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Executive Session The Mayor stated he would advise Mrs. Wadlington of the Council's feelings. A motion by Mrs. O'Brien, seconded by Mr. Gatewood that Council meet in~xecutive session to discuss a matter exempted by Section 2.1-344(a)(1) of the Virginia Freedom off!Information Act, was adopted by the following recorded vote. Ayes: Mr. Albro, Mr. Brunton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Gatewood and Mrs. O'Brien. Noes: None. On motion the meeting adjourned. Work Session re: Budgets Clerk President BASEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM - APRIL 5, 1979 A work session was held on this date with the following members present: Mr. Albro, Mr. Brunton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Gatewood and Mrs. O'Brien. Absent: None. The Mayor opened the meeting and stated that this work session would focus mainly on the City Budget and asked the City Manager for any remarks he might have. The City Manager stated that in past years the Council had gone over the budget page by page, but this year he would ue a different approach and focus on major changes and over issues Council wished to cover. He stated he thinks revenues are estimated pretty accurately and are based on a moderate growth in the economy. He stated that there is included in the budget a $110,000 service charge to the University and if Council agrees an ordinance will have to be adopted. He stated the budget contains a decrease in the tax rate of 11¢ and general fund expenditures are in line actually less than growth. He stated there is a $120,000 contingency fund which may be used for special appropriations during the year; 5~% across the board cost of living increase for all employees, and enough funds provided for merit increases for 50% of the employees and these merit, increases are tied to performance. He stated that the increases are designed to stay within the President's wage and price guidelines. He stated there are a number of agency budgets which the staff has not recommended full funding. He also touched on other items such as consultant fees which include money for productivity s~.udy; funds for an annual report; and a computer assisted assessment program which would cut costs in future years. He also stated that there are additional funds from the state of $220,000 he would like to see part used for sidewalks and part to be used for reducing the tax rate further. He stated that there are two new employees =ecommended in the gas fund and they are needed for safety reamons. In the Capital Budget he stated that there was money for bicycle trails, there was money for dedicated-but-unaccepted streets and drainage had been increased in this years budget and the roofs on the schools can be repaired. He stated there is money for