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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 12,1965 I , I SWIMMING POOL 16:6536 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1965 The City Council met in adjourned regular session on May 12, 1965, at 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Arcadia City Hall. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None In continuing the study of the preliminary 1965-66 budget, the Fire Chief presented the operation of a three-platoon working schedule for his department which he recommends adopting. He explained that by adding 3 men the Department could have the same number of men on duty each 24 hours; that under the present system the stations call in off-duty men, at overtime expense, to complete. crews to compensate for men on vacations or on sick leave. He stated in part that the 1965-66 budget would require an additional $7200 since the increase in the fire department's complement of three men would not begin before January 1, 1966 if the plan were approved. Firemen would work 24 hours and be off 48 hours under the proposed system permitting the same men to work together which is not possible under the present system. (Report on file in the office of the City Manager). The City Council took the matter under consideration for determination to be made prior to completion of budget review. In deliberations, Account No. 433 E-40 Water Department, was reduced $1000. Extensive discussion held on the Library Budget Account as it relates to the Art and Lecture Room maintenance and operation cost. Whether or not cultural activities are an integral part of the Library function was discussed. It was brought out that some of the costs are from use of the room by groups not connected with the Library, for instance, the Community Theatre pays $5 a night when it plays but nothing when in rehearsal, The discussion stemmed from the proposal to transfer from the General Tax Funds $4,677.55 to aid in the Library Budget for the maintenance of the subject room for the ensuing fiscal year. It was MOVED by Councilman Balser that the City Council Library credit of $4500 (409-49 A&LR maintenance) other Libnary use, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried following roll call vote: allow the than for on the AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Forman, Reibold Councilmen Considine, Turner None The City Council reviewed the plans and specifications of the proposed swimming facilities to be constructed on school property with the City to participate financially and have use thereof. The Administrative Assistant explained in detail the renderings which were APPROVED in principle on MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. until May 17, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room. /1/J r ~'Vtl4t ~ 1. City Clerk 5-12-65