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Home My WebLink About2024-08-20 City Council Minutes - Special MeetingCALDWELL V SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA August 20, 2024 ' 6:00 p.m. RlDVAIAC11A10DMI 1. ACTIONITEM: Public Hearing pursuant to Idaho State Code 50-1002 for consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. 2. ACTIONITEM. Consider Bill No. 64 (Ordinance No. 3625) Appropriation Ordinance for FY-2025 with the request to waive the three (3) reading rule pursuant to Idaho Code §50-902 and move for its passage by title only. 3. ACTION ITEM: Consider Resolution No. 261-24 certifying the levy of 1% of the City's Foregone Balance in the amount of $290,000 to be included in the FY-2025 budget specifically for maintenance and operations of Police & Fire Department Budgets. ADJOURNMENT. ' NEXT REGULA RL Y SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING: September 4, 2024 6:00 p.m. (Wednesday —Due to holiday observance) UPCOMING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING: August 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. (Downtown Parking — To receive public comments) City Council Chambers is located at Caldwell City Hall, 205 South 6"' Avenue. Any person needing special accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at 4455-4656 prior to the meeting. The entire. agenda packet and minutes can be viewed on the City of Caldwell's website. Cualquier persona que necesita arreglos especiales para participar en la reuni6n debe comunicarse con el Secretario de la Ciudad al # 455-4656 antes de la reuni6n. Page I of 1 BOOK 65 PAGE 166 cap CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES ' August 20, 2024 6:00 PM Mayor Wagoner opened the meeting at the Caldwell City Hall (Council Chambers) at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance. The Roll of the City Council was called by the City Clerk with the following members present: Doty, Stadick, Register, Williams, Allgood, and Dittenber. (ACTION ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO IDAHO STATE CODE 50-1002 FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Raelynn North, Finance Director, provided the staff report by outlining the details of the FY-2025 proposed budget. She explained that the property tax levy is $29,080,020.00 which includes Foregone of $290,435.00. She read into the record a summary of the budget process. • This is a balanced budget • From when this budget was proposed back in May 2024 to now, there has been quite a few changes that have been discussed. • From the original position request of over 40 positions, there is now 21 new positions and several part-time positions for the Municipal Swimming Pool. • There was a 5% reduction in travel budgets across all departments. • The budget includes a 3% COLA ' • A budgeted increase due to PERSI & ICRMP increases • Attorney contract increase • Some reorganizations — such as moving Facilities/CEC under Public Works • For Police -SRO positions are still included in the budget, however those four positions are not funded unless the CSD is able to contract for these positions. They will remain vacant for funded unless the CSD is able to contract for these positions. They will remain vacant for the entire fiscal year unless a contract is received — will review next budget year with CPD. • This budget includes negotiated pay for Fire Union Employees and an increase above the 3% COLA for Fire Admin employees, including longevity for Fire Prevention and Fire Admin. • This budget includes 21 new vehicles across all departments. • It includes two new proposed Park sites, replacement of playground equipment at two other parks, and additional work on pathways and sidewalk repairs. • There is a specific line item now for graffiti with a new campaign coming up to tackle what is currently out there. • Some of the biggest projects include the Farmway project, which includes water, sewer, and streets. • Future project planning addresses the Ustick Interchange Justification Report. Councilor Register inquired about the parking fund. Ms. North reported that the budget includes a projection of revenue and expenditure. The Car Park provides a monthly report to the Finance Director. In response to questions from Councilor Register, Tayler Yett, City Attorney, clarified that regardless of if funds being appropriated for a projected expenditure, the City is not obligated to expend funding. Ms. North responded to questions from Councilor Allgood noting that the remaining fund balance is slightly above 30%. She explained that the Employee Health Trust Committee reviews the aspects of insurance coverage and adjusts ' the stop loss as needed. Jeanne Cridebring, 13843 Red Tide Lane, read a written statement into the record. "Before I begin, I want to personally thank Councilor Stadick for the analogy presented at the July 30", Budget Workshop. You are spot on that we need more in the trenches not more in the head shed. Caldwell has added way too many high-level positions. The face of Caldwell is represented by the workers at the front counters, on the mowers, working the streets, beautEying our parks, interacting with the public, not by the administration behind a desk In listening to the final Budget Workshop and watching various City Council Meetings, it is apparent that spending has been reigned in, thank goodness. Also, it is good to hear various councilors speak about the need for better communication and true transparency to make informed decisions. Many thanks to those councilors that put effort and time into choosing what is in the best interest for our citizens, as well as the City. It is truly appreciated. BOOK 65 PAGE 167 On your website, concerning City of Caldwell Financial Policy under fees and charges, it says Park recreation programs will be partially funded by a user charges (that is the grammar used!). User charges shall be comparable to other neighboring cities where practical. And it also says, the City will consider market rates and charges levied by other municipalities for like services in establishing rates, fees, and charges. According to the US Census, the value of an owner -occupied house in Meridian is $425,000 and the median household income is $93,296. For Nampa, the value of an owner -occupied house is $289,400 and the median household income is S67,346. Moving on to Boise, the value of an owner -occupied house is $401,800 and the median household income is $76,402. Eagle's value of an owner -occupied house is $637, 600 and their median household income is $114,271, The ' one city with the current boom is Star. Their value of an owner -occupied house is $449,700 and the median household income is $88, 625. Where is Caldwell? Lower than all those municipalities. The value of an owner -occupied house is $284,000 and the median household income is $65,259. You are going to look at Meridian, Star, Eagle, Nampa, and Boise for their rates and fees! Caldwell is the lowest. That's like comparing apples to oranges. You can NOT expect the citizens of Caldwell to pay rates comparable to all those cities. They do not have the financial means. I'm beating the same drum... stop trying to be like Meridian, Star, Boise, or Eagle, it's not meant for Caldwell. You can NOT look at those municipalities and expect citizens of Caldwell to pay their comparable rates. Parking Compliance Officer? Is that for downtown? Who monitors the parking meter violations and where is that in the Budget? Moving on to the parking meters. According to the budget, Parking expenses: $445,189 Revenue projections: $445,199 (with $32,700 interfund transferred in) Doing my math there are 8766 hours in a year. Without subtractingfor holidays, right now, paid parking is enforced 2964 hours per year. That could change after next week's parking meter workshop. Concerning the revenue, at the present hourly enforcement, the city needs to take in a little over $150/hour to meet the expenses. Are you currently receiving this type ofrevenue? Word on the street is NO! Next is the Golf Fund Description: On your site it says: "We offer some oflhe best rates in the valley with well -maintained courses. " in the final Budget Workshop, Raelyn stated that she hasn't adjusted the fees presented by theformer golfpro, BUT, in the original budget workshop in Mayfor the Golf Fund, the former pro CLEARLY stated on record that he had no ' input on the budget. Just exactly who came up with these projections and possible increase in rates? For the proposed budget, green fees at Purple Sage revenues show a 14% increase Fairview green fees show a 13% increase Similarly, cart rental shows a 14% increase. I want to know the rate increases. Using those figures, that means fees are going up a minimum of 10016. NOT good. When are those being divulged? There are already people talking about abandoning ship if you gouge the users, especially your Caldwell citizen base. According to Golfpgachampionship.com, municipal courses are typically owned and operated by a municipality, such as a city or town, and offer affordable rates to the public. So, thinking about what I referenced earlier concerning Caldwell's median household income, how are you going 10 keep our municipal rates affordable?" MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Doty to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED (ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER BILL NO.64 (ORDINANCE NO.3625) APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR FY-2025 WITH THE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE THREE (3) READING RULE PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE §50-902 AND MOVE FOR ITS PASSAGE BY TITLE ONLY) Ordinance No. 3625 title: AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $168,440,139 TO DEFAY THE EXPENSE AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR, AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID ' APPROPRIATIONS IS MADE. FUND FY 2025 Appropriated Expenditures General Fund $45,721,064 Caldwell Events Ctr Fund 481,918 Library Fund 2,053,666 Street Fund 24,469,789 Airport Fund 1,214,972 BOOK 65 PAGE 168 Recreation & Parks Fund 3,778,074 CDBG/HUD Fund 1,133,537 American Recovery Fund Plan Act Fund 8,621,018 Parking Fund 445,189 Cemetery Fund 445,101 Cemetery Capital Imp Fund 140,000 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Economic Development 361,390 2024 GO Fire Bond 1,390,555 Local Improvement District 136,000 Capital Improvement Fund 1,212,579 Capital Reserve Fire (GF) 877,500 Park Impact Fee Fund 4,252,000 Police Impact Fee Fund 120,250 Fire Impact Fee Fund 465,100 Transportation Impact Fee 0 Capital Maintenance 11,609 Capital Reserve Police (GF) 1,054,000 Golf Fund 1,887,767 Water Fund 15,571,460 Sewer Fund 33,141,712 Sanitation Fund 7,305,695 Electrical Fund 1,722,994 Irrigation Fund 2,661,190 Employee Health Care Plan Trust 7,000,000 HRA VEBA 69,000 Other Insurance Plans 191,510 Employee Flex Fund 153,500 Business Improvement District Fund 350,000 Total Expenditures $168,440,139 MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Stadick to waive the three -reading rule pursuant to Idaho Code §50-902 and approve the passage of Bill No. 64 (Ordinance No. 3625) by title only. Councilor Williams commented on the efforts of staff along with the reductions and adjustments made by Council Members to bring forward a balanced budget. Councilor Stadick expressed his appreciation to staff for their work on the budget. He indicated that he is not a strong proponent of using Foregone and encouraged City leadership to continue to manage the budget needs appropriately. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Doty, Stadick Register, Dittenber, Allgood, and Williams. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED (ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO.261-24 CERTIFYING THE LEVY OF 1% OF THE CITY'S FOREGONE BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $290,000 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FY-2025 BUDGET I SPECIFICALLY FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS OF POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGETS) Resolution No. 261-24 by title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, CERTIFYING THE LEVY OF ONE PERCENT (1%) OF THE CITY'S FOREGONE BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS ($290,435), TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY FY2024-2025 BUDGET FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF FUNDING MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGETS, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION ACCORDING TO LAW BOOK 65 PAGE 169 MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Stadick to approve Resolution No. 261-24 as presented certifying the levy of 1% of the City's Foregone Balance in the amount of $290,435.00 in the FY-2025 budget specifically for maintenance and operations of Police & Fire Department Budgets. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Doty, Stadick, Register, Dittenber, Allgood, and Williams. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none. MOTION CARRIED Mayor expressed appreciation to the Finance Department staff members for their exception work in preparing the budget. ' ADJOURNMENT) Mayor Wagoner adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED as written THIS 4's DAY OF September, 2024. ATTEST: AJ L Debbie Geyer, City Clerk 1