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3O5 It was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Kephart, that Resolution No. 82-78, denying the claim of Malcolm D. Martinez for damages due to false arrest, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Denial of the Claim of Otis Bradshaw Mr. Swift presented his report (SR 82:72) dated February 17, 1982, regarding this matter. It was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Councilmember Butler~ that Resolution No. 82-79, denying the claim of Otis Bradshaw for damages to his carpet allegedly resulting from the slurry sealing of streets in his neighborhood, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Report on Consolidation of Elections Mr. Swift presented his Information Report (IR 82:7) dated February 17, 1982, regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer stated he favored consolidating the municipal election with the general election because he felt it would create a larger voter turnout. Councilmember Mohr stated she favored consolidating the municipal election with the primary election. Councilmember Butler stated he supports consolidating with the general election because it will be a savings in cost and encourage a better turnout; and stating that consolidating with the primary election might tend to be more partisan° Councilmember Wood stated he felt it should be placed on the ballot, as he did not feel it is Council's decision to determine how long to stay in office° It was moved by Councilmember Wood to place the issue of consolidating the municipal elections with the statewide general election on the next ballot. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Kephart,. that Ordinance No. 1027, to be read by title only and waiving further reading thereof, consolidating the general municipal election with the statewide general election, the effect of which would extend councilmembers terms which would have expired on the Tuesday following the April election to after the new November election date, be introduced. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmembers Mohr and Wood ABSENT: None Report on Cit7 Council Compensation Mr. Swift presented his Information Report (IR 82:8) dated February 17, 1982, regarding this matter. 12. 2/23/82