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Session 1223, Minutes June 25~ 1979 Page 11 possible--most of the fire equipment is at least ten years old, and in addition, there is a lead time of up to two years when equipment is ordered. It was brought out that all large fire equipment has been acquired in the past through a bond is- sue. After further brief discussion, the question was called for and all voted Aye except Councilman Glickert, who voted Nay° Discussion now moved to 80Q.0~ Revenue Sharing Fund. Councilman Metcalfe moved that the Community Education Program be kept at $15~200, contingent on the follo~*ing con- ditions: (1) that a detailed regular accounting of revenue and expenditures be pro- vided to the city, (2) that hiring and evaluation of personnel be the responsibility of the appropriate Coordinating Council representatives from the city and school district~ (3) that a record of participation in programs be provided to the City, (4) that offers for program generation be made to school neighborhoods in which there are now no community school activities, and (5) with the previous input, the struc- ture of the entire community school program will be reviewed in six months. It was ascertained that there would be a monthly report, also. Councilman Kelley thought it might be necessary to make the changes by ordinance rather than resolution as pro- posed by Councilman Metcalfe. Councilman Glickert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Kay, the City Attorney~ will determine if it is necessary for an ordinance to be passed in order to implement the preceding conditions. Councilman Adams asked to return to 1010, Legislative Services. As an affirmative voter, he moved to reinstate the full amount of $2700 to 1.03 Minor Office Furniture and Equipment under Commodities. Last week the Council had voted to cut this amount to $700. Councilman Metcalfe seconded the motion. Ail voted Aye except Councilmen Kelley and Sabol, who voted Nay. SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHMENT OF PROPERTY TAX RATE The City ~.~nager said it was in order for the City Council to set a public hearing to review the effect on municipal revenues of actual assessed valuations for the 1979-80 fiscal year received from the St. Louis County Assessor. The City Council will pass a property tax rate based on estimated valuations this evening, and Mis- souri state law requires that actual assessed valuations be used by municipalities and that such valuations be advertised. A suggested time is July 16, 1979, at 8:30 P.M. Councilman Adams so moved, seconded by Councilman Glickert and carried unanimously. RETURN TO BUDGET DISCUSSION Councilman Kelley wanted to return to ~012~ Administrative Services. He moved that the City Manager's salary, 1.1 under S~,mmary of Personal Services, be increased by 7%. Councilman Sabol seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Under 1013~ Human Resources, CouncAlman Kelley moved that 1.10 Miscellaneous Outside Personal Services under Contractual Services be increased by $480 to $35,760° The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams and carried unanimously. Mr. Ellman said some transfers of funds were necessary to facilitate the City's tak- ing over of the concession stands at the golf course and the swimming pool. He said $3700 should be transferred under 3520 Golf Course from 1o10 }~scellaneous Outside Personal Services under Contractual Services to 3.0 Temporary and Part-time Employ- ees Pay under Personal Services. In 3550 Swimming Pool $4000 should be transferred from 1.10 Miscellaneous Outside Personal Services under Contractual Services to 3.0 Temporary and Part-time Employees Pay under Personal Services. Councilman Metcalfe so moved, seconded by Councilman Kelley and carried unanimously.