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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.