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and Warner Avenues. The mot~0n ~' passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOE S: ABSENT: Brooks, Patterson, Villa Markel, Herrin Thurman, Griset Councilman Villa stated that he was impressed with Mr. Burns' statements; that he didn't know if he was right or wrong; that it was a confusing situation. He expressed the concern of all the Council about the situation, and asked the Staff to explain the pros and cons of the semi-actuated signal. The Public Works Director explained that the specific design of the signal was a matter for the Traffic Engineer to recommend; that a semi-actuated signal was probably the best solution for the signal at this intersection because it would alleviate the problems, to a~ great extent, that a timed signal would create; but that a number of signals would be considered and he could not say at this time which would be the best one for this location. The City Manager explained that the signal would be given the highest priority, but that it would take some time because of the complexity of the problem, bidding procedures, et cetera; that it would not be ready by the time school opened in the fall, that it would probably be six months before it could be installed. Jesse Berry, Member of the Board of Education, expressed the hope that every- one would get out and vote for the school bonds to be passed. RECESS memb ers present. At 9:15 P.M., a five minute recess was declared. The Council reconvened at 9:22 P. M., with the same Council POLICE DEPARTMENT Loran Norton read a prepared statement concerning the death of Officer Nelson Sasscer and containing nine suggestions relative to Police Department policy, a copy of which was furnished to the Clerk. It was ordered received and filed, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and carried. Mrs. Janice Boer, 912 North Lowell, stated that there was a need in the Police Department for a Policewoman; that the people of the community must have respect for the Chief and his department Or "all is lost"; that the department was not well administered; that it did not deal effectively with vice and narcotic problems; and that if it was necessary to fire the City Manager to get rid of the Police Chief~ to do so, in order to re-instill faith in the Police Department with a strong, new, young man. Charles Thayer, 121 West Murphy, member of the Police Department and member of the Board of the Police Benevolent Association, rebutted the remarks and suggestions made by Mr. Norton. CITY COUNCIL - 249 - June 16, 1969