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/ 252 this Council. Ernest Larsen urged Council to get assurances from the Federal government before committing money to the proposed transit system improvements. He felt the $65,00.0 proposed allocation for the softball lights was a blow against energy conservation and urged that the money be used instead for the $50,000 bicycle trail expenditure that was deleted from the budget. Dr. Richard Edlich, Director of Emergency Medical Services and Medical Director for the E,M.S, Council, asked that Council fund the E.M.S. Council for $3,500, citing the many community benefits derived from the council's work. Amongother achievements, he mentioned that the council had developed a medical treatment protocol for hospitals and rescue squads and a radiation treatment plan that is unique in the country; both these plans have become state~wide models for community medical treatment plansl~ He alsO mentioned the E.MoS. Council's development of a shock trauma program, a poison preventionplan, comprehensive treatment for rape victims and Cardiac treatment plans. He speculated that there would be no central forum for review of grants to rescue squads, lack-of centralized services and treatment plans and a lack of coordination for the 9.11 emergency number if the E.M.S. CoUnCil disbanded. Lionel Key congratulated Council on their budget-cutting measures so far and mentioned he would also like to see the following cuts: $97,000, Economic Development.; $32,000, Citizens' Assistance; $41,000, RSVP; 20% cut in data processing. William S. Johnson spoke in favor of the school board budget. He has three children in the schOol system and is the husband of a teacher. He said he is not worried about the system now but wonders what it will be like in three years when his youngest child enters school. He thinks the City will lose some of its best teachers and chided Council for undervaluing City teachers. The public hearing was adjourned and Council went on to discuss final budget proposals. Mr. Buck moved to reinstate the original 9.5% pay increase for City employees and Mrs. O'Brien seconded the motion. The motion was defeated by the folloWing vote. Ayes-: Mr. Buck, Mrs. O'Brien. Noes: Mr. Albro, Mr. Brunton, Mr. Gatewood. On motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mrs. O'Brien, Council reinstated $14,717 for the VPI&SU Extension Service by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Albro, Mr. Brunton, Mr. Buck, Mrs. O'Brien. No: Mr. Gatewood. Mr. Albro requested that the Extension Service report a plan for coordination with the County office by July 1. On motion by Mr, Buck, seconded by Mrs. O'Brien, Council defeated a motion to add $5,000 for the M~A..C.A.A. Children's