HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget Minutes - April 5, 2000CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
2000/2001 BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 5, 2000
I. MEETING CALL TO ORDER
II. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS
Members present were:
Council Members Citizen Members City Staff
Mayor Bill Walton LeRoy Burkhart Jim Bennett, Administrator
Garth Ellard Hank Williams Tom Humphrey, Planning Director
Carol Fischer Don Foster Mike Sweeny, Police Chief
Dave Gilmour Wayne Riggs Lee Brennan, Public Wks. Dir.
Donna Higginbotham Mike Quilty Bill Brugger, Finance Director
Bill Stults Lois DeBenedetti, Building Official
Bob Gilkey Deanna Gregory, Admin. Secretary
Tom Malot, Jr. and Kay Harrison were not present.
III. CARRY OVER BUSINESS FROM 1999/2000
A. City Administrator Jim Bennett explained that there will be a Supplemental
Budget hearing presented to the City Council in May to identify any items that
were not fore seen prior to adoption of the 1999/2000 Budget.
IV. ELECTION OF BUDGET COMMITTEE CHAIR
Mr. Bennett opened the floorfor nominations of a Chairperson for 2000/2001 Budget
Committee. Garth Ellard nominated Bob Gilkey as Budget Committee Chair person.
Bill Stults seconded. All said aye. Motion passed unanimously.
V. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED BUDGET DOCUMENT BY BUDGET OFFICIAL
Mr. Bennett briefly discussed the highlights of this years proposed budget changes
(as outlined in the "Proposed Budget Message").
Mr. Bennett explained the possible changes in property taxes that could effect the
Budget, and he presented the summary of revenue sources by fund.
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VI. ESTABLISHMENT OF PERTINENT RULES FOR DISCUSSION
Mr. Bennett explained the Rules for Discussion followed by the Budget Committee
last year.
• 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.
• A vote will be taken after each department or fund budget is presented to the
committee.
• An approved motion is needed to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
Garth Ellard made a motion to continue with "the same rules for discussion as
presented above. Donna Higginbotham seconded. All said aye. Motion passed
unanimously.
VII. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED DEPARTMENT BUDGETS FOR THE GENERAL
FUND
1. General Fund
A. General Services
Finance Director Bill Brugger explained that the only significant changes to
the General Services budget is the increase inProfessional/Contract Services
due to the hiring of a computer systems and network administrator. He
explained that there are no proposed changes to staff at this time.
There was discussion regarding line item 01-11-67 Mayor, Council. Mr.
Gilmour asked why this line item was so high when three of the Council
Members did not receive a stipend for a majority of 1999. Mr. Bennett
explained that those funds will be reallocated when the Supplemental Budget
is presented in May.
Chairman Gilkey suggested that this the General Services budget be continued to
the April 12, 2000, meeting to clarify the Mayor, Council line item.
B. Building Fund
Building Official Lois DeBenedetti stated that there are no staff changes
planned for the 2000/2001 Budget year. However the overall Total
Requirements are lower due to the fact the Plumbing and Electrical permits
will be in separate accounts.
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Hank Williams made a motion to approve the Building Department Budget as
presented. Donna Higginbotham seconded. All said aye. Motion passed
unanimously.
C. Electrical Permits
Ms. DeBenedetti explained that this department operates the City's electrical
permit program. There are no significant changes or capital outlay.
Hank Williams made a motion to approve the Electrical Permits Budget as presented.
Bill Stults seconded. All said aye. Motion passed unanimously.
D. Plumbing Permits
Ms. DeBenedetti explained that this operates the plumbing permit program.
There are no significant changes or capital outlay.
David Gilmour made a motion to approve the Plumbing Permits Budget as
presented. Carol Fischer seconded. All said aye. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Police Department
Police Chief Mike Sweeny explained that one Police Office Specialist position
will be increased to a full-time position. Material and Services reflects the
leasing oftwo new, fullyequipped patrol cars. Capital Outlaywill be primarily
for the outfitting of patrol cars with updated communications and video
equipment.
Garth Ellard made a motion to approve the Police Department Budget as presented.
Mike Quilty seconded. All said aye. Motion passed unanimously.
F. Fire Department
Mr. Bennett explained that the fire services contract between the City and Fire
District #3 is increased by 6% for the current fiscal year. This is the final year
of the current contract.
Garth Ellard made a motion to approve the Fire Department Budget as presented.
Mike Quilty seconded. All said aye. Motion passed unanimously.
G. Planning Department
Planning DirectorTom Humphrey presented the Planning Department Budget
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and noted that there were no significant changes or capital outlay for the
Planning Department.
Donna Higginbotham made a motion to approve the Planning Department Budget as
presented. LeRoy Burkhart seconded. All said aye. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Bill Stults made a motion to adjourn. Garth Ellard seconded. All said aye. Motion
passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. to the April 12, 2000,
Budget Committee Meeting.
Dated ~``~-la-oc~
Deanna Gregory, Bu7g~t Se~etary