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Councilors agreed with the recommendation regarding the SPCA. Dr. Brown asked how many stipends would the funding provide for QCC farm. Mr. Huja said he supports QCC farms, but not stipends for volunteers. Dr. Brown said he wants to learn more about what the expansion means. He said he thinks the program is good and really supports it. The majority of Council supports funding for QCC. Mr. Norris asked if the funding for the Mohr Center is for one year or a multi-year issue. Mike Costanzo, Director of the Mohr Center, said he does not see State funding returning. Responding to a question from Dr. Brown, Police Chief Tim Longo said that the Mohr Center saves officers a tremendous amount of time. Council supported funding for the Mohr Center. The majority of Council supported level funding for Children, Youth and Families Services at $22,000 if they can raise $8,000. Council agreed to leave funding in reserve for McIntire wading pool pending a th discussion on April 6. Dr. Brown noted that the County is looking for support from the City for its easement and preservation projects Council supported advertising for the housing planner position, and Mr. Huja suggested changing the position title. The policies were reviewed for the Strategic Investment account. Mr. Taliaferro asked for a list of job titles funded by utility funds. Public Comment Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, expressed concern about infrastructure delays. She said she is worried about outcomes of the Real Dads program. Ms. Joy Johnson, Hardy Drive, said the City needs to educate people better about how to apply for funding. She said no technical assistance is available. The meeting was adjourned. ______________________________ _____________________________ President Clerk