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Sessio~ 1221, l~nutes June 18, 1979 Page 11 The Council then decided to examine each department's budget in turn, in the order in which it is placed in the budget, starting with Legislative Services. There was some discussion about changes in the advertising and dues and memberships categories. Advertising for U.C.R.S will now be in the Human Resources budget. There has been a large increase in dues for several organizations, but most of the Council feel the organizations in question perform necessary functions, and the Council should belong. Councilman Kelley moved that the Traveling Expenses category be reduced from $9000 to $7000. Councilman Sabol seconded the motion. The motion was defeated by a vote of five to two. Councilman Sabol questioned the increase in Minor Office Furniture and Equipment. Hr. Ellman said the increase was to purchase some furni- ture for the Mayor's office. Joyce Banaszak, 6926 Pershing, asked to address the Council. Ms Banaszak said she is preparing a report comparing the budget of University City with other municipal- ities. She also commented on several specific budgetary items--dues and memberships, traveling expenses, and food--and suggested that these items be decreased. Councilman Kelley moved that the }~nor Office Furniture and Equipment category in Legislative Services be changed from $2700 to $700. Councilman Sabol seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYES: Councilmen Lieber- man, Adams, Kelley and Sabol. NAYS: Councilmen Metcalfe, Glickert and Mayor Moon- ay. The motion carried by a vote of four to three. In section 1011, Personnel Department, there was discussion on advertising, medical and dental services, education benefits, and food. The discussion moved to 1013, Human Resources. Councilman Metcalfe drew attention to the fact that the securing of grants for this department exceeds the amount bud- geted for the department, and she feels it is very important that the taxpayer re- alize this. Brief discussion ensued. The next section to be discussed was 1014, Legal Services. Joyce Banaszak again asked to address the Council. She questioned the purchase of a word processor, maintaining that they are usually leased rather than purchased. She also said legal services in University City are much higher than they are in any other municipality. Several Councilmen asked her to substantiate her figures, and she said she would, although she did not have them with her. Under 1017, ~intenance of City Property, both }~yor Mooney and Councilman Kelley expressed concern for the drop from $18~000 to $8,000. Mr. Ellman said several large projects in this category were completed, and any other projects which need large scale maintenance are too large to be included here--they are the type of thing which belong in a bond issue. The next section to be discussed was 2010, Police Department° Councilman Lieberman asked if the budget reflected the elimination of the noon crossing guards, and the gradual phasing out of eight regular crossing guards, and Mr. Ellman said it did. Councilman Hetcalfe related that the Traffic Commission has specific recommendations in letter form for the Council, which the Council will receive in a day or two° Councilman Lieberman asked about REJIS funding, and was told it is in the budget under 5.03 Telephone (Communications). Councilman Lieberman moved that that amount be reduced by $12,000 in this category, based on the fact that he feels, as does the Council and the St. Louis County Municipal League, that county-wide services should