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TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1993 Compensation Board policy was to leave positions which become vacant unfilled for a period of 30 calendar days. In addition, this period is extended to cover any annual leave payment made to the departing employee. Mr. Minter requested that Council fully fund a position of Deputy Commissioner which would become vacant as of July 1, 1993 for a period of 37 days at an increased local cost of $973.57. Mr. Minter described the position as crucial to the operation of his Office. Several Councilmen said the State's policy was unfair and a method by which the State is able to shift costs to the localities. Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council approved the additional local cost in the amount requested. Also upon motion, duly seconded and by a vote of 4 "yes" and 1 "no" (Mayor McClain), Council asked the City Manager to write a letter to the~ State Compensation Board requesting reimbursement for the additional local expense which will be incurred and to write a letter to area legislators asking for a change in this policy. Mayor McClain explained he was voting against the motion because, in light of the projected State revenue shortfall, such a request was unlikely to change this policy. Council considered approval of a transfer of unspent FY 92-93 Capital monies in the General Fund back to the Capital Reserve Fund. The City Manager explained that Council had appropriated an additional $278,350 to the FY 92-93 General Fund budget to fund the FY 92-93 Capital Expenditure Program. After actual expenditures, encumbrances, and anticipated reappropriations, $29,383 remains unspent from this source. Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council approvedthe transfer of funds as requested. Several members of Council commended the Administration for working to contain costs in this program.