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Karen White expressed reservations about the consolidation of duties in the position. She too advised a comprehensive approach. She said you cannot build a program around a person as they come and go. The approach to the problem needs to be identified before moving ahead. The Mayor responded to the doubters of his approach saying he was not overburdening a person but empowering him. He conceded however that if the Council wanted to discuss the approach further he would welcome their input. With that, Karen White asked Councilmember's to put their suggestions on paper and submit them to her for Committee consideration within the upcoming week. Karen then asked if there was support for a continuance to the next meeting on August 13, 2012. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic so moved. Citizen Member Tammy McNally seconded and all supporte4d a continuance of Bill No. 26 -12 until August 13, 2012. The last item on the agenda was Bill No. 30 -12. This is an appropriation request for $100,000 to continue funding the clean -up of illegal dumping. This clean -up effort was first requested by Council last year as a part of their quality of life improvement efforts in city neighborhoods. Catherine Toppel, Director of Neighborhood Code Enforcement has directed the clean -up efforts. She presented this additional funding request to Council. Catherine said the additional dollars would fund the clean -up with four 32 hr. week employees through 2012. The 2013 budget process would determine the nature of future clean -up efforts. During the council portion several Councilmember's including Karen White, Tim Scott, and both Henry and Oliver Davis' effusively promised the clean -up. Henry and Oliver Davis both urged the clean -up positions be made full -time with benefits. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic motioned a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Varner followed with a seconded and all agreed. Under miscellaneous Karen White reminded everyone about the budget hearing scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson Karen White adjourned the meeting at 5:13 p.m. Respectful) Submitted, Karen White, Chairperson Personnel & Finance