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BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
2010- 2011
April 1i, 201o at 6:0o p.m.
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Council President Kay Harrison called the meeting to order at 6:0o pm.
II. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS
III. ROLL CALL
Council Members Citizen Members Cit~r Staff
Allen Broderick Scott Dippel Phil Messina, City Administrator
Bruce Dinger Karen Huckins Bev Adams, Finance Director
Carol Fischer Jason Lukaszewicz Barbara Robson, H R Mgr.
Kay Harrison Randy Sparacino Matt Samitore, Parks & Public Works Director
Mike C2uilty Bill Stufts Jon Zeliff, Police Chief
Matthew Stephenson Steven Weber Debbie Dunlap, Accountant
Jennifer Boardman, Parks & Rec Manager
Sarah Garceau, Recreation Coordinator
Stephanie Hpltey, Flood Plain Coordinator
Deanna Casey, City Recorder
Chuck Newell, Lieutenant
Kris AUisan, Lieutenant
Budget members not present: Mayor Hank Williams and Tom Corkery
IV. ELECTION OF BUDGET COMMITTEE CHAIR
Nominations were opened for Budget Committee Chair. Randy Sparacino moved to nominate Scott Dippel;
seconded by Karen Huckins. Motion unanimously approved.
Nominations were opened to elect the Budget Committee Vice-Chair/Secretary. Karen Huckins nominated
Randy Sparacino; seconded by Matt Stephenson; motion unanimously approved.
V. ESTABLISHMENT OF PERTINENT RULE5 FOR DISCUSSION
A general outline of the budget committee rules was distributed and discussed.
VI. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED BUDGET DOCUMENT BY BUDGET OFFICIAL
City Administrator Phil Messina read the first page and half of the Budget Message into the record and
provided an overview of the City budget highlights.
VII. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED DEPARTMENT BUDGETS FOR THE GENERAL FUND
City Administrator Phil Messina presented the proposed Administration, and Mayor & Council Departmental
budgets. He noted the proposed Administration budget is up one and one-half positions - a full time
Technical Services position and a part time Safety Training & Emergency Planning Coordinator.
Finance Director Bev Adams discussed proposed revenues. She noted that property tax revenues are
coming in ahead of projections despite the number of foreclosed homes in our city. She explained this trend
is primarily due to the banks paying the taxes current on the foreclosed on residences. She discussed the
Finance Department budget, and touched on the savings seen with the implementation of the new
purchasing program. Mrs. Adams went on to present the Interdepartmental, Housing, Reserve and Debt
Service Funds.
Parks and Recreation Manager Jennifer Boardman presented the Parks and Recreation budgets. Ms.
Boardman highlighted the completion of the Don Jones Park with the opening of the water spray feature.
She noted the "Discovery After School" program is now staffed through a personnel service. This move has
help reduce costs associated with that program. Ms. Boardman also noted the success of the annual Battle
of the Bones barbeque competition.
Police Chief Jon Zeliff presented the Technical Services and Police budgets. He discussed the challenges
the police department faces in tough economic times. He also talked about how sophisticated criminals are
becoming with technology and the increase in cases the HTCU is experiencing as a result.
Randy Sparacino moved to approve the following budgets as presented:
General Fund: Administration, Technical Services, Mayor& Council, Finance, Parks, Recreation, and Police
Departments; Housing Fund; Reserve Fund; and Debt Service Fund
Motion seconded by Carol Fischer. Motion unanimously approved.
VIII. PUBLIC INPUT
No public comment was given as no citizens were present.
IX. MOTION TO APPROVE TAX RATE
Finance Director Bev Adams requested the budget committee approve the tax rate to be levied at $4.47
per thousand, with no change in the rate from the prior year.
Motion Mike Quilty to certify tax rate as requested; seconded by Matt Stephenson; motion carried.
X. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be April ig`h at 6:0o pm. The City Enhancements, Building, Planning and Public Works
budgets will be presented.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:5o pm.
I hereby certify that the minutes for the zoio/zozl budget meeting are accurate as outlined above.
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Randy Sparacino
Vice Chair/Secretary
Zoso/joss Budget Committee
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