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MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED SESSION OF NOVEMBER 10, 1998
NOVEMBER 17, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 9:08 a.m. by Council President Ted Shoulberg. Other Council
members present at roll call were Mark Welch, Forrest Rambo, Joe Finnie, Peter Badame, and
Kathryn Jenks.
The purpose of the meeting is to continue deliberation and discussion of the 1999 proposed
budget.
Public Works Administration
Mr. Finnie proposed a "place holder" on the budget spread sheet (for utility supported
operations) of $17,000 for ½ FTE for Public Works clerical support - which could include
recreation and operations support.
Place holder: $17,000 for clerical support/PW Administration
Mr. Keith moved for tentative approval of the Public Works Administration budget. Mr.
Shoulberg suggested the motion may be out of order because of a number of outstanding
discussion issues. The budget remained open pending further discussion on utility rates support
of administration activities.
Engineering
Mr. Wheeler pointed out changes in performance indicators which will be incorporated into the
next draft of the budget.
Ms. Jenks proposed funding for a Development Review Engineer. This was added to the place
holder list at $65,000 with an associated drop in $28,000 from Professional Services (for
development review services that would be contracted out in 1999).
Placeholder:
add $65,000 for dev. review eng.
drop $28,000 from prof. Services
Mr. Shoulberg initiated discussion regarding payments to the LID coordinator, cuts in those
services for 1999, and suggested elimination of some funding in 1999..
Placeholder for possible elimination of $20,000 for LID services that are not project
specific.
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Mr. Badame initiated discussion of the "fully loaded" costs (including benefits and overhead) of
GIS staff. Estimates was approximately $100,000. Further discussion occurred with Mr.
Peterson noting cuts in staff would result in a savings of about $45,000 and would have a
significant impact on in-house projects.
Water Distribution
After some discussion of meter reading and consequences of reading less frequently, Mr. Finnie
moved for tentative approval of the Water Distribution budget. Mr. Welch seconded. The
motion carried 5-2 by voice vote with Mr. Badame and Mr. Rambo dissenting. Mr. Rambo again
noting his dissenting votes would be based on procedural grounds.
Water Quality
Mr. Finnie moved for tentative approval of the Water Quality budget. Ms. Jenks seconded. The
motion carried by voice vote 5-2, with Mr. Badame and Mr. Rambo dissenting.
Wastewater Treatment
Mr. Finnie moved for tentative approval of the Wastewater Treatment budget. Mr. Shoulberg
seconded. The motion carded by voice vote 5-2, with Mr. Badame and Mr. Rambo dissenting.
Wastewater Collection
Ms. Jenks moVed for approval of the Wastewater Collection budget. Mr. Finnie seconded. The
motion carried by voice vote 5-2, with Mr. Badame and Mr. Rambo dissenting.
Biosolids
Noted that biosolids was missing from the Mayor's budget.
Ms. Jenks moved for tentative approval of the Biosolids budget. Mr. Finnie seconded. The
motion carried by voice vote 5-2.
Stormwater
Noted a shortfall in estimated SDC revenues of $8,500.
Placeholder: SDC shortfall ($8,500)
Mr. Shoulberg moved for tentative approval of the Stormwater budget. The motion failed 4-3.
Solid Waste
Mr. Shoulberg moved for tentative approval of the Solid Waste budget. Ms. Jenks seconded.
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The motion carried 5-2, with Mr. Badame and Mr. Rambo dissenting.
Equipment Rental
Mr. Finnie moved for tentative approval of the Equipment Rental budget. Ms. Jenks seconded.
The motion carried by voice vote 5-2, with Mr. Badame and Mr. Rambo dissenting.
It was proposed that the meeting be continued to Thursday, November 19, at 4:30 in Council
Chambers.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Pamela Kolacy
City Clerk
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