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May 16, 2000 A work session meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Proposed Budget of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, was held on May 16, 2000, in Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, beginning at 5:39 P. M., with Mayor Mark Crabtree presiding. Council Members present included: Mark A. Crabtree, Mayor; M. Gene Teague, Vice Mayor; and Council Members Bruce H. T. Dallas, Elizabeth H. Haskell, and Terry L. Roop. Mayor Crabtree stated, "1 remind everyone that we're doing our fiduciary responsibility. We're looking hard at the proposed budget, and it will be a long process." Council Member-elect J. Ronald Ferrill stated, "This is all new to me and will be a learning process. I commend the City Manager and Finance Director. I am concerned about relying on funds that may not materialize. I feel that citizens may be prepared to do without some services for a while. Restructuring may be necessary." Council Member Roop stated, '1 have concerns brought to me by citizens on a regular basis. Most of them .are budget-related. I've heard no complaints on specific services or departments. We need to look at the following: 1 ) Too many City employees - There is a need for a manpower study. Council should consider directing the City Manager to do so and report back to Council. 2) Programs - There is a need for a detailed study of policies and procedures. 3) Policy - Council needs to be familiar with and should receive personnel policies and all others effecting Council. 4) Career Development Program - Employees need to know expectations. We need to compare pay and benefits to other organizations. We need to emphasize merit, achievement, and longevity. Council should consider directing the City Manager to study the need for a Career Development Program. 5) Residency Requirements - I don't think citizens think we responded before. Requirements would not necessarily be for all employees but at least for department managers in career positions.