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i© December 5, 1974 At a regular meeting of the City Council, held on December 3, 1974, there were present: Jack P. Barnes, E..$aunders Early, Jr. Archie El~iotZ,-Jr., James W. Holley~ Edward L. Oasdi,, Jr.., Robert ~. ~entz, Jr~ :~&n-~orto~ C~ty.~a~g~., R.--~.~l/~ams; ~ss~stant C~%y~Manager, }{. M~ ~yers, Jr., ~sststant C~ty Manager,~D~ R~Hageme~ster, Acting C~ty A Absent: Richard J. Davis Dr. William C. Taylor, Pastor, Park View United Methodist Church, opened the meeting with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Vice Mayor Wentz welcomed all visitors in attendance. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 26, 1974, were approved as received on unanimous vote. The following agenda items were presented by the City Manager: 74-498 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate ~131,505 in the Federal Grants Fund for the continuation of the Methadone Treatment and Rehabilitation Program. This appropriation will provide second-year operating funds for the Methadone Treatment and Rehabilitation Program. The program currently has a caseload of-74 clients and is esti- mated to increase to 107 during the second year. There are $8,170 in local funds required as a match for this program and this amount has been budgeted in the Mental Health Services Fund. The City Manager recommends adoption of this ordinance .on first reading." On motion of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Early, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $151,505 FROM THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE METHADONE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM." 74-499 - "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $4,279 in the General Fund for the purchase of library books for the Portsmouth Public Library. This appropriation will provide for additional books for the Public Library from the Federal Aid funds for 1974-75. Ail monies in this appropriation are Federal funds and ~ust be used for books or equipment in the Public Library. The City Manager recommends adoption of this ordinance on first reading." On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $4,279 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY." 74-500.- "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to amend the Classification and Pay Plan Ordinance (1974-7S) pertaining to the salary of the City Attorney. This ordinance amends Section 19 of the 1974-75 Classification and Pay Plan by in- creasing the annual salary of the City Attorney from $24,795 to $27,500. This ordinance will take effect January 1, 1975. The City Manager recommends adoption of this ordinance on first reading." On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Holley, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 19 OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN ORDINANCE (1974-75) BY INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE CITY ATTORNEY." 74-501 - "Submission of a report of the Community Development Task Force regarding plans for the use of funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The joint task force composed of City and PRHA staff members will submit a report for Council review." Mr. Bart Frye, Executive Director, PRHA, made a presentation as to the Community Development Program. On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley, that it be received for information, was adopted by unanimous vote. (See Exhibit 74-501). :ty.