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June 1'3, 2000 hitting manhole covers, which I call 'manmade potholes', that don't meet the level of the pavement; 2 - I would like to know if the City ever changed electric companies as discussed several years ago; 3- Education begins at home and can't be improved by pouring money into it; and 4 - It's great that the City's not planning to purchase any new vehicles this year. I'm proud to be a citizen and promote the City everywhere I go. I'm proud of all services, especially the Police. Promotion is the name of the game." Council considered conducting a Public Hearing and approving, on first reading, of Ordinance No. 2000-3, establishing the City's Budget and Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Wade Bartlett, Director of Finance, distributed the latest changes to the proposed budget and stated, "The changes include: 1- An increase of $7,500 in general .expenses; 2 - an increase of $2,500 in the Commonwealth's Attorney's budget for a one-month salary; 3 - a decrease of $25,000 in capital reserve for the Piedmont Arts Association; 4 - a decrease of $1,000 from the Pittsylvania Community Action; 5 - an increase of $1,000 for Senior Services for an financial aid program; 6 - a decrease of $10,000 from the Blue Ridge Airport Authority; and 7 - an increase of $11,619for the Social Services Department." Earl B. Reynolds, Jr., City Manager, stated, "From the discussion at the last meeting regarding recruitment and retention in the Police . Department, I would like to address several issues. First, I recommend that.we work with the International Association of Chiefs of Police on an organizational and compensatory review during the first quarter of the new fiscal year. Second, I recommend that you include an additional $25,000 in the Police Department's budget for recruitment and retention purposes. The Police Chief and I would develop a plan to present to Council for approval. Third, i recommend that you consider holding off