04/04/2016-CC-Minutes-Work SessionMINUTES:CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
April 4, 2016
PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir,Councilman Bill Boutwell,Councilman Lee Allison,
Councilman David Clark and Councilman Allen Chick
ABSENT:Councilman Gary Bilyeu
OTHERS
PRESENT:City Manager Mike Brice and Tami Taber City Secretary
1.Call Meeting to Order.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 5:59 p.m.
2.Presentation by Kim LeBlanc on Becoming a Film Friendly Community.
The presenter was unable to attend.
3.Update on Parks and Recreation by Parks Director, Jim Berman.
Jim Berman spoke about winning the 2015 softball field of the year award and the
Tree City USA designation.
This year’s special events include:
Trash Off –March 12
Easter Egg Hunt –March 26
Earth Day –April 22
Lunar 5k Fun Run –April 23
Spring Fishing Derby –May 21
Fall Fishing Derby –October 22
Christmas Parade –December 10
4. Overview of the Electric Department by Electric Superintendent, Mike Prater.
Mike Prater stated that he has been here 18 years this month. His department
consists of 6 lineman and 1 warehouse tech. All of the linemen have completed the 5
year apprenticeship program.His department got a new bucket truck last week and
they also have two small bucket trucks and two digger trucks.
5. Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.