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THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2000 112 <br />by his department. Council Members asked about the success of City safety programs; Mr. Phillips reported <br />that safety programs were going well. No further discussion. <br /> <br />Next, the Management Information Services budget was discussed with Esther Artis making the presentation <br />to Council. Ms. Artis gave an overview of her department's functions and responsibilities. In addition Ms. <br />Artis updated Council Members on the status of on_going projects, namely the fiber optic system. Vice- <br />Mayor Teague requested a cost estimate of expanding computer dial-in capabilities from 4 to 10. Ms. Artis <br />stated she would examine the associated costs and report back on the issue. No further discussion. <br /> <br />The Customer Service budget request was discussed with Brenda Prillaman addressing Council. Ms. <br />Prillaman gave an update on on-going projects within her department, mainly the customer service surveys. <br />The date for the City Employee's AnnuaI Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2000 at South Side <br />Park. No further discussion. <br /> <br />Due to the Chamber of Commerce State of the City/County, Council recessed at 11:30 a.m. Council will <br />resume budget discussions at 2:00 p.m. <br /> <br />At 2:00 p.m., Council reconvened with budget discussions. <br /> <br />The Commonwealth's Attorney, Joan Ziglar, approached Council with her department's budget request. Ms. <br />Ziglar announced that beginning this year, all staff of her office will be reimbursed by the State <br />Compensation Board. Also, the Victim-Witness Coordinator is anticipated to resign effective July 1, 2000. <br />Due to the position being vacated and a new employee being appointed to fill the position, the City Manager <br />will include adjusted figures in his recommended budget. No further discussion. <br /> <br /> <br />