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Mr. Castorena stated that Staff had found the electrical wiring process too expensive, so instead, the city is using battery powered clocks. Councilman Rehrer questioned the purchase of the utility scooters, stating that previously this item had come before the Council and it was stated at that time that they were not feasible for city use. Finance Director McGuire stated that incident involved the use of utility scooters for the reader meters and that they were not practical for that type of use, however, they were very good when used for park maintenance. On Council consensus the Parks Budget was approved. Plunge City Manager Huffaker reported that no appropriations were made due to the pool being closed this summer. Councilman Rehrer stated he felt some type of appropriation should be made to provide trans- portation for those children involved in the Summer Recreation Program in the event the pool situation is the same next year. Recreation Supervisor Lofy indicated that money had been allocated under the Recreation Budget for this purpose. Recreation Supervisor Lofy stated that perhaps now would be the time to bring up the subject of the Marlin Swim Team swim coach, as it does pertain to the plunge. City Manager Huffaker stated that it could be discussed now, but would best be considered under Recreation. Mr. Huffaker stated that as previously discussed in the past, the City has hired a life guard to work at the city plunge who has also acted as the swim coach for the Marlin=Swim Team. Mr. Huffaker stated that the swim coach has been paid $2.25 per hour for twelve hours per week, for twelve weeks. Mr. Huffaker stated that this had been done due to the fact that the Marlin Swim Team was using the city plunge, however, now it will be swimming at the Valley College pool. Discussion followed with the Council consensus ruling that the City could no longer pay the salary of the swim coach for the Marlin Swim Team. Recreation City Manager Huffaker reported that the major increase in this budget is in the salary area where several new programs have been initiated and for which temporary personnel will be needed. Mr. Huffaker stated that he would further like to increase this area, due to the fact that in early Spring the City began using the Reserve Officers at the various parks because of the vandalism situation and they would like to continue this. Mr. Huffaker said he is proposing this under Recreation rather than Police because Staff would like to be able to keep track of the vandalism cost factor. City Manager Huffaker stated that the addition would be $1,500 to Account No. 02, Salaries, temporary and that the reserve officers are paid $2.50 hourly. Councilman Rherer saked how this funding was handled during the Fall of the year when the officers do football games, etc. City Manager Huffaker replied that the School District pays the City a set hourly rate. City Manager Huffaker asked Mr. Lofy to review some of the new proposed programs. Mr. Huffaker stated that there is one proposal that the City is still looking into and that is a boxing program. The liability is being checked. Mr. Lofy reported that as soon as the new High School gym is open and scheduling for the use of the gym is completed, the City will have an Open Basketball Program. Mr. Lofy said other activities would be a Wednesday Youth Night at the High School Gym, Weight Lifting, Summer Tennis, and a Boys Wrestling Program as well as, the regular recreation activi- ties that have been conducted from year to year. Councilwoman Spragins asked about a class in Square Dancing. Mr. Lofy replied that whenever Mrs. Spragins was ready to teach the class he would initiate the program. Councilwoman Spragins and Councilman Hayes commended Mr. Lofy for his ability to coordinate and work so well with the School District in setting up the various recreation activities. On Council consensus the Recreation Budget was approved. Community Center Mr. Huffaker stated this budget provides for temporary help and the minimal expenses incurred at the community center. On Council consensus the Community Center Budget was approved. 53