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249 a concerted effort was being made to reduce the work force for budgetary purposes, without regard to good organization and efficiency. At request of Council the 19 positions reported by City Manager as being vacant were listed as follows as positions vacated and not to be filled: City Clerk's Office - 1 Deputy City Clerk; Treasurer's Office - 1 Deputy City Treasurer and 1 Jr. Typist -Clerk; Municipal Buildings - 1 Custodian; Attorney's Office - 1 Assistant Attorney; Police Department - 1 Police Officer; Building Dept, 1 Senior Building Inspector; 1 Assistant Inspector; Public Works - 1 Draftsman II; 1 Jr. Engineering Aide; Street Maintenance - 1 Foreman II; Sewer Division - 1 Maintenance II and 1 additional by retirement July 1; 1 Maintenance I; Water Div. - 1 Maintenance I; Planning - 1 Associate Planner, and 1 Zoning Technician; Library - 1 Senior Librarian and 1 Junior Librarian. There were 7 vacant positions which are recommended to be filled: 1 Cashier - Clerk (Collector's Office); 1 Deputy Fire Chief, 1 Radio Dispatcher, and 2 Firemen (Fire Department); 1 Tree Trimmer and 1 Gardener (Park Department). Auditor -Accountant was asked to express reduction in budgeted personnel in terms of dollars, which he stated would amount to approximately $60,000. Assistant City Manager stated further that, in addition, there would normally be a turnover during the coming year of approximately 30 employees. It was estimated that perhaps a third of these would be replaced. Councilman Petersen moved to accept City Manager's recommendations, seconded by Councilman Keckley. It was understood that the recommendations related in particular to the Public Works Department, but that continued study and review will be made of personnel within each Department. Because of apparent mis- understanding, Councilman Petersen restated his motion, to accept City Manager's recommendations, with the proviso that the City continue to investigate possibility of reorganization throughout the City Departments. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson voting no. Budget Study Session No. 4 began with consideration of Acct. 468 (Equipment Replacement Services), City Manager advised he would ask City Auditor - Accountant to give report of his review on Equipment Replacement and Capital items. Auditor -Accountant advised that the Fire Engine replacement schedule called for replacement at 18 years and aerial ladders at 17 years. City is falling behind on equipment replacements. One pumper is needed to replace No. 3 for which parts are no longer available due to its age. One pumper is