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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-16 City Council Minutes Special Meeting - Budget Workshop BOOK 56 PAGE 77 SPECIAL MEETING BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION June 16,2015 6:00 P.M. City Council Members present: Mayor Nancolas,Feucht,Ozuna,Callsen,Pollard,and Biggers. City Council Members absent: Rob Hopper Staff members present: Chris Allgood, Frank Wyant, Devin Riley, Robb MacDonald, Brent Orton, E1Jay Waite,and Monica Jones. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—CALDWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT) • Chief Allgood presented a PowerPoint regarding the Police Department proposed budget. • An update was given concerning the Police Department successes. • Statistical information was presented on crime,service years and the officer turnover ratio. • The cost associated with body worn cameras and the need for an addition F/T CSO to assist with this new program was discussed. • It was reported that dispatch will cost approximately$350,000. • Personnel costs have gone up about$250,000 noting that wages are a priority. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—GOLF DEPARTMENT) • Review of wages for seasonal employees. • Decide whether to retire or transfer debt and get it off the books. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—CALDWELL EVENT CENTER) • Looking for partnerships to make improvements to the facility. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—HEALTH TRUST FUND) • Anticipate scheduling a workshop to discuss our health plan and fund. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—RECREATION DEPARTMENT) • Superintendent will retire the end of July 2015. • Need to evaluate what we are looking for in the superintendent's position. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—MAYOR'S OFFICE) • Holly Cook has been hired as the Communications&Research Specialist. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—BUILDING SAFETY) • Approval has been given by City Council at their recent meeting regarding the additional plumbing inspector. • Requesting a records specialist position. • Review of revenues and expenses. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—MAPPING) • Review of current and upcoming projects: o Transition plan is realistically a 30-year plan due to the money that is available. • Cemetery services&record keeping. • Field solutions. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—WATER DEPARTMENT) • Discussion held about balancing the maintenance and growth of fund balance. • Review of projects and expenses. o Meter reader positions eliminated. • Projection of fund balance to 2021 was reviewed. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT) • Review of projects and expenses. • Projection of fund balance to 2021 was reviewed. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—STREET DEPARTMENT) • Review of projects and expenses was held: o Chip sealing,sweeper purchases(one each year for the next four years) • Paving streets • Federal and City projects • Projection of fund balance to 2021 was reviewed. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT) • Robb MacDonald guided the discussion concerning the vision to utilize and enhance technical abilities. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—HUMAN RESOURCES) • Monica Jones provided a wage summary handout for the Police Department and Public Works. • Questions were addressed about an Information Technology position as requested by the Police Department,Fire Department,and Public Works. BOOK 56 PAGE 78 (DISCUSSION ITEMS—FINANCE) • E1Jay Waite clarified his responsibilities in making sure that the City has a balanced budget. Discussion was held concerning the 10-year model. • Research is being done concerning a certification pay system for administrative staff for Springbrook competency. • Revenue came in at$28M. The City needs at least a 1%increase in property valuation($17M)to get to the projected$45M. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—SEWER) • Review of projects and expenses: o Digester/infrastructure/filter • Projection of fund balance to 2021 was reviewed. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—INDUSTRIAL AIRPORT) • Review of projects and expenses: o West side apron resurfacing • Relocation of the 500 Lateral and Canyon Hill Lateral • Projection of fund balance to 2021 was reviewed. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—STREET LIGHTING) • Review of projects and expenses: o Five year conversion • Fixing records • Billing issues with the Idaho Power Company (DISCUSSION ITEMS—SANITATION) • Review of projects and expenses: o CPI increase of.07% • Increase due to fuel tax increase • Projection of fund balance to 2021 was reviewed. (DISCUSSION ITEMS—PARKS) • Review of projects and expenses: o Automatic lock and unlock of restrooms • Need for a chemical applicator position(Grade 5) (DISCUSSION ITEMS—CEMETERY) • Review of projects and expenses. • Projection of fund balance to 2021 was reviewed. (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WERE DISCUSSED FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS) • Caldwell Event Center • Carnegie Library(Veterans Memorial Hall) o Roof,elevator,furnace expenses • Parks/Forestry • General beautification projects throughout the City • Parks&Recreation/Pal Building No decisions were made and no action was taken at this workshop. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE,SECTION 67-2345,SUBSECTION[C]FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING LAND ACQUISITION OR AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY NOT OWNED BY A PUBLIC AGENCY) MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Feucht to convene into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 67-2345,Subsection(c)for the purpose of discussing land acquisition or an interest in real property not owned by a public agency at 9:00 p.m. Roll call vote. Those voting yes:Pollard,Biggers,Feucht,Ozuna,and Callsen.Those voting no:none. Absent and/or not voting:Hopper. MOTION CARRIED MOVED by Callsen,SECONDED by Ozuna to reconvene into Regular Session. MOTION CARRIED (ADJOURNMENT) The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. BOOK 56 PAGE 79 APPROVED AS written THIS 6" DAY OF JULY ,2015. Mayor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson ATTEST: City Clerk