07/18/2016-CC-Minutes-Work SessionMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
July 18, 2016
PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilman Bill Boutwell, Councilman Lee Allison,
Councilman David Clark and Councilman Allen Chick
ABSENT: Councilman Gary Bilyeu
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mike Brice City Manager and Tami Taber City Secretary, Joe Iliff Planner
and Peter Eberle
1. Call Meeting to Order.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Budget Workshop.
City Manager continued the discussion on the budget and advised that property
valorem is down $50,000,000 since the last meeting with approximately $181,000,000
still being protested.
Technology:
-A technology committee was formed a few months ago to work on a new website and
launch a more interactive one
-Launch software for Public Works to better track work orders
-Launch software for Development Services which will allow permit applications and
tracking online for customers
Reserves:
-There is currently over 1,000,000 in both the General and Enterprise Fund
-The new budget will include reserving 2% of electric revenue for storm recovery
Proposed Utility Rates:
-Increase sewer rates by 10% (bond payment for sewer plant rehab and other
improvements)
-Increase water rates by 6% (cover wholesale water rates and increased cost of
service)
-Add $2.00 per month to cover increased electric transmission costs
New Equipment:
-Three patrol vehicles, a new pumper and replace two defibrillators
Distant Future:
- Additional staff to maintain current levels of service
- Additional vehicles and equipment
- Utility relocation for FM455
- New ladder/pumper combination and a third ambulance
- New fire station
- New library
3. Overview of Items on Regular Agenda.
4. Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.