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Regular Council Meeting February 10, 2014 Page 8 A Motion to form a task force of equal numbers of supporters and non - supporters for the ordinance to be led by Council Members Grossnickle and Frierson was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Wright. Council Member Grossnickle said he did not want to serve, because he could not be fair. Both Council Members Grossnickle and Frierson declined to serve on the task force. Mayor Hashmi said he would volunteer his services, as did Council Member Drake. A Motion to form a task force comprised of equal numbers of both side was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 1 nay, with Council Member Grossnickle casting the dissenting vote. Mayor Hashmi asked those persons interested in serving on the task force to give their contact information to the city clerk. 12. Receive and discuss annual report and plans for the Police Department. Police Chief Bob Hundley presented the police department's annual report, which included staffing levels, the issue of employee retention, equipment, animal control, statistical information for arrests and motor vehicle accidents, as well recognition of the department for the Best Practices Program. Following the report, Chief Hundley answered questions from City Council. 13. Presentation and discussion of the annual racial profiling report. Chief Hundley said Dr. Fritsch was unable to be at the meeting due to weather conditions. A Motion to table this item was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Discuss and take action on guidelines for community garden participation. Kristy Farmer said she created an application based on guidelines received from Mr. Godwin, and further said they wanted to make some changes but she had not spoken to Mr. Godwin about the changes. Mayor Hashmi suggested she meet with Mr. Godwin about the proposed changes prior to the Council taking action on this item. A Motion to table this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Receive and act on update of storm debris removal. Mr. Godwin explained that as of yesterday, a little over 31,000 cubic yards had been collected and TNT was about two - thirds finished with the removal. Mayor Hashmi inquired how much had been spent to date and Mr. Godwin said a little over $100,000 had been spent with TNT and also said some of the $250,000 had been spent on the temporary contractor hired prior