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June 10, 2003 Trollinger, Superintendent, requested that the School System's fund balance be used to fund the summer school program and that the funding for School crossing guards be restored. Chris Koumparakis, of 1772 Farmbrook Road, Ridgeway, spoke regarding the proposed tax increases. Joseph Finley, of 1658 Roundabout Road, School Board Chairman, stated that the School Board did what was asked of them and that they looked for cuts that would have the least impact on the students. John Sanders, of 308 Starling Avenue, voiced his opposition to any increases and encouraged Council to make more cuts. Kathy Deitz, of 709 Clarke Road, stated that a $750,000 cut to the School System is too much. Council Member Cobbe reminded everyone that the School Board establishes the School System's budget, not Council. Mayor Teague declared the Public Hearing closed. Vice Mayor Roop moved to adopt, on first reading, Ordinance 2003-5; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 4 - 1; Yeas (4) - Dallas, Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (1) - Cobbe. Council considered, on first reading, Ordinance 2003-6 amending Chapter 21 - Taxation, Article VI - Tax on Prepared Food and Beverages, Section 21-75 Levy of the City Code related to the Meals Tax. Vice Mayor Roop moved to adopt, on first reading, Ordinance 2003-6 as presented; the motion was seconded. Council Ferrill offered an alternative motion to raise the meals tax from 4 percent to 5 ~/~ percent; the motion was seconded. Council Member Cobbe questioned the process of adopting the budget prior to tax and rate revisions. Both motions and subsequent seconds were rescinded. Council Member Dallas moved to reconsider the adoption of Ordinance 2003-5; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: