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TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1999 <br /> <br />clerical position was included in the budget, to replace a part-time position that had been provided for in <br />previous years. He noted that the need for the position was based on increased program activities, and would <br />be provided for through increased program revenues as well as savings from the deletion of the part time <br />position. Council Member Haskell then asked about the budget for Hooker Field, beyond the recent capital <br />improvements there, and was told that an additional $9,000 for materials and supplies for the field was <br />included in the new budget. Ms. Betsy Pace, Senior Services Coordinator, then discussed the Seniors <br />programs, highlighting the fact that a new eight-passenger, wheel chair lift equipped seniors van would soon <br />arrive to replace a ten year old vehicle, and would be providing transportation to an average of 15 persons <br />per day. Mr. Rinaldi noted that the total cost of the vehicle had been $37,000, but that the local Area <br />Agency on Aging had paid all but $9,500 of the cost. Ms. Pace stated that the Senior Advisory Committee <br />had also contributed $2,000 towards its purchase, but emphasized that the City would have full ownership of <br />the vehicle. Ms. Pace closed with a discussion of several upcoming seniors programs and events. <br /> <br /> Council next considered the budget for the Central Stores operation, as presented by Gary Via, <br />General Services Administrator. Council Member Haskell asked how the City' s new debit card purchasing <br />program was proceeding, and was told that work on this program had been delayed due to other work related <br />to requirements of bringing on the new computer system and work with the Finance Department. Mr. <br />Reynolds noted Mr. Via's involvement in a great number of activity areas of the City and that he had also <br />recently achieved certification as a Buyer and Purchasing Officer. <br /> <br /> Council then briefly discussed a Virginia Department of Transportation Public Heating on the <br /> <br />Liberty/Clearview intersection improvements at 4:30 p.m. that afternoon, and adjoumed their budget session. <br /> <br />Assistant City Manger and Clerk of Council <br /> <br />Mayor <br /> <br /> <br />