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Regular City Council Meetrng August 9, 2004 Page 13 Fire Chief Grooms said that the engines have rescue apparatus on each truck. He said the City assists the County and the County assists the City, but the First Responders assess the need for additional help out in the County. EMS Director Klinkerman said the First Responders have the training to assess the wrecks. Mayor Fendley said this would probably be revisited at some point. Mayor Fendley called consideration of the creation of and appointments to a Privatization Committee. He indicated this would be looked at after budget time. He said this would ensure that the citizens of Paris are getting the best possible services for the best price. He asked Councilman Wilson to chair that committee and asked Councilwoman Wilson and Councilman Poston to also be on the committee. Mayor Fendley called for consideration, discussion and possible action regarding implementing a moratorium on step or grade increases for non-civil service employees. Councilman Wilson said this would be an option that would be available at the end of the budget process, if needed. Finance Director Anderson said that would save $63, 802.00 in the proposed budget as compared to the $76,050.00 for discontinuing the longevity pay. Councilman Wilson said the moratorium would be a one year deal as opposed to taking away longevity pay from now on. Mayor Fendley called for consideration, discussion and possible action on providing city staff with direction concerning starting salaries for pending vacant City positions. Mayor Fendley said this would not affect any current City employees but just any starting positions that are currently vacant. Personnel Director Anderson said the current openings for the City included City Clerk, Library Director, Maintenance I Worker in Public Works, City Manager's Secretary, Assistant Police Chief, and a Maintenance IV position open in the Water and Sewer Dept.