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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBCM042511D CITY OF CENTRAL POINT BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING zoii- Zosi 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 [J 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. ~- 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. r ill tults Vice Chair/Secretary Zoii/ZOi~ Budget Committee Dated ~ /~ f] n 'J