08/16/2010-CC-Minutes-Work Session
MINUTES: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 16, 2010
PRESENT: Mayor Muir, Councilwoman Marjory Johnson, Councilman Rusty Patton and
Councilman Gary Bilyeu
ABSENT:Councilman Russell Martin and Councilman Andy Garza
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mike Brice City Manager, Tami Taber City Secretary, Rob Dillard City Attorney,
Sam Alexander, Kelli Alexander and Patty Falls
1.Call Meeting to Order.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order.
2. Budget Workshop.
City Manager reviewed the handout showing the upcoming budget calculated with property
tax revenues at the effective rate of $0.63309 and including a 2% merit increase for all
employees.
3.Discussion With the City Attorney Regarding the Open Meetings Act and Other Legal Issues
Pertaining to the Council.
Mr. Dillard spoke to the Council regarding the Open Meetings Act, which is a 25 year law.
4.Overview of Items on Regular Agenda.
5.Adjournment.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting.