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Bonnie Miller, Co-Chair of Friendly Acres/East Bayshore Neighborhood Associations, explained their process and found a 4 to 1 in favor outcome. Thanked Council and staff for their support. Traffic Engineer Haygood explained the humps on Central and Orchard Avenues. Out of 336 notifications, 6 responses were received, two supporting, one suggesting a different location on Orchard near Wells Avenue, one suggesting additional humps including one on Murray Court and modifications of the Murray/Central intersection, and two opposed to the proposal due to a specific hump location on Orchard Avenue. Council discussion included a resident's request to widen humps and revise location of signage for humps. Council questioned whether any humps to be installed are in locations in objection M/S Claire/Hartnett to extend the meeting to 11:10 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Traffic Engineer Haygood recommended approval of the signing and striping installation project. Allison McDonald spoke about a dangerous situation on her street where an "S" curve exists. Ms. McDonald cited various incidents that have occurred on her street. Urged study of location of speed humps on this street. Linda Marocco of Orchard Avenue supported speed humps but felt they need to be relocated due to the anticipated noise level. M/S Claire/Hartnett to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Mary Salino supported the speed humps but suggested relocation of the humps further down toward Woodside Road. Frank Flood, Central Avenue living right on the "S" curve, agreed with the speed humps but felt they are spread too far apart and is requesting study of a three-way stop sign at Murray Court and Central. Mayor Howard asked Traffic Engineer Smith to justify the locations of the humps. Mr. Smith indicated the location of humps was determined because of the sight distance on the "S" curve itself. Hump placement must be in clearly visible locations in order to honor the Fire Department's request. Additional methods of controlling the speed on the "S" curve are being studied. Mr. Smith said the location for the requested stop sign was not warranted. Council discussion included desire for stop sign even if not warranted, questioned whether a stop sign and humps could be used together. MEMO 9/21/99 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 58 SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 MINUTES Page No. 417 PAGE 6