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62 <br /> <br />the Drug Coordinator to coordinate drug prevention activities <br />and events and otherwise better educate the community on the <br />drug issue. <br /> <br /> Mr. Louie Chapman, Assistant City Manager, explained <br />that the Curry School of Education is in the process of <br />designing an evaluation program for the drug efforts. <br /> <br /> Ms. Slaughter recommended that the Drug Coordinator <br />provide data on such things as waiting lists for treatment <br />programs as well as identify other tools available to Council <br />to deal with the drug situation, such as the proposed curfew <br />ordinance. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pullen recommended that the Drug Coordinator act as <br />a clearinghouse, or focal point, for drug related programs <br />in the community. <br /> <br /> Ms. Joy Johnson, a member of the public, recommended <br />that a teenager be appointed to ~he Advisory Board or <br />work closely with the Drug Coordinator and that the <br />Coordinator work with parents-who ~are trying to keep their <br />children off of drugs. <br /> <br /> Ms. Waters suggested that Council confirm the current <br />membership of the Board and fill in gaps in membership where <br />necessary. <br /> <br /> Mr. Gerald Strand, Drug Coordinator, noted concern with <br />the lack of available resources and his lack of authority to <br />effect change. <br /> <br /> Council members indicated that change could occur by <br />the Advisory Board and Coordinator making recommendations to <br />Council. <br /> <br /> Ms. Johnson stated that she felt it was important for <br />the Drug Coordinator to be visible in the community in order <br />to see what is happening and make recommendations on what is <br />needed. <br /> <br /> Rev. Edwards stated that the Drug Coordinator will <br />continue to be out in the community. <br /> <br /> It was agreed that vacancies on the Drug Advisory Board <br />would be advertised. <br /> <br /> //~he m~ing was adjourned. <br />Presiden~"~ - ~ <br /> <br /> NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING <br /> <br />A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Wednesday, <br />October 10, 1990 AT 12:00 noon IN THE Walker' School <br />cafeteria. <br /> <br />THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: <br /> <br /> Luncheon meeting with School Board <br /> <br />BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox (signed) <br /> <br /> WALKER SCHOOL - October 10, 1990 <br /> <br /> Council met in special session on this date with the <br />following members present: Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. <br />Toscano, Ms. Waters. Absent:~ Mr. Vandever. <br /> <br /> <br />