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Mr. Peterson explained it is not only the youth speeding through the area, adults driving to and from work are speeding as well. He stated the stop sign in front of his home should be removed and have a speed limit sign placed in this area to remind traffic ofthe limits. Ted Peterson, 6933 Pheasant Lane, stated the police enforcement on Pheasant Lane is extremely poor. He stated there is only one stop sign on Center Street which increases the traffic flow along this roadway. Mayor WiIharber encouraged Mr. Peterson to take down license plates and make/model of vehicles to report to the police. Mayor WiIharber stated this issue arose from complaints of high-speed traffic in the City and a proposal for a new program using a hand held radar throughout the City is being considered. He explained the Council is looking for residents interested in volunteering their time to observe and clock traffic. Council Member Vickers encouraged the residents to take responsibility of their driving and take part in this program. She added that this Council has drafted a letter to the police department to note all speeding will be a violation and not a warning. Council Member Sweeney reiterated to the residents that stop signs provide a false sense of security for those in the neighborhood. He encouraged the residents to educate their children to look before they cross or play in the street. Ms. Nasca asked that the City create more community awareness throughout the City to share with the residents the concern of high-speed traffic. Mayor WiIharber encouraged the residents to take up a crime watch in their neighborhood to communicate the speeding issues and danger of high-speed traffic. VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS County Bank - SDecial Use Pennit. Site Plan ADproval Mayor WiIharber reviewed the site plan, grading plan, and building elevations as proposed for the County Bank to be located at the intersection of 21 st Avenue and Main Street. He advised ofthe Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation that the Special Use Pennit and site plan be approved contingent upon three conditions. Mr. Peterson noted all issues have been addressed by the County Bank and they are willing to comply with staff suggestions. Greg Owens, President of the County Bank, presented the site plan for the proposed County Bank. He noted the staff is excited to come into the City of Centerville. Mike Shaft, Shea Architects, reviewed the access and site plan of the County Bank with the Council. He stated the building is set back on the property to allow for additional landscaping. Mr. Shaft noted the drive-up window is on the left of the building, which would be heavily landscaped. He added that the one-way drive through roadway would be narrow to minimize the use of blacktop in this development with the parking 4