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07/06/2015-CC-Minutes-Work SessionMINUTES:CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION July 6,2015 PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir,Councilman Bill Boutwell,Councilman Russell Martin (arrived at 6:17 p.m.),Councilman David Clark and Councilman Allen Chick ABSENT:Councilman Gary Bilyeu OTHERS PRESENT:Mike Brice City Manager and Tami Taber City Secretary 1.Call Meeting to Order. Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. 2.Budget Workshop. City Manager gave a Power Point presentation which included the organization of the budget,General and Enterprise fund revenues, property tax, expenses, ongoing capital projects, personnel changes,reserves and utility rates. Sales tax is up about 8%and property tax is up about 5%. Building permits and fees are slightly below projections, but are expected to increase next year. Personnel changes include a 2% merit raise (range of 0-3%) and adding two full time employees in the Fire Department. Sewer rates will increase 15% in anticipation of the bond payment for the sewer plant rehab and other improvements, water rates to increase 6% to cover an increase in wholesale water rates and increased cost of service.Additional increases will include a groundwater district fee of $2.00 per meter per month and an additional $2.00 per month to cover increased transmission costs. 3.Overview of Items on Regular Agenda. 4. Adjourn. Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.