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Mr. Towe stated that he would not favor funding the additional employee in the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. Mr. Vandever and Rev. Edwards stated that they would favor support a half-time employee in the Clerk's office and Ms. Waters stated that she would favor a half-time employee conditional upon discussing the matter further with persons familiar with the Clerk's office. Mr. Hendrix recommended that the Library be allocated an additional $35,000 for basic programs ~contingent upon County funding and an additional $10,000 for expanded hours. Mr. Buck recommended that Council delay passage of the retirement ordinance to-allow employees age 55 with 30 years of service to retire with full benefits until funding in next year's budget is assured. It was agreed that additional funding for the Piedmont Council of the Arts and the Virginia Discovery Museum would not be approved. Mr. Hendrix stated that additional funding to address Region TenJs deficit.could be taken out of~the General Fund balance. ~ Rev. Edwards and Mr. Vandever stated that they would support the additional Congregate Meals day at Carver and funding for half of the community education coordinator at SARA. Mr. Buck stated that he would support the 5th day at Carver. Ms. Waters stated that she would be interested in seeing demonstrable efforts of SARA's community education coordinator. Mr. Hendrix explained to Council that extraordinarily large insurance claims have created a $415,000 deficit which he recommended be paid out of the following funds: General Fund - $349,000~ Gas Fund - $40,500~ Water Fund - $12,750; and Wastewater Fund - $12,750. Mr. Hendrix noted that a 40% increase in insurance premiums has been included in next year's budget. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Buck, Council unanimously approved addressing deficit created by the insurance claims as recommended above by Mr. Hendrix. The meeting was adjourned. COUNCIL CHAMBER - April 3, 1989 'Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Buck, Rev. Edwards, Mr. Towe, Mr. Vandever, Ms. Waters. MINUTES On motion by Mr. Vandever, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the minutes of the February 21st meeting were unanimously approved as presented. On motion by Mr. Towe, seconded by Mr. Vandever, the minutes of the February 27th meeting were unanimously approved as presented.