07/15/2008-CC-Minutes-Work SessionMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MEETING WORKSHOP SESSION
July 15, 2008
PRESENT: Councilman Glenn Ervin. Councilman Mike Walker, Councilman Thomas
Muir, Councilman Andy Garza, Councilman Robert Patton
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Mayor Joe Higgs
OTHERS
PRESENT: City Manager Mike Brice, City Secretary/Asst. City Manager Rose Chavez
1. Call Meeting to Order.
Glenn Ervin, Mayor Pro Tem called meeting to order.
2. Review and Discussion of 2009 Budget and Tax Rate.
The City Manager and Council discussed in length the proposed COLA raises in the
budget and the merit increase. There were concerns expressed by Council regarding
the public perception concerning the raises based on the economy as it stands.
Lengthy discussion concerning the proposed raises. City Manager advised the salaries
are position specific not person specific.
The City Manager proceeded to discuss the budget for the Enterprise Fund to included
the funded departments. The 4A and 4B budgets were discussed. The 4B is looking
at significant parks' projects next year with 4A funding utility improvements in the
industrial area.
3. Adjournment.