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Session 1828 December 17, 2001 DISCHARGE THAT CREATES A NUISANCE, CONTAINING A SAVING CLAUSE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Mr. Ollendorff said that this legislation had already been adopted with the BOCA code legislation back in June. This does not need to be done again. He recommends that the Council kill this bill. Mr. Wagner moved defeat. Mr. Sharpe seconded the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Schoomer, Mr. Sharpe, Ms. Colquitt, Mr. Munkel, Mr. Wagner and Mayor Adams. NAYS: none. Bill number 8574 was defeated. BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION: 1. A bill was introduced by Mr. Sharpe, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI, EXTENDING THE TERM OF FRANCHISE WITH CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS ENTERTAINMENT I, L.L.C. TO APRIL 23, 2002. The bill was given its first reading and assigned bill number 8575. 2. A bill was introduced by Ms. Colquitt, entitled: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND SURRENDERING A PORTIONOF AN EASEMENT IN ONE MCKNIGHT PLACE, BUT RESERVING ANY PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS, AND DIRECTING THAT THIS ORDINANCE BE RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI. The bill was given its first reading and assigned bill number 8576. MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS: Mr. Munkel stated that he had received a great number of complaints from his constituents concerning the way that Charter is running their business and practices. They are not being good neighbors. Mr. Lieberman agreed and he also has been receiving a great numbers of calls, as well. The assistant city manager has suggested that the citizens put their complaints in writing and send them to city hall, so that we can compile a complete list. We can't do anything about the fees, but we can do something about the service. Mr. Wagner said that Charter has sent out a notice that they will be increasing the fee because the service has been enhanced. The people have been pointing out that these