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CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
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April i5, ~oii at 6:0o pm
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Chairman Randy Sparacino called the meeting to order at 6:0o pm.
II. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS
III. ROLL CALL
Council Members
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Allen Broderick
Bruce Dinger
Carol Fischer
Kelly Geiger
Kay Harrison
Matthew Stephenson
Hank Williams
Citizen Members City Staff
Scott Dippel Phil Messina, City Manager
Karen Huckins Chris Clayton, Assistant City Manager
Jason Lukaszewicz Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director
Mike Quilty Barbara Robson, HR Director
Randy Sparacino Jon Zeliff, Police Chief
Bill Stults Kris, Allison, Captain
Steven Weber Jennifer Boardman, Parks & Recreation Manager
Max Woody, Public Works Manager
Deanna Casey, City Recorder
Debbie Dunlap, Accountant
Budget committee members not present: Kay Harrison
IV. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PLANNING AND BUILDING FUND BUDGETS
Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented the proposed Planning Division budget. Mr.
Humphrey discussed long range and comprehensive planning activities. He noted that this budget reflects a
reduction of one community planner position. Also noted in the presentation was a decrease of $36,ioo in
the Planning Division budget from the previous year.
Mike Quilty moved to approve the Planning Division budget as presented. Motion was seconded by Carol
Fischer. Motion carried.
BUILDING FUND
Mr. Humphrey presented the mission of the Building Division and the proposed Building Fund budget. He
discussed the advantages of continuing to sustain the building division during this economic downturn in
building activity. Mr. Humphrey mentioned in addition to his regular duties the building official acts as a
defacto superintendent for city projects. Mr. Humphrey noted the decrease in the budget as compared to
the previous year's budget.
Mike Ctuilty moved to approve the Building Fund budget as presented. Motion was seconded by Matt
Stephenson. Motion was unanimously approved.
V. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PARKS AND RECREATION FUND BUDGETS
Matt Samitore Parks and Public Works Director talked about the reduction of staff in the Public Works Fleet
Division and the Recreation Division. This budget reflects the elimination of the full time automotive
maintenance technician and quarter time senior activities coordinator positions.
RECREATION FUND
Mr. Samitore then introduced Parks and Recreation Manager Jennifer Boardman who presented the
Recreation Division budget. Ms. Boardman noted the city's plan to host sixteen events in the coming year.
She also talked about the community garden project that was established in partnership with Hanley Farms
Ms. Boardman also mentioned the YCMA is now responsible for the after school program and the
additional benefits available to the families utilizing the program.
Matt Stephenson questioned the funding for the recreation program. After some discussion it was noted the
recreation program is go%funded by propertytaxes.
Motion was made by Matt Stephenson to approve the Recreation Division budget as presented. Motion was
seconded by Jason Lukaszewicz. Motion was unanimously approved.
PARKS FUND
Ms. Boardman presented the Parks Division budget. She talked about the city's recycling program and the
need for a park watch program. Ms. Boardman talked about some of the much needed proposed
maintenance projects included in this budget.
Matt Stephenson moved to approve the Parks Division budget as presented. The motion was seconded by
Bill Stults; motion unanimously approved.
VI. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET
Parks & Public Works Director Matt Samitore presented the proposed Street Fund, Water Fund, Stormwater
Fund, and Public Works Administration budgets.
STREET FUND
Mr. Samitore noted the $0.06 increase in the state gas tax will generate an additional Ssoo,ooo of revenue in
this budget. He noted this budget includes ~z,o8o,00o in grants to replace the street sweeper, pave some
city parking lots and overlay on Highway g9 N and a $i,ooo,ooo transportation grant pending to overlay
Highway gg S. He also talked about the benefits of changing the current ornamental lights the city
maintains to LED lights. He also noted the city will continue to upgrade city street names to meet State
standards.
Matt Stephenson moved to approve the Street Fund budget as presented. Motion was seconded by Kelly
Geiger; motion was unanimously approved.
WATER FUND
Mr. Samitore presented the Water Fund budget. He discussed the Water Fund accomplishments and the
change in the base water fee. He presented the proposed projects included in this budget. Mr. Samitore
also talked about water rights maintenance. He also presented a list of needed equipment and upgrades.
Matt Stephenson moved to approve the Water Fund budget as presented. Motion was seconded by Bill
Stults; motion was unanimously approved.
STORMWATER FUND
Mr. Samitore presented the Stormwater Fund budget. He discussed the Stormwater Fund accomplishments
and fiscal budget changes. He provided a list of proposed projects and needed equipment.
Matt Stephenson moved to approve the Stormwater Fund budget as presented. Motion was seconded by
Bill Stults; motion was unanimously approved.
INTERNAL SERVICES FUND
INTERNAL SERVICES FUND -Public Works Administration
Mr. Samitore presented the Public Works Administration Division portion ofthe budget.
INTERNAL SERVICES FUND -Fleet Maintenance
Mr. Samitore introduced Max Woody Public Works Manager who presented the Fleet Maintenance Division.
Mr. Woody again noted the elimination ofthe automotive maintenance technician position. He talked
about the equipment replacement program and noted the city will be replacing vehicles with hybrids when
possible to conserve fuel and lower costs.
INTERNAL SERVICES FUND -Facilities Maintenance
Chris Clayton, Assistant City Manager, presented the Facilities Maintenance Division. Mr. Clayton noted in
this budget there will bean increase in contract services and a reduction in capital projects.
INTERNAL SERVICES FUND -Interdepartmental
Mr. Samitore presented the Interdepartmental Division.
Motion was made by Matt Stephenson to approve the Internal Services Fund; Public Works, Fleet
Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance and Interdepartmental budgets as presented. The motion was
seconded by Bill Stults. The motion was unanimously approved.
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VII. MOTION TO APPROVE TAX RATE
City Manager Phil Messina requested that the budget committee approve the tax rate to be levied at 54.47
per thousand, with no change in the rate from the prior year.
Matt Stephenson moved to approve the tax rate as presented. Mike Quilty seconded the motion. The
motion was unanimously approved.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:zo pm
I hereby certify that the minutes for the ~oiz/2oi~ budget meeting are accurate as outlined above.
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Vice Chair/Secretary
Zoii/ZOi~ Budget Committee
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