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331 Mayor Huntoon stated that he is very happy with the work the Chamber of Commerce has been doing and the fact that the Chamber and City are working as a team. City Manager Elliott reported that he has recommended an increase in funding and that this be accomplished through Revenue Sharing. Mrs. Elsa Ingalls, Chamber President addressed the City Council saying that a copy of the Chamber's Budget had been forwarded to the City Council. Council Members indicated they had not yet received the Chamber budget. City Manager Elliott located and distributed copies of the Chamber budget. The Chamber was asked what the Goodwill Fund covered. Chamber Manager Dawson reported that occasionally the Chamber sends flowers for funerals. Discussion followed. Some Council Members voicing objection to a full time City Attorney position, and some Council Members endorsing the recommendation. Councilwoman Garcia stated that if a full time City Attorney was not funded there would also be a savings on salary related benefits attached to the recommendation of full time funding. Councilman Rios inquired about the beeper in the Property Rental Account. City Manager Elliott responded the beeper was for the special long distance pager. Planning and Building Director Aguilera reported he is requesting that an existing Position of Building Inspector be elevated to Chief Inspector to allow for one of the inspectors to become the supervisor in Building. Mr. Aguilera stated this would be an increase of $1,824. in salaries, however, a $10,000 salary savings still exists due to the combining of the two Departments under one Director. Discussion followed on the need to have one of the inspectors in the offfice at all times. Mr. Aguilera replied two of the inspectors have field duty and the third inspector acts as the Plan Checker. Discussion followed on various complaints received by Council Members. Mr. Aguilera explained that under the Civic Center Budget there is a proposed new telephone system, an Advance Convertamatic Floor Scrubber, and new furnishings for the Civic Center Conference Room. City Manager Elliott explained the new telephone system stating that it would be entirely automated, that the Intermediate Typist Clerk manning the current switchboard would be transferred to the same job classification and that she has been briefed of such so that she that she understands she will continue to be employed. Council Members inquired about the badges for the Building Inspectors. JUN 1 2 1583 City Attorney N Q City Manager Elliott reported this budget remains substantially the same, however, he is recommending that the City Attorney be funded for Q full time and that this is on request of the City Manager and not from the City Attorney. Mr. Elliott stated that he is utilizing the services of the City Attorney more and more frequently. Discussion followed. Some Council Members voicing objection to a full time City Attorney position, and some Council Members endorsing the recommendation. Councilwoman Garcia stated that if a full time City Attorney was not funded there would also be a savings on salary related benefits attached to the recommendation of full time funding. Councilman Rios inquired about the beeper in the Property Rental Account. City Manager Elliott responded the beeper was for the special long distance pager. Planning and Building Director Aguilera reported he is requesting that an existing Position of Building Inspector be elevated to Chief Inspector to allow for one of the inspectors to become the supervisor in Building. Mr. Aguilera stated this would be an increase of $1,824. in salaries, however, a $10,000 salary savings still exists due to the combining of the two Departments under one Director. Discussion followed on the need to have one of the inspectors in the offfice at all times. Mr. Aguilera replied two of the inspectors have field duty and the third inspector acts as the Plan Checker. Discussion followed on various complaints received by Council Members. Mr. Aguilera explained that under the Civic Center Budget there is a proposed new telephone system, an Advance Convertamatic Floor Scrubber, and new furnishings for the Civic Center Conference Room. City Manager Elliott explained the new telephone system stating that it would be entirely automated, that the Intermediate Typist Clerk manning the current switchboard would be transferred to the same job classification and that she has been briefed of such so that she that she understands she will continue to be employed. Council Members inquired about the badges for the Building Inspectors. JUN 1 2 1583