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Session 1239, Minutes March 10, 1980 Page 10 considered for the consultant post, if one is retained, because of his complete knowledge of this field. Councilman Adams asked Dr. Eastwood about the equipment used in cable television. Dr. Eastwood said most of it is similar and basically comes from the same suppli- ers, but there can be large differences in quality, and the technology is changing quite rapidly. The quality of the components determines the potential for offer- ing innovative services. Councilman Adams said he was concerned about the issue of privacy and two-way capability. Dr. Eastwood said some studies on this matter had been done at Washington University, and suggested that the Council might want to examine them. Dr. Eastwood said he would.come to the meeting March 17 at the Community Center, where this matter will be discussed. Mayor Mooney announced that St. Louis County has scheduled a seminar on cable tele- vision on March 12 at 7:00 P.M. at the Clayton Community Center. Councilman Lieberman said he felt this subject should have been put on the agenda only by a person who had voted negatively at the last Council meeting on the matter of hiring a cable television consultant. Councilman Glickert concurred. Council- man Lieberman moved to table the discussion. Councilman Sabol seconded the motion. Councilman Metcalfe said Councilman Lieberman was technically correct, but felt the matter should not be tabled. She thought it should be discussed since it is such an important matter, and the meeting at the Community Center is just a week away. Councilman Glickert objected because she felt proper procedure was not followed, and she also said she felt the matter had been settled at the last Council meeting. Councilman Adams (who voted negatively at the last meeting) moved to reconsider the matter of retaining a consultant. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYES: Councilmen Adams, Metcalfe and Kelley. NAYS: Councilmen Lieberman, Sabol, Glickert and Mayor Mooney. The mo- tion to reconsider was defeated by a vote of four to three. PERSONNEL REPORT The Personnel report for the week ending March 8, 1980, was received and ordered filed. INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS Investment of City funds made by the Director of Finance during the month of Febru- ary, 1980, was reported. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT The Police Department.report for the week of February 24, 1980, through March 1, 1980, was received and ordered filed. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT The Fire Department report for the week of March 2, 1980, through March 8, 1980, was received and ordered filed.