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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_1987-06-08 Budget Study Session Meeting MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL BUDGET STUDY SESSION - JUNE 8, 1987 RECREATION HALL - 8:30 A.M. Mayor Reddell called the meeting to order at 8:40 a.m. PRESENT: Dale Reddell Mayor John Lemons Councilmember Jim Miller Councilmember Jeff Odell Councilmember Rose Marie Sheetz Councilmember ABSENT: None STAFF: Gary Napper City Administrator Louise Burt Finance Director Forrest Henderson Asst. to City Admin. MOTION: Councilmember Miller moved the Recommended Budget be cut 10% across-the-board to eliminate the need for water and sewer rate increases. Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION: Councilmember Miller moved staff provide a written re- port on why Joy (Jensen) Elliott has received $9,000 in salary increases since 1983. The motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved Council effect a 10% overall cut so no water/sewer rate increases are necessary. Councilmember Sheetz withdrew this motion. MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved Council try to reduce the budget by $105,000 so as to eliminate the proposed water and sewer rate increases (10%). The motion was seconded by Councilmember Miller and carried, with Councilmember Lemons and Mayor Reddell voting no. (3-2) There was discussion of the need to establish reserve accounts for depreciation of capital assets. NON -DEPARTMENTAL Louise Burt reviewed the Aid to Agencies portion of this depart- ment. Staff budgeted $3,050; $3,448 has been requested by vari- ous non-profit agencies. Comments were heard from various agencies requesting 1987-88 funding. These were Louise Cardinali, RSVP; Mary Emily MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL BUDGET STUDY SESSION - JUNE 8, 1987 PAGE TWO McCormack, Caring Callers; Bob DeSomer, Salvation Army; Wanda Strassberg, Hospice; Sara Backer, Family Services Center; and Maria Singleton, Hotline. MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved for approval of $3,448 fund- ing to Aid to Agencies, provided adoption of final Bud- get. The motion was seconded by Mayor Reddell and unanimously carried. (5-0) COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS Mayor Reddell discussed the deteriorated condition of the Christ- mas decorations, and questioned if the City could replace these. Ann Udell, Chamber President, suggested a joint project between the City and Chamber for replacement over a period of years. Gary Napper commented the City Community Promotions Committee could review this idea; replacement costs are expensive. Chris Thompson, Chamber Manager, introduced a Chamber request for the City to increase the Outside Community Promotions Fund by an additional $15,000, making the total Community Promotions Budget $80,500. Following lengthy discussion, it was Council consensus to take the $15,000 increase request under advisement. Steve Seybold from Crimestoppers appeared to request funding; Council advised him that his request had been accepted condi- tioned upon final Budget adoption. Councilmember Miller had to leave the meeting at 11:15 a.m. for a prior appointment. There was discussion on the Animal Control contract, the increase in cost, and that the $16,000 net program cost was more efficient than the City handling the service. ADMINISTRATION Mayor Reddell discussed absences and suggested Council be paid by Napper was instructed to prepare cil review. CITY ADMINISTRATOR of Councilmembers from meetings regular meetings attended. Mr. in ordinance amendment for Coun- There was discussion and approval of incorporating a merit in- crease in salary for the City Administrator. Mr. Napper recom- MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL BUDGET STUDY SESSION - JUNE 8, 1987 PAGE THREE mended a title change for Ardith Davis to City Clerk, predicated upon Council approval of this action on June 22nd. CITY ATTORNEY Discussion; no suggested changes. PERSONNEL Discussion of the proposed budget; no changes. FINANCE No changes. MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Odell and unanimously carried. (5-0) The meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m. ry GARY A. NA R City Clerk