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18-1 Mr. Huntoon said much of the problem stems from the fact that the large water softeners do not dump salt into the sewer system on a continuous basis. Mayor Huntoon said it is possible that sampling has occurred during the 18 hours in between discharging. Mr. Young said Mr. Hadfield is visiting the various businesses in town and making a listing of what chemicals are being used and the amounts. Councilman Gonzales asked Mr. Young if, as Community Services Director, he couldn't handle the work assigned to Mr. Hadfield. Mr. Young replied time permitting, however, he didn't think that he could spend the amount of time that is required and this is something that has to be done. Mr. Young said this was something new to most everyone because of the Federal restrictions on discharges and the high possibility of fines for violations. Mr. Young said that it takes one-half million gallons of domestic water to dilute the 100 lb. of salt dumped into the sewer. Councilman Gonzales felt the position was a duplication and that the Administrative Assistant work could be accom- plished by the Director. Councilman Hayes said he was for keeping the position. Councilwoman Spragins asked Mr. Young what his duties were as all the bases seem covered. Mr. Young replied that as Director he coordinated the activities of the divisions charged to him. Further discussion followed on Sodiums, Chlorides and Borons, the possibility of getting hit with fines for violations, the cease and desist order that might be issued by the Water Quality Control Board. Councilwoman Spragins said if an industry is found that is in violation and they fail to cooperate, what action can be taken. Mr. Young explained the procedure that would be followed; visiting the violators, suggestions of alternative methods, time for compliance and he further said if they didn't comply within the time allowed them; the matter would be turned over to our City Attorney and it would be a court issue. Councilman Gonzales continued to say he had always been leary of the reorganization. Mr. Young further explained other areas of Mr. Hadfield's responsibility and cited working with Mr. Caldera of the Refuse Division. Mr. Young said, in his work here, he again worked with the community on problem areas in this division; he handled the Park Bond Act and made contact with Sacramento; processes the contracts for all public work projects, worked on the Accident Location Surveilance Program with State Office of Traffic Safety - through his timely effort, all were funded in the amount of 10070, he coordinates and follows up on Citizens complaints; he has come up with a reporting procedure form and does a large amount of report writing. City Manager Huffaker said it has become a monumental task to keep abreast of all the reams of paper in reports that are requested of us from all governmental regions. Councilman Gonzales said he is wondering if Mr. Johnsen in the City Manager's Office could handle the areas of legis- lation and grants to avoid a duplication. Councilman Gonzales asked how Mr. Hadfield came to be over the Refuse Superintendent, (Mr. Caldera) when it was his understanding that Mr. Caldera was doing a good job. Mr. Young explained Mr. Hadfield is not over any of the Superintendents, however, our Superintendents are field crew and task oriented and when they get into other areas of public contact that is the last thing that is taken care of. Councilman Gonzales asked if Mr. Young was saying that Mr. Caldera was limited in his capabilities. Mr. Young replied no, however, in his opinion any system can stand some improvement and any time we become satisfied then he would say we have lost contact. Mr. Gonzales said he would agree with improving the system and this year we are faced with a budget that needs improving and it is his feeling he is looking in the right areas. Both Councilman Gonzales and Mrs. Spragins felt the position was a duplication and could be done as before reorganiza- tion., City Manager Huffaker said that Council should note that prior to reorganization the department had 77 positions and now they are down to 74, a net reduction of 2 as 1 position in Engineering is proposed. Councilwoman Spragins stated she is of the opinion that there are 3 positions in City Hall that can go and she has to admit that she voted for them. She has had second thoughts and feels the positions are very unnecessary. Mrs. Spragins said in this instance, the Administrative Assistant is one of the three. Councilwoman Spragins stated the salaries for these 3 positions are high and would more than pay the salaries of the lower positions that have been deleted. Mrs. Spragins said the department heads need to go back to work and delete the assistants. Mayor Huntoon was of the opinion that people who feel that way really do not know what"�s going on. Councilman Gonzales reiterrated he was for deletion of the Administrative Assistant, however, that review of the budget should proceed with that position being asterisk for further review. Councilman Gonzales asked Councilman Rehrer for his opinion. Councilman Rehrer replied that he had been opposed to the table of organization presented during reorganization, he felt the City was top heavy and he still feels that way and bodies should be placed out in the field where the work is being done. Community Services -Engineer Councilman Hayes asked what the difference was between a Principal Engineering Aide and a Senior Engineering Aide. Mr. Young said duties primarily, a Senior Engineering Aide is the Rodman or Chairman, the City works primarily with a two-man survey crew - the Principal Aide is the party chief, the Principal is also used in the office. JUN 2 6 1975