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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget Minutes - April 11, 2001CITY OF CENTRAL POINT 2001/2002 BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 11, 2001 I. MEETING CALL TO ORDER City Administrator Jim Bennett opened the 2001/2002 Budget Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Bennett welcomed the new committee members and explained the budget process. II. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS Members present were: Council members Citizen Members Ci Staff Mayor Bill Walton LeRoy Burkhart Jim Bennett, City Administrator Dave Gilmour Jim DeKorte Bill Brugger, Finance Director Dick Halley AI Myers Bob Pierce, Public Works Director Kay Harrison Rick Rapp Deanna Gregory, Deputy Recorder Donna Higginbotham Mike Quilty Dennis Richardson Hank Williams Bill Stults Planning Director Tom Humphrey, Building Official Lois DeBenedetti and Police Chief Mike Sweeny were not present. III. CARRY OVER BUSINESS FROM 2000/2001 City Administrator Jim Bennett stated that there was no carry over business. III. ELECTION OF BUDGET COMMITTEE CHAIR Mr. Bennett opened the floor for nominations of a Chairperson for 2001/2002 Budget Committee. Dave Gilmour nominated Kay Harrison as Budget Committee Chairperson. Bill Stults seconded. Dick Halley nominated Bill Stults as Budget Committee Chairperson. Kay Harrison seconded. Mr. Bennett asked for a show of hands in favor of Kay Harrison for Budget Committee Chairperson. Seven members in favor. Mr. Bennett asked for a show of hands in favor of Bill Stults for Budget Committee Chairperson. Seven members in favor. Creating a tie vote. City of Central Point Budget Committee Meeting April 11, 2001 Page 2 Mayor Walton flipped a quarter, Mrs. Harrison called tails, it was tails. Mr. Bennett then asked for a show of hands in favor of Mrs. Harrison for Chairperson. Motion Passed. V. ESTABLISHMENT OF PERTINENT RULES FOR DISCUSSION Mr. Bennett explained the Rules for Discussion. • A simple majority vote of members present will be required to pass any issue brought before the Committee. • Atwo-thirds majority vote of members present is needed to reopen an issue. • An approved motion is needed to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. • Last year a vote was taken after each department or fund budget was presented. The Committee agreed that they would continue with the same rules for discussion as presented in the budget document. VI. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED BUDGET DOCUMENT BY BUDGET OFFICIAL Mr. Bennett briefly discussed the highlights of this years proposed budget. He explained the significant changes in the General Fund Revenue is largely due to the annexation of the City into Fire District No. 3. He explained the revenue sources by fund and fund balance trends. Mr. Bennett asked the Budget Chair person if the Committee wanted to continue into the General Fund Budget. Mrs. Harrison stated that he should proceed. 1. General Fund Resources Mr. Bennett stated that the significant changes in resources will be an increase in Building Permit Fees, and the new line item for Motei/Hotel Room Tax. A. General Services Finance Director Bill Brugger explained that a significant increase in Personnel costs are as a result of renegotiated collective bargaining agreements and higher health insurance costs. There are no proposed changes to staff at this time. Mr. Brugger explained that the increase in line item 01-11-62 is because they City of Central Point Budget Committee Meeting April 11, 2001 Page 3 have moved the computer systems charges from other departments into the General Services Department. The increase in 01-11-73, Mayor, Council is for the travel and meeting expenses of Council Members. Chairperson Harrison suggested continuing the General Services Department budget to the next meeting. Mr. Bennett stated that the next meeting will be on April 18, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. staff will present the rest of the General Fund Departments and continue with Motor Vehicle Tax and Street Appurtenances Funds time permitting. V. ADJOURNMENT Bill Stults made a motion to adjourn. Mike Quilty seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. to the April 18, 2001, Budget Committee Meeting. Dated ~ J