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08/31/1998-CC-Minutes-SpecialMINUTES: SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 31,1998 PRESENT: Mayor Tommy Kincaid, Councilman Carroll McNeill, Councilwoman Madden, Councilman Mike James, Councilman Glenn Ervin ABSENT: Councilman Jerry Jenkins OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Jack Smith, City Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Electric Superintendent Jeff Morris, Water/wastewater Superintendent Eddie Branham, Streets Superintendent Chuck Tucker, Woodrow Barton, Wanda Ervin, Joe Higgs L Mayor Kincaid Called Meeting To Order, Councilwoman Madden led the Invocation, and Councilman James led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Consider and Possible Action on Proposed Budget. City Administrator indicated the following day would be the deadline for filing the proposed budget with the City Secretary. Discussion on position of Police Sergeant, Councilman Ervin indicated he would like to see the salary amount for Stephen Lehotsky moved back down to $24,000 from $30,000 since no one had the years of experience required to qualify for the position of Sergeant at this time. Council agreed they should reduce it back down to $24,000, and look at it again next year. Councilman Ervin moved to reduce the proposed salary for Stephen Lehotsky down to $24,000, Seconded by Councilman McNeill. Motion Carried Unanimously. Discussion on when employees would receive the salary increases. Council agreed to give Curtis Amyx an increase on October 1, to bring him up to $33,000, and if he finishes all the courses, and passes all tests, and becomes qualified to fill Lieutenant position they will increase his salary to $36,000. Councilman James indicated that next year he would like to see the City seek advise from a consultant and possibly have them do a survey of our City, Job descriptions and salaries, and work out a step plan for each position instead of giving across the board salary increases. City Secretary indicated they had tried this in the past, and when they get to the council for approval, City council has never been able to would agree on the step plan. Discussion on Drug enforcement in the police department. Council agreed to put $9,000 in proposed budget for Drug related programs, $2000 of these funds would be used toward a commitment with Denton County Substance Abuse Commission (Alcohol and Drug Abuse). 3. Consider and Possible Action to File Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 1998-1999 with the City Secretary, Councilman James moved to approve filing of proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1998- 1999 with changes as noted. PAGE 2 Councilwoman Madden Seconded, Motion Carried Unanimously, 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION: In Accordance With 551, Govt, Code, Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated (Open Meetings Law), in Accordance With the Authority Contained in Section 551.071 - Consultation with City Attorney Concerning IESI Lawsuit, Mayor Kincaid Convened into Executive Session at 7:34 P.M. 5. Reconvene into Regular Session and Consider Appropriate Action, if any, On Item Discussed in Executive Session. Mayor Kincaid Reconvened into Regular Session at 8:39 P.M. No Action Taken. 6. Meeting Adjourned. ATTEST: aLl Rosalie Chavez, City Secre Tommy Ni caid, Mayor