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32O March 9, 1976 Motion of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Holley, that authorization be granted, was adopted by unanimous vote. 76-104 - "I was requested to investigate the feasibility of changing the walk light patterns at the four intersections on High Street in the downtown area. We have investigated the requested change and will implement on or before March 15, 1976, a push button system for the walk lights at the four intersections. Upon installation of the push buttons, the walk lights will only operate once they have been energized which will permit vehicles a greater capacity for movement when there are no pedestrians at the intersections. After approximately 6:00 p.m., there are few pedestrians in the downtown area; therefore, traffic will continue to flow without interruption of walk lights when there is an absence of pedestrians. Also, I was requested to investigate the feasibility of signals in the downtown Crawford-' High Street area going to flashing at midnight. This has been investigated and arrangements are currently being made to have all signals in a flashing condition from midnight to 6:00 a.m., on or before March 15, 1976. This report is submitted for your information and any comments that you may have are solicited." Motion of Mr. Elliott and seconde~ by Mr. Barnes, the report was adppted by unanimous vote. 76-105 The City Manager presented Status Report on Bikeway Director of City Planning. (See Exhibit 76-105) Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. east, the report to was adopted by unanimous vote. 76~106 The City Manager presented a report on excavation permit procedure with proposed recormmendations to be used in the drafting of an ordinance for borrow pits. Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. east, the matter to be referred to the City Attorney for proper drafting, was adopted by unanimous vote. to be received as information, Planning, as submitted by be received as information, - NEW BUSINESS - 76-110 - Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to go into the election of members to Boardsaand Commissions, was adopted by unanimous vote. Mr. Wentz nominated the following: Parks and Recreation Commission Samuel D. Perry, to serve as ex-officio from the Planning Commlission. Southeastern Public Service Authority of ~irginia P. J. Brady, to serve as an alternate member. Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. 0~st, to close nominations, and the above member were elected to the Board/Commission as designated, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 76-111 Motion ofMr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Barnes, that the Council meetfin an ex-ecutive session prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting for the purpose of: (1) Discussing appointments to Boards and Commissions. (2) Discussing the disposition of City property. (3) Consultation with Counsel pertaining to legal matters; was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Elliott, Holley, east, Nays: None Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Wentz, Wentz, Davis the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED City Clerk