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140 COUNCIL CHAMBER - November 18, 1985 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Buck, Dr. Gunter, Dr. Hall. Absent: Mrs. Gleason. MINUTES On motion by Mr. Barnes, seconded by Dr. Hall, the minutes of November 4th were unanimously approved as presented. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. PUBLIC HEARING: STREET LIGHT POLICY Mr. Hendrix outlined the present policy for installa- tion of street lights. After receiving a request the Traffic Engineer sends a sketch of the proposed location of the lights and a petition to the requesting party. The petition is signed by all affected parties, and if 60% are · n favor, lights are installed as funds are available. Mr. Hendrix stated that the present policy, though con- sistently applied, has not been put in writing, and following Council review, will be. Ms. Baltimore of 1602 E. Market Street, stated that her street is dark and there are numerous cases of vandalism. Ms. Viola Determan stated that her basement and car have been broken into and the police recommended that a street light be installed. Mr. and Mrs. Knight stated that they have had items stolen and the police told them that a street light should be installed~because the neighborhood was too dark. As there were no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Buck stated that the public hearing and Council review had been precipitated by a complaint made by a citizen who was opposed to a street light. Dr. Gunter made a motion to approve the policy as outlined by Mr. Hendrix, Dr. Hall seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by Council. APPOINTMENTS: BOARDS AND CO~4ISSIONS On motion by Dr. Gunter, Dr. Charles Gleason was unanimously reappointed and Dr. Jerry Saffer and Mr.. Michael Seminak were appointed to serve three-year terms on the Community Attention Home Advisory Board. These terms will expire on September 7, 1988. .On motion by Dr. Gunter, Ms. Jane Saunier was unani- mously reappointed to a three-year term on the Jefferson Area United Transportation (JAUNT) Board. This term will expire on October 1, 1988. On motion by Dr. Hall, Ms. Jo Tyler was unanimously appointed to fill an unexpired term on the Monticello Area Community Action Agency Board. This term will expire on July 1, 1986. On motion by Dr. Hall, Mr. John Shortall was unanimously appointed to a three-year term on the Vendor Appeals Board. This term will expire on August 31, 1988.