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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-27city council minutesBook 18 SPECIAL MEETING January 27, 1977 7:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pasley. Page 25 The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Olesen, Williams, Raymond, Banks, and Bauman. Absent: McCluskey. (PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED BUDGET - ORDINANCE NO. 1412) The Mayor stated that the Meeting was called for the purpose of conducting a public hearing for the proposed budget for the first nine months of the year 1977. He then declared the Meeting open to the public hearing and asked the Finance Director, Mr. Horan, to explain the budget briefly to the audience. Mr. Horan explained that the budget did not have an impact at all on the tax base. There was, he said, several significant internal changes which were made to create cash flow; also, the Police Department's budget used to have nine separate budgets and this was cut down to just four. Mr. Horan further stated that emphasis was put on streets this year because of old equipment and neglected upkeep of streets. It was felt that the City should do their part in keeping Caldwell looking its best. No funds were dedicated to the old Jefferson Junior High School. He also explained that the City planned to recover tie Sewer Bond issue in September which was to mature in 1981. Several members of the audience asked questions regarding the budget. They inquired as to whether the City had developed a step and grade system for salaries. Mr. Horan informed the audience the City had adopted a plan for the first time for 1977. The Mayor stated that he was very pleased with the action taken by the City Council to institute the Step and Grade System. He felt this should have been done many years ago. The Finance Director pointed out that on the budget the Revenue Sharing was listed as one sum amount. Under the 1977 Revenue Sharing Law, there mast be two public hearings before the Revenue Sharing monies can be placed within the specific line - items. According to the new law; the public must be informed at-this meeting that there will be two public hearings. The Mayor then declared the Public Hearing closed and asked the City Clerk to read Bill No. 4 by title only: AN ORDINANCE TERMED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL, APPROPRIATING MONEY IN SUCH SUM AND SUMS AS ARE DEEMED NECESSARY TO DEFRAY ALL PROPER EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF'CALDWELL, IDAHO, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY, 1977, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 50 -1003, IDAHO CODE: Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho: Section 1. That there is appropriated out of any money in the City Treasury, for the purpose of defraying the necessary expenses and liabilities of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, for the fiscal year beginning the first day of January, 1977, the sum and sums of money or so much thereof as may be necessary for the following amounts, to -wit: See attached reference for amounts. Book 18 - Page 26 MOVED by Banks, SECONDED by Olesen to suspend the rules requiring the reading of a bill three separate days and that Bill No. 4 be read the second time by title and the third time in full, section by section. The Mayor called for a roll call vote. Those voting yes: Banks, Bauman, Clesen, Williams, Raymond, and Banks. Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: McCluskey.' MOTION CARRIED The Mayor directed the Clerk to read the Bill the second time by title and the third time in full. MOVED by Banks, SECONDED by Olesen that Bill No. 4 be passed and entitled Ordinance No. 1412. The Mayor called for a roll call vote. Those voting yes: Banks, Bauman, Olesen., Williams, and Raymond. Those voting no none. Absent and not voting: McCloskey. MOTION CARRIED (LECALS TO HAVE ADDRESS INCLUDED - REQUEST I FROM NEWSPAPER) Rick Coffman was recognized and asked if the common address could be included along with'the legal description. Mr. Coffman stated that they were quite often asked what the address was particularly when a legal was printed regarding vacations, annexations, and etc. The Mayor instructed the Clerk to notify the Departments of this request. There being no further business, the Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. APPR0VED,ASI written THIS 1st DAY OF ' Febru - s 1977. P a lC J�� 2ii/ Ma Councilman Councilman Councilman ATTEST: City Clerk?L