledged limitations exist on laws Council can legally adopt. PUBLIC HEARING: ESTABLISHING SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY Mr. Clyde Gouldman, City Attorney, reviewed the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation for establishing the Solid Waste Authority and explained that once adopted by Council, the Articles will be sent to the State Corporation Commission in order for the Authority to become a legal entity. Mr. Gouldman stated that the Operational Agreement, which contains more details about the Authority, was also before Council for their approval, but noted that the Board of Supervisors had deferred taking action on the Agreement, in part due to disagreement over the voting requirement for approval of major issues. The public hearing was opened.