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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-11city council minutes BOOK 54 PAGE 60 SPECIAL MEETING BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION June 11, 2013 6:00 P.M. City Council members present: Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper, Callsen, Pollard, and Biggers. City Council members absent: Nancolas Staff members present: Chief of Police Chris Allgood, Officer Riley, Teresa Roberts, Officer Wright, Officer Seevers, Officer Wyant, Brian Billingsley, ElJay Waite, and Monica Jones (DISCUSSION ITEMS PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT) Brian Billingsley presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the de budget. Highlights of achievements were given. Highlights of upcoming projects were given. A proposal was made Discussion was held concerning a proposed wage increase for the code enforcement officer. (RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COUNCIL) (DISCUSSION ITEMS CALDWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT) budget. Discussion was held concerning the Police Federal Grant for the three SRO positions. Î Discussion was held concerning raises for employees. Î DDACTS Traffic Team Î Phlebotomist Team Î Operation Division Î TRIAD Î SWAT Team Î (RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COUNCIL) Councilman Callsen asked if the traffic school is still being considered. Chief Allgood responded that the traffic school is still in the planning stages. Councilman Hopper expressed his appreciation to the Caldwell Police Department and the outstanding accomplishments of this past year. ElJay Waite left the meeting temporarily and returned at approximately 8:00 p.m. (DISCUSSION ITEMS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT) Brent Orton presented the budget for the Engineering Department. Discussion followed. Brent Orton presented the budget for the Building Department. Discussion followed. Brent Orton presented the budget for the Mapping Department. Discussion followed. Brent Orton presented the budget for the Street Department. Discussion followed. A request was made for additional staff to meet the MS4 compliance standards. Î A request was made for an additional laborer or electrician. Î Brent Orton presented the budget for the Sanitation Department. Discussion followed. Brent Orton presented the budget for the Airport Department. Discussion followed. Discussion was held about electrical costs for the airport hangars. Î Brent Orton presented the budget for the Parks and Cemetery Departments. Discussion followed. Brent Orton presented information concerning capital improvements and expenses. Discussion followed. Discussion was held about the Parks & Recreation/PAL Center Building. Î (RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COUNCIL) Brent to discuss pass through costs concerning airport hangar electrical costs with ElJay Waite. Councilman Hopper requested information about available funding and a list of priorities in connection with discussion about the Parks & Recreation/PAL Center Building. (DISCUSSION ITEMS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) Monica Jones presented options for recognizing and rewarding employees. Discussion held concerning HRA VEBA. Discussion held concerning PERSI funding. (DISCUSSION ITEMS FINANCE DEPARTMENT) Discussion was held concerning the purchase of a brush fire truck for the Fire Department. ElJay Waite presented the current property tax revenue information from the Canyon County Assessor BOOK 54 PAGE 61 Discussion was held concerning employee wages over the last three years. No decisions were made and no action was taken at this workshop. (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Pollard to adjourn at 9:08 p.m. st APPROVED AS written THIS 1 DAY OF JULY , 2013. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk