07/05/2011-CC-Minutes-Work Session
MINUTES: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
JULY 5, 2011
PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilman Russell Martin, Councilman Scott Stephens,
Councilman Gary Bilyeu and Councilman Andy Garza
ABSENT:Councilwoman Marjory Johnson
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mike Brice City Manager, Tami Taber City Secretary and Kelli Alexander
1.Call Meeting to Order.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order.
2. Discussion and Update on Historic District.
City Manager advised that the Historic Preservation Commission is still working on
identifying which homes should be included in the historic district.
Brief discussion among council members.
3.Budget Workshop/Discussion on the 2012 Personnel Plan.
City Manager discussed hiring one new police officer who would focus on traffic from a
patrol car. The new traffic unit would be in place for a year to see how it well it works and
how we do on revenues.
A position in the Parks and Recreation department that was unfunded in the 2010/2011
budget will be funded for the 2011/2012 budget due to the new sports park and an additional
$20,000 will be added for seasonal sports park employees.
4.Discussion on Proposed Recycling Plan with IESI.
The cost would be $3.98 extra each month for once a week recycling pickup. IESI would
provide the recycling carts to the residents. City Manager said that in December 2013, the
contract with IESI is up and suggested that the City advertise for Request for Proposals
(RFP's) to get a better and/or more competitive rate.
5.Overview of Items on Regular Agenda.
6.Adjournment.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting.