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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 14, 2007 Bastian explained that it has been the County's experience that a juvenile put into the detention system is very likely to reoffend and come back. Therefore, the County is looking at alternatives to keeping these kids in school and getting them and their families the services they need. Bastian reported that the JDAI/DMC committee is working to bring together County agencies, community members, and public officials to reduce the number of juveniles placed in secure detention and to eliminate racial disparities in the juvenile justice system. Bastian encouraged any of the Council that have an interest to become involved. Parker pointed out the increasingly diverse population in the County and noted the need to focus on the disproportionate number of minorities in confinement. The County is trying to determine what is going on and the issues involved. She also noted that juveniles are getting into the system at younger and younger ages. McGraw asked if there are resources available to interpret graffiti, indicating the need to determine whether the graffiti is gang-related. Parker noted that the County works to get graffiti removed immediately. Parker suggested that the City contact Sheriff Fletcher on this issue. The City Administrator reported that when graffiti appears in the City, the Sheriff's Department is contacted immediately. If there is evidence of gang activity, the Sheriffls Department tracks this. We attempt to have graffiti removed immediately. Blesener noted that the yard waste site that has previously been located on Beam Avenue was very convenient to Little Canada residents. He asked if consideration is being given to any additional recycling sites. Parker stated that she has not heard that another location was desired until now. If the City received a lot of requests for a closer location, these should be forwarded to her. The City Administrator noted that the City's trash collection program offers unlimited yard waste collection for $48 per year. Yard waste can be bagged and placed at the curb for pick up. The Council thanked Commissioner Parker and Judge Bastian for their presentations. CONSENT Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: AGENDA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-II-288 -APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING: *APROVAL OF THE VOUCHERS;