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Special Session 1079, ~iinutes June 26, 1974 Page 7 that additional information can be received from the administration with regard to the change in the increased benefits of the plan. Notion seconded by Councilman Woods, and carried. I. Councilman Glickert said she had previously brought up the necessity for pur- chasing a podium for the Council Chamber which would be helpful to citizens in addressing the Council, but did not see it included in the Budget. After some discussion, it was moved that $200 be added to Account 1000E for this purpose. ~otion seconded by Councilman Woods and unanimously carried. Councilman Weissenburger moved that the City Manager's salary for the fiscal year 1974-75 be adjusted to $27,456 (regular salary) and $1,595 (deferred compensation). Motion seconded by Councilman Glickert and unanimously carried. Councilman Woods moved approval of the Expenditure Appropriations as amended in accordance with Mr. Ellman's memorandum of June 26th. Motion seconded by Councilman Werner and unanimously carried. Councilman Weissenburger moved adoption of the Budget as presented with the various changes made this evening and in past meetings. Motion seconded by Councilman Glickert. Upon inquiry by the Mayor whether any member of the public wishes to speak to the issue, there was no response. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. BID PROPOSALS - TRACTOR: City Manager Henry reviewed bid proposals which hsve been received for the furnishing of a tractor to be used for weed mowing among other purposes; an allowance was asked for a 1958 tractor. The administrative forces recommend- ed that contract be awarded to Brinker Tractor Sales in the l~et amount of $5,742.00~ for Model 20 Turf Tractor, this being the lowest and best bid. Following some discussion, it was moved by Councilman ~issenburger, second- ed by Councilman Woods and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the administrative forces be approved and that contract be awarded to Brinker Tractor Sales in the Net amount of $5,742.00, this being the lowest and best bid. BID PROPOSALS - 1974 TRUCK CI~ASSIS: The City Manager reviewed bid proposals which have been received for the furnishing of a 1974 Truck Chassis and Cab for animal control purposes. The administrative forces recommended that contract be awarded to Kribs Ford City for a 1974 Ford F-100 at $3,072.00, this being the lowest and best bid. Councilman Lieberman raised numerous questions which were answered by City Manager Henry and Mr. V. A. Ellman (Director of Finance). The City b~nager explained that there will be a separate bid on the body itself. Councilman Lieberman inquired whether the Dodge pick-up had intentionally been omitted and City Manager Henry said he would obtain this information. Councilman Lieberman suggested that a spot-light be added for use of the truck at night. There was some discussion of the colors, and City ~.~anager Henry said that consideration is being given to eventually changing the color of City ve- hicles for safety reasons. Councilman Weissenburger moved that the recommendation of the administrative forces be approved and that contract be awarded to Kribs Ford City for a 1974 Ford F-100 in the amount of $3,072.00, this being the lowest and best bid. Motion seconded by Councilman Werner and unanimously carried. It was