HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-08city council minutesBOOK 50
SPECIAL MEETING
WORKSHOP
July 8, 2009
6:00 P.M.
PAGE 88
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nancolas.
City Council members present: Blacker, Oates, Hopper (via phone), Callsen, Dakan (via phone).
Council members absent: Sobba
Appointed Officials present: Mark Wendelsdorf, Chris Allgood, Larry Osgood, Brian Billingsley,
Debbie Geyer, and E1Jay Waite.
Appointed Officials absent: Monica Jones
(ITEMS OUTLINED)
• Review of the appointed officials goals, budget expenditures, and projected projects for the
upcoming year relating to the FY -2010 Budget.
(PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION)
• FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire Chief, Mark Wendelsdorf, presented his staff report outlining
emergency responses year -to -date statistics, fire prevention programs, child care seat program,
status of grants, and goals for 2010.
• In response to questions asked by those in attendance, the Mayor gave an explanation of the City
Impact Fees.
• Discussion followed concerning comments from Joe Lombardo regarding the Caldwell East Urban
Renewal Agency. The Mayor and Councilman Oates outlined the purpose and operation of Urban
Renewal funds and how the Agency is regulated by Idaho State Code. It was noted that by use of
a public records request, Urban Renewal documents may be obtained through the City Clerk. It
was requested by Dana Vance that the Urban Renewal Agency meetings and agenda notice be
posted on the City website.
• The Mayor responded to questions raised by Dana Vance regarding the economy and what
conservative measures have been taken by Council to reinforce this message with the public and
department heads.
• POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Chief, Chris Allgood, presented his yearly review. He
highlighted facts concerning crime reduction, partnerships with outside agencies, the Street Crime
Task Force, budget cutbacks, vehicle fuel savings, and the projected remaining fund balance. He
noted future projects to include: increased emphasis on the Police Athletic League (PAL)
program, animal control issues with Canyon County, and increased public safety measures.
• ENGINEERING /PUBLIC WORKS: City Engineer and Public Works Director, Larry Osgood,
outlined a PowerPoint presentation highlighting accomplishments and goals within the
Department of Building Safety, Mapping, Water, Irrigation, Street, Parks, and the Industrial
Airport.
• PLANNING & ZONING: Planning & Zoning Director, Brian Billingsley outlined a PowerPoint
presentation highlighting accomplishments and goals of the department. He noted that staff is
currently working on the Trails and Pathways Master Plan, Parks and Recreation Master Plan,
Lake Lowell Area of Impact Expansion, the Highway 20/26 and 55 Corridor Plan, the Scenic
Byway Overlay, and assisting with the Downtown Master Plan Framework plan.
• CITY CLERK: City Clerk, Debbie Geyer presented information concerning completed and active
projects that have been undertaken this past budget cycle. She noted that the archiving project for
permanent documents being displayed on the City website has continued. Other projects include:
the BLM park project near Lake Lowell, an annual department -wide records retention and
destruction plan, organizing the Census 2010 Complete Count Census Committee, and an
developing a method to recover restitution payments for damaged public property. Community
projects include the Friday Night Express, Friends of the Depot/Depot Interpretive Center, and
Winter Wonderland.
• FINANCE: Finance Director, E1Jay Waite reported that the police and fire budgets are nearly
balanced and appear solid. He noted that neither department requested a tax increase.
Expenditure projections fell $98,339 short of projected revenue. Department budget estimates
were distributed for further review and adjustments.
No decisions were made and no action was taken.
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(ADJOURNMENT)
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
APPROVED AS written THIS 20` DAY OF JULY 2009
Mayor
Councilperson Councilperson
Councilperson Councilperson
Councilperson Councilperson
ATTEST:
City Clerk