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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22, 1974 L for himself. Councilman Helgesson agreed with Councilman Cheney, and thought that some publicity might he given to the County's share of the money, and the Town's portion which amounted to approximately $18,000 of the bond, then the individual voter would be able to decide the matter. Councilwoman Miller motioned that the Council endorse proposition 1 on the June 4th ballot, but it failed for lack of a second. Pro osition #9: Mr. Lawson said that this proposition would amend the tate Const tution, as opposed to the State Election Code, and dealt with campaign reforms. Councilman McReynolds made the motion to Table this discussion, which was seconded by Councilman Helgesson. Councilman Cheney said he could make the statement that individually, he supported the proposition and would vote for it, but felt an endorsement by Council was not in order. Councilman Helgesson commented that his concern was that a Commission would be set up which would be allocated one million dollars per year and whatever other money was necessary to combat inflation. He said that this proposition would not affect Town officials, because only those business concerns within the Town limits needed to be declared. Mayor Grabowski called for the question, and Council unanimously voted to table the discussion on Proposition Q. 1. Resolution #773 awarding bid on Town Hall remodeling: City Manager Bruce Lawson summarized the bids received on the proposed remodeling of Torn Hall, and stated that the low bid had been received from the firm of Gearhart and Spivey in the sum of $17,923.00. The bid had been reviewed by the City Manager, City Engineer, Building Official and Architect, who felt that it was reasonable and recommended that Council award the bid to that firm. Councilman Cheney expressed concern that this was not just an expenditure of $17,923.00, because the remodeling of the Town Hall for additional office space would necessitate the expenditure of additional money for the construction of a new Council Chamber. He suggested that the original pian for extending the present offices in a northerly direction might be adequate and would not interfere with the capability of holding public meetings. He also noted that Mr. Minckley, architect, had been very patient, and suggested that he be recompensed for any additional work he might do on the Town's behalf. -2-