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had enacted a hiring freeze and it was never rescinded. She indicated that a hiring freeze would be proposed at a subsequent meeting. Motion by Councilmember Bennett, seconded by Mayor Fulp, to submit the matter of a hiring freeze for consideration in the near future. Councilmember Sanders disagreed and termed it ludicrous to allow the City to be guided by a newspaper and its innuendo. Councilmember Bennett countered that The Sun did not write the article without facts, noting it had quoted officials who declared they had no knowledge that the budget was balanced on LLMD tax and utility users tax. She expressed concern and suggested suspension of any action for three weeks until there is a clear understanding of the City's fiscal standing, from the auditors. Ms. Elaine Craig, representative of SBPEA, said she appreciated the difficult decision to be made by Council; however, she noted that several positions were promotions for some City employees. After discussion, Councilmember Bennett and Mayor Fulp withdrew the motion and the second thereto. On Item 4, Councilmember Hansen asked why not wait until tires were needed to buy them. Finance Director Vega said this was to set the sum of $43,714, based on the prior year's usage and the purchase order is drawn upon as needed. Councilmember/Director Hutton explained that budgeted vehicle replacement parts were kept in the bidder's stores. Councilmember Hutton Asked if Agenda Items 8, 11 and 12 were new positions or budgeted. He specifically asked if Item 8 was a new position and Finance Director Vega stated it was not. Personnel Director Harmon explained it was not a new position but an existing position being upgraded from Account Tech II. Finance Director Vega said that the person presently occupying the position held a B.A. Degree in accounting and was performing accountant duties. CONSENT CALENDAR: (1) Minutes Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 1996, as on file in the Office of the City Clerk. (2) Warrants Approval of Accounts Payable Voucher Register dated February 6 1996, consisting of 11 Pages; Accounts Payable Voucher Register dated February 12, 1996, consisting of 26 Pages; Payroll Warrants Register dated February 13, 1996, consisting of 11 Pages; Payroll Warrants Register dated February 13, 1996, consisting of One Page; Payroll Warrants Register dated February 14, 1996, consisting of 2 FEB 2 0 1996