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Session 1120, I4inutes Page 9 December 15, 1975 foreseeable changes in the future in University City, but, he continued, they apparently were not aware of the possibility of construction of a number of frame buildings in the eastern end of the city. He discussed fire -flow figures and took exception to other statements in the Report relating to reciprocal agreements, ambulance service and manning. He asked for a period of a month to continue to study the report and also asked that consideration be given to some of the controversial issues being placed before the elector- ate. Mr. Nord said that considering a statement made by Mr. Ellman on Friday to the Fire Chief, he wonders whether there was any pressure put on the Fire Chief by Mr. Ellman or the City Council to present a certain point of view, inasmuch as the Fire Chief was required to provide information to Mr. Sella. Mayor Kaufman replied that to the best of his knowledge, neither he nor any member of the Council made any appointment to see Mr. Sella, and as he had indicated earlier, it is not unusual to have a study made. Mr. Nord answered that he did not wish to imply that the Council members directly had any in- fluence on Par. Sella. Mayor Kaufman said, "We are a pretty open society here and if the Chief wants to make some remarks or comments, I don't think any pressure would be placed on bis shoulders." The Mayor further stated that ultimately someone in a chain of command has to make the decision and who- ever is below in that chain of command has to carry out those orders, and he would assume that is precisely what PSr. Ellman had in mind. In reply to a question by Councilman Werner, Mr. Nord said that the Union would be in a position to submit their corments in writing in response to the Report in about a month. Councilman Lieberman suggested to Mr. Nord that he rely less on Pir. Sella's 1963 report, but concentrate his efforts on this Report (1975), and indicate what they think is right or wrong with it. Fire Chief Harvey answered questions by members of the Council in re recipro- cal agreements. Councilman Weissenburger asked for a written report from the administrative forces on reciprocal agreements. Mr. Arthur Valentine, 413 Christine Drive, a member of the University City Fire Department. Mr. Valentine discussed the need for well trained ambulance drivers and felt that if three are dropped as recommended in the Report, it would be a tremendous loss to the citizens of University City. He pointed out also that the ambulance has responded to over 1,000 calls this year. He urged that this service not be reduced. Mr. B. C. Faherty, 8744 Delmar, a citizen of University City. Pir. Faherty, said he was one of the proponents of a petition some years ago which re- sulted in the construction of Fire Engine House #3, because they felt it was needed in the western part of the city. Ile added that tie had no part in selecting the site, and believed it should have been further out. Mr. Faherty recommended that the City's insurance carrier check with PAS to as- certain whether they secured their information,to the effect that there would be no change in classification,from the Insurance Services Office of Missouri. Mr. Jack O'Leary, 7002 Washington, a citizen of University City, asked whether the study had been ordered for the purpose of cutting back the Fire Continued, next page