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87 APRIL 29, 1985 MONDAY handicapped. In conclusion, Mr. Carter informed Council that study is being given to the develop- ment of a merit pay plan for the system's administrative personnel which he described as being a first step before developing such a plan for teaching personnel. Vice-Mayor Severt, recalling that development of such a plan for administrators reportedly was to begin a year ago, expressed keen disappointment over the fact that a merit pay plan for administrators had not already been developed and, furthermore, indicated that she would be extremely and even more disappointed if such a plan is not developed by 1986-87, to be followed then by a plan for teachers. With appreciation being expressed on behalf of the School Board of Council's contin- uing support and cooperation and, by Mayor Cole on behalf of the Council, of Council's appreciation of the work of the School Board and staff, and by motion (duly seconded and unanimously carried, Council tentatively approved the School Board's 1985-86 bud- getary request, as revised, subject to a public hearing yet to be conducted on the City's proposed 1985-86 budget and to subsequent final action thereon (i.e., final adoption) by Council. Upon motion, duly seconded and unanimously carried by a recorded vote, and pursuant to sub-section (a)(l) of Section 2.1-344 of the CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950, and as amen- ded), Council convened into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing per- sonnel matters as related to the proposed 1985-86 City Budget. Upon reconvening into regular session and upon motions, duly seconded and unanimously carried, Council directed that the proposed 1985-86 City Budget be amended to provide $48,000.00 for the salary of the City Manager and the sum of $12,600.00 for the 1985-86 compensation of the City Attorney. Also, upon motion, duly seconded and unanimously carried, Council directed that the City's contribution to the Blue Ridge Regional Library be