Minutes of the
Tentative Budget Meeting
City Hall Council
April 27, 2007 7:00 a.m.
Present:
Mayor Joe L. Piccolo
Councilmembers:
Jeff Nielson John
Daniels, Human Resource Director
Richard Tatton
Rick
Davis Laurie
Tryon, City Recorder
Kathy
Hanna-Smith Aleck
Shilaos, Police Chief
Nick
Tatton, Community Director
Paul
BeDont, Fire Chief
TENTATIVE BUDGET WORKSHOP- Fiscal Year 2007-2008
PERSONNEL
The budget is lower this year
than last year by approximately $100,000. Employees are becoming more
productive and efficient in combining duties without cutting services.
The four positions that are
in review for possible additional staffing are:
This position would enhance
building services. The Building Maintenance department has taken many cuts in
the last year and although service has not decreased, it is the long term
maintenance that needs to be evaluated. Cleaning services has been contracted
out this year which has been cost effective and productive. The Building
Technician position would be geared for long term preventive maintenance to
prolong the City equipment.
School Resource Officer
(SRO)-
This position would be used to
offset costs and time the Police department is currently handling with over 60%
of the dispatch calls in
Facility Security- Part-time
This position would be to
take preventive measures for the safety of City buildings, equipment and
property. This person would provide security watch for vandalism and other
security issues from the cameras that are stationed throughout the City.
The streets department needs
an additional full-time person to assist with the street services and response
of resolving issues. The growth of the community will have an effect on the City
streets, sidewalks, parks and buildings. Contract, seasonal and part-time
employees are no longer an option for this position. Necessary work and
maintenance issues are beginning to fall behind.
Tentative
Budget Cuts-
Facility Security- $8,300.00
Police O.T. -
$5,000.00
Police Vehicle
$28,000.00 (to be funded by Drug Task Force Restitution Money
Tentative Budget Changes-
Domes Repairs $250,000 (from $175,000) Add to 2008-2009 Budget
Addition -
Petty Cash-
Increase the availability of
funds from $200.00 to $500.00 and the allowance from $50.00 to $100.00 at any
given time.
Economic Development-
Nick Tatton had an original
request of $23,500 for the Economic Development budget for 2007-2008. This
amount would be used for the conference room facility renovations; the Demand
Site Management program (DSM); the city participation in the BEAR program, and
the travel fund for the Community Director position. He would like to total to
be placed back in the final budget. It was requested that Nick Tatton report
back to Council after further research on the travel activities. The amount of
$5000 was deducted for the conference room chairs. The conference room
renovations cannot be done at this time. MOTION.
Councilmember Tatton moved to approve $8,000 be placed back in the Economic
Development budget for 2007-2008 for DSM and $3500 for the BEAR program. Motion
seconded by Councilmember McEvoy. Motion carried.
MOTION. Councilmember Davis moved to adjourn the public
tentative budget meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nielson. Meeting
adjourned at 12:09 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
Joe L. Piccolo
ATTEST:
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City Recorder, Laurie Tryon