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Another need identified was repair or replacement of screens on windows and, even though the cooler months are here, discussion was held regarding the need to repair these. It was proposed that the city public works crew may have someone capable of repairing or replacing the screen material on these windows during the winter months on days when the weather was too bad to work outside. The wooden frames on the screens appear to be in good condition so that the whole frame would not be replaced at this time. Further discussion was held about the need to have budgeted each year an amount adequate for maintenance of this building because of the age of this building. The question was raised regarding state money for maintenance of the building and that will be discussed further. There had been previous discussion about the budget and in August the board was under the impression that lowering the salary increases from five percent to three percent would provide additional funds for maintenance and other needs but Mr. Anderson presented corrected numbers showing that the three percent increase on salaries plus the other benefits would amount to more than originally planned. These salaries would still be less than the five percent proposal that we were given at the last meeting. Attached to the minutes will be a copy of the new proposed payroll for 87 -88 which represents a three percent increase over the present salary. The WIC salaries will also be increased three percent rather than five percent. Further discussion was held regarding the Last Look Military Equipment Program which the city presently partici- pates in. The Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio has medical equipment available from time to time and particular needs were things like examining tables, small freestanding cabinets for the examining areas, desks and any other equipment or furniture that might be used in the Health Unit. We also discussed the WIC program briefly. Even though WIC guidelines and policies are set by Federal regulation, the WIC program is the avenue through which most patients enter our well child clinics and other programs at the present time. As the WIC income guidelines change, so will the general patient load of the Health Unit change and for this reason, discussion was held. The WIC income guidelines were revised July 1, 1987 and now an applicant or partici- pants income must not exceed 185 percent of the poverty guidelines. For example, a family of four with an annual income of $20,720 will qualify for WIC. This is going to