HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-26 City Council Minutes Special Mtg BOOK 57 PAGE 121
SPECIAL MEETING
BUDGET WORKSHOP
July 26,2016
6:00 P.M.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. which convened at the Caldwell Street Department at 1311
North 3rd Avenue.
Council members present: Callsen,Pollard, Stadick,Allgood,Ozuna,and Hopper.
Staff members present: Monica Jones,E1Jay Waite, Brian Billingsley, Carol Mitchell, Robb MacDonald,Brent
Orton,and Debbie Geyer.
HUMAN RESOURCES: (Handouts provided)
• Monica provided a handout of the current Wellness Incentive Program (Resolution No. 151-10)
and the proposed Employee Wellness Discounts outline.
• The proposed Employee Wellness Discounts were reviewed.
• West Valley Medical Center would administer the wellness program accentuating non-tobacco use
and weight control.
• Fit Bits could be included as part of the wellness program.
• Each employee would be charged a $90 premium fee with the provision that the employee
wellness discount(s)could reduce the amount. Quarterly check-ins will be required with the results
affecting the premiums accordingly.
• It was recommended that each employee have an annual physical examination as part of the
program.
• E1Jay,Donna Laird(West Valley Medical Center)and Monica Jones will meet with all employees
by department to explain the new program.
• RECOMMENDATION: Move forward with the proposed wellness discount program.
FINANCE DEPARTMENTION(Projector Presentation)
• E1Jay presented the tentative budget:
o E1Jay presented a budget comparison spreadsheet of the past four years.
o Brent provided an update concerning the WWTP operations and capital improvements.
o Necessary public works departmental projects were discussed.
o The General Fund has allowance for special, one-time projects totaling approximately
four million dollars. Possible projects were discussed and prioritized:
■ Parking lots along the railroad right-of-way (Downtown area and Norman
Property)
■ Fencing along railroad fencing(Downtown area and Norman Property)
■ Elevator for Veterans Hall
■ The College of Idaho Track Project
■ New Playground at Memorial Park
■ Wolfe Field 2nd Restrooms
■ Basketball Court Rebuild
■ Luby Park Shelter
■ Roberts Recreation Building(work and construction)
■ Finish PAL/Roberts Recreation Building
■ YMCA Project Match
■ Golf Projects
o Discussion was held concerning the Roberts Recreation Building. The estimated budget
to complete the project would be $600,000. Funding source should be from the
Parks/Recreation Fund rather than the General Fund allocation.
• E1Jay presented the URA Project List and discussion was held concerning priorities:
o Indian Creek Plaza(Including design would be approximately 5.5M)
o Facade Program
o Fire Sprinkler Program
o Streetscape LID
o Hypotenuse Way
0 500/Canyon Hill Realignment
o Skyway—KCID
o Airport Land
o Airport Canal Relocation
o Sundowner Motel Site Plan
o Sundowner Motel Site Demolition&Environmental
o YMCA Project Match
o Street Projects
• Fire Department Budget.
o Discussion held concerning the level of service and response time and how it warrants the
need for Station 43. Surrounding cities within the Treasure Valley have fire stations
based on a population rate of one station per every 20,000 people.
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o Will be working on a standardized station design with Nampa and Meridian fire
departments
o The Fire Department budget is balanced.
• Police Department Budget.
o Discussion held concerning the dispatch fee agreement with Canyon County.
o Liquor apportionment from the General Fund will be transferred by CPD to balance their
budget.
• Personnel Needs
o Discussion held concerning the need for additional engineering staff to help relieve the
load due to the expanded growth and projects.
o Wage reviews are underway by the Human Resource Director.
• Review of the Court Revenue from the Nampa vs. Caldwell.
o Fine revenues are much higher for Caldwell than Nampa which was accredited to
Hamilton,Michaelson&Hilty's role as prosecuting attorney for the City of Caldwell.
No decisions were made or action taken.
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Pollard to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVED AS written THIS Is' DAY OF Aust 2016.
Mayor
Councilperson Councilperson
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ATTEST:
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