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132 Jack Ference , City Treasurer-Collector Harriet Drivon , Chief Building Official Charles Gyselbrecht , Police Chief John R . McDonald , Jr . , Fire Chief John Keller, Construction Engineer William T . Martin , and Stenographer Evelyn Styler . Mayor Bury noted that Accounts 4o0 to 461 had been reviewed by the Council at the previous meeting , and continuation of discussion of departmental budgets would begin with Account 46l ( Account 430-City Controller - HELD and to be reviewed by Council after study of Data Processing Status Report submitted ) Account 462 - Purchasing Administration : Account approved as submitted . Account 463 - Central Services : Account approved as submitted . Account 464 Municipal Building Services : Account approved as submitted . Account 465 - Equipment Services : Councilman Henderson questioned the heavy Equipment Mechanic position in this Budget which was replacing the Fire Mechanic position formerly budgeted in the Fire Department , noting that the Fire Chief was not in agreement with this action . She questioned whether this would be consistent with the CPS study , and felt it was the intention of Council not to create new classifications at budget time . City Manager stated it was felt it would be more feasible to have a heavy equipment mechanic , qualified and specialized in diesel , service the equipment in the repair shop where tools and facilities were available , rather than having the work done by a Fire Mechanic who also responded to fires . The Equipment Mechanic would also maintain other City heavy equipment when not servicing emergency equipment . Councilman Henderson asked if job specifications had been drawn up for Equip- ment Mechanic , and if there is a resource information to justify it being in Range 47 . City Controller advised that the salary range and title were determined by the Personnel Analyst . There are no written specifications as yet because the job has not been approved . It will also have to be considered by the Personnel Board . City Manager stated this person would have to be more qualified that an Automotive Equipment Mechanic . In response to questions by Mayor Bury, City Manager stated the person presently in the Fire Mechanic position has elected not to stay in that position and would like to return to Fire Fighter position . After further discussion , Councilman Petersen moved to support Staff and approve