HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget Minutes - April 28, 2008CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
April 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Due to the absence of Chairman Karen Huckins and Vice-Chairman Matt Stephenson, Council
member Bruce Dingler called the budget meeting to order at 6:Ob pm.
II. ROLL CALL
Council Members Citizen Members Citv Staff
Mayor Hank Williams Tom Corkery Phil Messina, City Administrator
Bruce Dingler Scott Dippel Jill Turner, Finance Director
Dick Halley Brett Funk Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director
Walter Moczygema Keith Wangle Bob Pierce, Public Works Director
Mike Quilty Bill Stints Jon Zeliff, Police Chief
Matt Samitore, Parks & Recreation Mgr
Chris Clayton, Deputy Public Works Dir
Bev Adams, Accounting Supervisor
Debbie Dunlap, Accounting Clerk
III. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 21, 2008 BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
The April 21, 2008 budge meeting minutes were approved as presented.
IV. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PARKS AND RECREATION BUDGET
Parks and Recreation Manager Matt Samitore presented the proposed Parks and Recreation
budget. Mr. Samitore discussed the Parks' division accomplishments; the construction costs for
Blue Grass Downs Park; and the proposed capital improvements on various city parks. Discussion
followed regarding funding for the Don Jones Park water play area and park improvements, and
concerns over pedestrian safety accessing Don Jones Park.
Mr. Samitore then presented the Recreation division budget. He discussed the accomplishments
made during the year and the partnering with Kids Unlimited to enhance existing programs and the
successful obtaining of over $20,000 in scholarship monies. He also noted the popular art and
science camp has been expanded from one to two camps this year.
Motion made by Council member Mike Quilty and seconded by council member Dick Halley
to approve the Parks and Recreation budget as presented. Motion was unanimously approved.
V. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET
Public Works Director Bob Pierce presented the proposed Public Works budget, with emphasis that
the overall public works budget is down 36.4% from last year. Mr. Pierce discussed the reduction in
capital expenditures and presented the proposed capital projects. There was discussion of the
city's water rights.
Mr. Pierce requested the addition of a capital improvement project into the 200$/09 budget to
construct a new waterline on Gebhard Road. It appears by doing the project this year the city may
save approximately 30% on the project as a result of the favorable construction bid market.
VI. PUBLIC INPUT
No public comment was given as no citizens were present.
Motion by Council member Mike Quilty to approve the Public Works budget as presented;
seconded by Council member Walter Moczygema; motion was unanimously approved with the
addition of the Gebhard Road Waterline project.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.
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