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33 February 27, 2001 Council reviewed the program of Leisure Services. Mr. Rinaldi reviewed the organizational chart, vehicle list, equipment list, City parks and facilities, park renovations, Hooker Field renovations, staff, participation information, cost avoidance/cost savings, and financial report. There was considerable discussion regarding job titling and descriptions. Mr. Rinaldi stated, "There hasn't been a change in park fees in twenty years." Council Member Dallas moved to suspend the hiring of a Recreation Specialist until budget time; the motion was dully seconded. Mr. Rinaldi stated, "If the vacancy isn't filled until then, changes in the summer programming would need to be made." Council Member Ferrill subsidiary motion was duly seconded and moved to table the main motion; the carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4 - 1; Yeas (4) - Crabtree, Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (1) - Dallas. Vice Mayor Teague stated, 'Tm understanding that long-term work on the parks is done during the winter and spring and short-term work is done during the summer to prepare them for events." Council Member Dallas moved to take the previous main motion from the table; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 3 - 2; Yeas (3) - Dallas, Ferrill, Roop; Nays (2) - Crabtree, Teague. The previous motion to suspend the hiring of a Recreation Specialist until budget time was defeated by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 1 - 4; Yeas (1) - Dallas; Nays (4) - Crabtree, Ferrill, Roop, Teague. In response to recent economic development discussions by the County of Henry, Council Member Roop moved to appoint Mayor Crabtree and Vice Mayor Teague to explore economic development issues collaboratively with the County; the