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their word, the Chamber has really worked on promotion and is always represented at the Council meetings. Councilman Gonzales further stated that Planning Director Williams is a very good Planning Director, but does not have sufficient time to give to public relations in promotional acti- vities, cti- vities. Mayor Huntoon repeated the motion on the floor, that the Council budget an even $20,000 for the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Huntoon asked if the Council was ready for the question. Councilwoman Spragins stated she would like to hear the Mayor's comments and also those of Councilman Rehrer. Mayor Huntoon stated he had made his opinion quite clear before and that he was sure the Council was going to rule as it should and as he would have it rule, and stated the Chamber has a very definite place, the place should be PR and information primarily and that a $20,000 subsidy from the City is not justified. Councilwoman Spragins stated she had just had a very upset woman on the phone in regards to budgeting of the Marlin Swim Team and although she realizes this is an item that connot be considered, the additional $5,300 for the Chamber is a lot of money and she would hope the Chamber would try to get along on what has already been budgeted and then if in mid -year they have a good program going and prove so to the Council; Council could then take another look at the money. Mayor Huntoon called for a Roll Call vote. Councilman Rehrer stated he wished to make a comment. Councilman Rehrer said he felt the Chamber had done a tremendous job this past year in comparison to years past, by the same token he is obligated to look closely at City dollars. Mr. McGuern asked to make one more comment. Mr. McGuern said in response to Councilwoman Spragins' remarks, that he hoped people realized that the program was either going to be done or it wasn't. Mr. McGuern said it is not possible to'begin a years program full force and hope that mid -way additional funds were granted, it is not possible to operate that way. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Hayes - YES, Councilwoman Spragins - NO, Councilman Rehrer - YES, Councilman Gonzales - YES, Mayor Huntoon - NO. Motion carried. Adoption of Budget for Fiscal Year 1974-75. City Manager Huffaker stated as previously indicated at the last budget meeting, this year Staff is asking that the adoption of the budget be made by resolution rather than by minute action. Mr. Huffaker said the budget resolution has certain guidelines that bear some rem strictions, however, it is flexible. Mr. Huffaker explained the guidelines involve the three main catagories; salary accounts, general supplies, and capital outlay/improvements. Mr. Huffaker stated within these bud- geted activities transfer of funds with approval of the appropriate forms would be permitted, however, capital items and any change in the table or organization would require Council action by resolution. City Manager Huffaker said that changes to the budget through resolu- tion will afford the City better record keeping and control. Councilmen Hayes and Gonzales both indicated they were favorable to the budget adoption guidelines outlined by the City Manager. Councilman Rehrer stated he had several questions regarding the unclassified positions as they relate to the budget. Councilman Rehrer stated he did not feel the City needed that many people in management positions. Councilwoman Spragins stated she understood that the City already had these people on board and that this was a formality in making appropriate title changes. Mayor Huntoon asked City Manager Huffaker to clarify the matter being discussed. City Manager Huffaker explained that the public hearing that is scheduled for this evening is to effectuate those positions that have been previously outlined to the Council during the departmental budget reviews and review of organizational structure. Mr. Huffaker stated there are a lot of title changes and there are some new positions. Mr. Huffaker stated that about 4 or 5 years ago, the State legislature made it possible for City Council's to pass an ordinance to remove management positions from classified s tatus under Civil Service and that the thinking behind this is to make these positions more re- sponsive, also, it does eliminate the time element for due process in dismissal cases. Finance Director McGuire stated those people listed under his department that involve the change from classified to unclassified, with the exception of one, have accepted the change. Councilman Rehrer stated he was aware that the restructuring of some of the departments had already been discussed but he simply does not agree with it and personally feels the City has greater need for a Public Works Director/City Engineer than all these additional manage- ment personnel. Councilman Hayes stated that he would like to request an Executive Session on Item No. 3. 'JUN 2 71974