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-3- <br /> The Oath of Office was administered by the City Clerk, and Councilman <br /> Bowler took his place at the Council Table . <br /> Mayor Clayton announced that he would consider recommendations for ap- <br /> pointment to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission created by <br /> the appointment of Mr. Bowler to the Council. <br /> OLD BUSINESS :. <br /> 1.. Public gearing - Proposed Traffic Ordinance. <br /> The Mayor declared the He-=ring open at 8:07 F. M. <br /> The. City Attorney commented that he could prepare a redraft of the. <br /> ordinance with the desired changes; that the Staff should notify owners <br /> on the private roads of the proposed speed limits on private roads.. <br /> Changes , pertaining to powers of the Chief of Police , horsemen and <br /> pedestrian rights , use of paths by horsemen, and provisions relative <br /> to newly accepted streets , were agreed upon by the Councilmen. <br /> Relative to questions of control of traffic on private roads, the At- <br /> torney stated that owners on private roads may post a notice that the <br /> ordinance does not apply.. <br /> Councilman Henley questioned whether the speed limits should be 25 MPH <br /> throughout the Town. Councilman Fowle stated that he was not in favor <br /> of this. Councilman Aiken stated that he felt there is a need for re- <br /> duced speed limit in some specific areas. <br /> Councilman Henley pointed out that the Ordinance provides that the re- <br /> duced speed limits do not become effective until signs are posted , and <br /> suggested this would give the Council time consider the locations and <br /> that signs could be placed as needed. <br /> Councilmen agreed with this arrangement;. <br /> Mr. George G. Cowie commented on the need for the Ordinance . <br /> Councilman .Fowle asked if the Ordinance is specific so that each time <br /> a sign is needed , it must be recommended by the Planning Commission <br /> and that the Council will act on the recommendation. <br /> Mr. Cowie questioned how many signs would be used and the distances for <br /> which a reduced speed limit sign would apply. <br /> Councilman Henley suggested placing signs that speed limit is 35 MPH <br /> unless designated otherwise . <br /> The Mayor asked for further comments from the Floor. There being none, <br /> the Public Hearing was closed at 8:25 P. M.. <br /> VARIANCES:. <br /> r <br /> 1 Woodside Oaks Construction Co.. (V-133-62) - Request for Reduction of <br /> Setback Requirement. <br /> The Clerk reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of <br />