08-28-1989 - Budget Workshop
'-W
...."
CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
WORKSHOP
AUGUST 28, 1989
MINUTES
Mayor Mitchum called the workshop to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Edgewater
Library. He stated the purpose was for review of the FY 1989-90 budget.
ROll CAll
Mayor David Mitchum
Councilman Danny Hatfield
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilman Russell Gold
Councilman Thomas Fish
City Attorney Josel Alvarez
City Manager Elly Johnson
Acting City Clerk Susan Wadsworth
Chief Lawrence Schumaker
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Present
Also present were City Department/Interim Department Heads Terry A. Wadsworth;
Carl Overstreet; Jack Corder; Dennis Fischer; and Fred Munoz, and Fire Chief
Larry Carson.
Mr. Johnson stated the budget will reflect less than 5.83. He pointed out a
large item is garbage or refuse rates and under State law this past year the
City is required to account for all costs involved in garbage collection in
an enterprise concept. He noted in the past the City budgeted it through the
Public Works Department. He said they pulled those people out and they're now
budgeted in the refuse budget. He pointed out the other large item is the 80%
increase in tipping fees the County is charging to use the landfi 11. He
explained they're suggesting a lower rate increase this year and then an
increase again next year. He also explained there will be minor adjustments
from the work copies to the budget theylll receive for September 6th.
Mr. Johnson stated they met with all department heads and cut quite a few
items out of the budget and now feels it's a budget they can live with and
do some refinements during the year. He added that next year theylll be
better prepared than this year, the documentation they receive will be more
detailed, and theylll start a five-year capital budget and will meet with
Council to set goals for the City.
Mr. Johnson stated the payrolls reflect a projected merit and a basic COLA.
He said there are several positions with new employees and some changes plus
a new division in Public Works called Special Road Maintenance which will
cover maintenance on U.S. 1 from City limits to City limits and on 442 from
U.S. 1 to the City limits. He explained they hope to get reimbursed from the
State and have looked at a beautification grant.
Mr. Johnson stated they have funds in the budget to finish Whistle Stop Park
and have money for purchase of park land and he hopes to get something worked
out with the situation at the Elementary School property.
Mr. Johnson rev i ewed the revenues. He po i nted out they ant i c i pate a 45%
increase in health insurance and the term ends December 1st. He suggested
they go out and look if it comes up that much. Mayor Mitchum agreed they need
to shop.
Mr. Johnson stated the appropriated fund balance will probably change and it's
a carryover for this year's plus some in the current year they won't be
spending. He added he wants it to drop more than that.
Mr. Johnson explained he wanted some surplus property sales this year and will
advertise and have a public auction.
Councilwoman Bennington asked about other transportation fees. Mr. Johnson
replied that's projected from DOT for the right of way maintenance. Mr. Carl
Overstreet noted it's so much a lane mile.
~
...,
Council Budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated there's a difference in
health and life insurance. Councilman Gold asked if it's $2,200 per Council
member per month and if they have to come under the insurance policy group.
Mr. Johnson replied that's a requirement under the policy and he'll look at
options instead of mandates and they can address it when they do the specifi-
cations.
Mr. Johnson read the list of items under Council Promotional Activities.
Councilman Gold asked if VCOG was included. Councilwoman Bennington stated
they didn't put anything for something that might come up down the line. Mr.
Johnson said they kept the budget like what they had and if something comes
up, they'll have to make an appropriation from the unappropriated funds.
There was discussion regarding the amount for VCOG. Mr. Fred Munoz noted in
December they paid $1,879.
Councilwoman Bennington asked about travel and per diem for the FLOC trips.
Mr. Johnson said it's included along with other travel and registration comes
from the other account. Mr. Munoz reviewed the figures of what was used this
year.
City Manaoer budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated adjustments are based
on what could happen with COLA and merit and the large item is increased
insurance and retirement. He added that travel and per diem is for the extra
car allowance and .55 is $1,200 a month for expenses and he signs receipts and
justifies what he spends. He pointed out there are no capital items in the
budget for his department.
Mr. Johnson stated the public hearings will be on September 6th and the 20th.
Finance budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson explained the auditing and
account ing charges breakdown. Mr. Munoz exp la ined some of the forms they
currently have with checks will have to be redone with the new system and they
can't use the A.P. checks or payroll checks but utility bills seem to have
been adjusted.
City Clerk budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated he hasn't talked with
Susan Wadsworth since she's on vacation but will have information regarding
her contract settled within a few days. He added it will be on the agenda for
the 18th. He said the $7,000 under contract services is the election pro-
jected for March, and if there's another election they'll probably charge it
to the CIP.
There was discussion about the newsletter amount included and using bulk mail
or press releases. Councilwoman Bennington referred to the update format used
by the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Johnson suggested they could go with a one-
page monthly mailout of what's going on in the City and what projects are due
to start. Councilwoman Bennington agreed, noting anyone interested could call
City Hall for more information.
Councilman Fish asked if advertising the agenda is included. Mrs. Wadsworth
replied yes, in the $5,744. Mr. Johnson pointed out it doesn't have to be a
legal ad. Councilwoman Bennington stated she'd talked with the City Clerk
in New Smyrna Beach about publishing of their agenda and they have to close
it 12 days before the meeting to get it printed. There was discussion about
handl ing items after the cutoff time. Councilman Gold stated their Mayor
didn't feel it helps attendance at their meetings, and they'd have to closely
monitor to see if it's worthwhile to put it in the paper.
Mr. Johnson stated the fax equipment will be helpful to the City Attorney and
City Manager and auditors and it will speed up the process. Councilman
Hatfield asked if they'll buy the City Attorney's also. Mr. Johnson replied
it will be in his budget also.
Councilwoman Bennington asked about other than the charter referendum and Mr.
Johnson explained the next election will be in the next fiscal year.
Mr. Johnson stated the transcribing equipment is part of the system for
recording Council meetings and the recorder is under the Governmental Services
and is more sophisticated and a dual system with four tracks and two channels
on each channel and you can go to each channel and listen to each mike.
2
Council Workshop Minutes
August 28, 1989
-..
....".
Leqal budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated the big change is the fax
machine and everything is what it is now. Councilman Gold asked about
communications. Mr. Johnson replied it's the direct line between Edgewater
and Deland. Councilman Hatfield asked how we get information and Mr. Johnson
replied it's both ways, or if he's coming to a meeting. Councilman Hatfield
asked if it can be used by others. Mr. Johnson replied they can all use it,
including the Pol ice Department. Councilman Hatfield asked if there's a
certain charge. Mr. Johnson replied it's based on telephone time. Councilman
Hatfield asked if the Attorney has access to other people using this fax
machine. Mr. Johnson replied it will be in his office and he'll control it.
Councilman Hatfield pointed out the Attorney has other clients besides Edge-
water and they could have access to it. Mr. Johnson agreed. Councilman
Hatfield asked how they'd control or pay for his use. Mr. Johnson said the
use will be in his charges to the City of Edgewater and you get a printout for
the time of the fax. Mayor Mitchum explained it will be a City piece of
property that he'll have and it comes back to the City at the parting of the
ways. Mr. Johnson agreed they're responsible for equipment in their charge.
Councilwoman Bennington noted that New Smyrna Beach has another category for
litigation that they could consider when they do next year's budget. Mr.
Johnson said he did in the past with one for special attorneys also.
Councilwoman Bennington stated that audit amounts for previous years don't
truly reflect the City Attorney's charges because it goes to other legal fees.
Mr. Johnson explained this is on a retainer basis and anything over and above
he bills the City, and he'll have more detail and breakdown before next year.
Planninq and Development budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated they have
an amount for a Director and Safety Director and Code Enforcement was put
under this budget. He noted an Administrative Secretary was put in during the
year, which was also an increase. Councilwoman Bennington asked if they're
picking up anyone and Mr. Johnson replied no. Councilwoman Bennington asked
if there will be an Assistant Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Johnson replied
no, not this year.
Mr. Johnson explained Professional Services is to finish the different
elements of the Comprehensive Plan. He noted they put $1,000 in for the
Industrial Development Board and it includes their function.
Mr. Johnson stated he took the software out and will look at what's available
for a program and they may change the programming. He added they put $500 in
for a camera.
Councilwoman Bennington asked if they'd included the Board Appreciation Dinner
under the Council budget. Mr. Munoz replied it's under .40 for $1,358.
Other Governmental Services was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated the $3,600 is
for the lady to clean City Hall. Councilman Hatfield questioned the current
year's charge of $23,697. Mr. Corder stated that Mary Lou McDonald was in
that budget. Councilwoman Bennington asked about FICA for those under
contract. Mr. Munoz replied she works two hours a day five days a week and
gets $300 a month which comes out to $7.50 hourly, but some months have more
and it's $6.50.
Mr. Johnson stated that the $7,000 under professional services is in case they
need a special report or anything.
Mr. Munoz noted the costs for a City Engineer are included. Mr. Johnson
stated he'll recommend to Council to consider funding an engineer with part
of it to come from Utilities and Public Works and other areas. Councilman
Hatfield asked if it will be a separate department. Mr. Johnson replied
Public Works, Utilities, and Planning and Zoning would have some responsi-
bilities, and he'd be the Engineer of Record. Mr. Johnson stated that Beverly
Kinney did a good job at Code Enforcement this past two weeks. Mr. Pat DiLeva
stated held like her as an Assistant.
Mr. Johnson stated the street light increases will pick up each year and they
have 5 or 6 different rates and will make sure that they're the right size.
There was discussion regarding the monthly charges and the lumens. Mr. Munoz
noted the City has the most efficient type and has spent $70,600 this year.
He pointed out the balance in July was $80,559. Mr. Johnson noted part of the
3
Council Workshop Minutes
August 28, 1989
~
..."",
Other Governmental Services (Continued) fee is power and pole rentals.
Councilwoman Bennington asked how they handle the street light impact fees.
Mr. Munoz replied they reserve it in the street light impact account and by
the end of September they'll ask Council to move it from reserve to the
General Fund. Mr. Johnson stated there's $1,075 under capital projects for
insulation in City Hall due to asbestos removal. He pointed out the bill was
adjusted to reflect the damages and repairs will be done in house. Mr. Munoz
stated the machinery and equipment is for the RT. Mr. Johnson stated the
recording system and transcriber are under this account. Councilman Fish
asked about $108 for bottled water under Rentals and Leases. After brief
discussion, Mr. Johnson stated they won't include it in next year1s budget.
Police budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated this reflects the proposed
contract Council gave the union going to eight hour shifts with an additional
four men. He pointed out the overtime item has a drastic cut and it may be
adjusted to $20,000 to $21,000, which most other departments are running. He
noted the large item is life insurance and they hope to get better prices.
Chief Schumaker stated the Humane Society had an increase. Mr. Johnson stated
they negotiated it to $15,000 a year. Councilman Hatfield agreed they came
down from $18,000 and added there will be a clause that if the City goes over
600 animals the next year we'll budget a set fee of $25 an animal with a one
time fee for that overage and they'll show receipts that we did go over 600.
Councilwoman Bennington asked if it's $25 a day per animal. Councilman
Hatfield explained it's a three-day stay and includes manpower and a vet.
Mr. Johnson stated $4,000 is for a concrete block building to house radio
equipment and a small window air conditioner. He said it will be climate
controlled for a base station and the antenna on the water tower in Florida
Shores. He noted this will improve communications and will be in a central
location and will be inside a fenced area.
Mr. Johnson stated Improvements Other Than Buildings is the radio system and
for the permit for the radio to be moved. He added the antenna is $550. He
said there's one radar gun this year which will bring them to three. Chief
Schumaker agreed there's one old one and two of the new type. Mr. Johnson
stated there are three walkie talkies and the detectives are programmable.
Chief Schumaker reviewed the need for the programmable walkie talkies.
Mr. Johnson stated there1s one car replacement and they plan to purchase four
patrol vehicles. There was discussion about availability of confiscated
equipment or purchasing from other entities. Councilman Hatfield asked if new
vehicles will be regulation. Mr. Johnson replied Police equipment State bid.
Mr. Johnson stated they'll modify recording equipment and will pick up
additional capacity as they don't record all the channels now. Councilman
Fish asked if they have to maintain one line unrecorded. Mr. Johnson replied
no. Chief Schumaker noted their system is set up to record eight and they
only have capability for four channels.
Mr. Johnson stated there will be three mobiles for cars for additional cars
and the rep 1 acement for the detect i ves is not Motoro 1 a. There was br i ef
discussion about the importance of fingerprint development.
Mr. Johnson suggested they not go into personne 1 unt i 1 the contract is
determi ned. Counc ilwoman Benn i ngton asked about aux i 1 i ary. Mr. Johnson
explained there was an error in the figure and it should be 18 officers
instead of 14 and they looked at 2 auxiliary as a first year pilot project.
He explained the duties of the auxiliary would be to work holidays and put on
classes and do public relations work. He pointed out it's not a reserve
officer or a person carrying a gun. Councilman Hatfield asked their purpose.
Mr. Johnson rep 1 i ed for crowd contro 1, tra i n i ng and p. r. Ch i ef Schumaker
pointed out he won't have Police powers and they'll use them for surveillance
and gathering information. Councilwoman Bennington asked if their testimony
would stand up in court as auxiliary. Chief Schumaker replied they'd gather
data and the detectives would write it up.
Mayor Mitchum called a recess at 8:25 p.m.
order at 8:33 p.m.
He called the Workshop back to
4
Council Workshop Minutes
August 28, 1989
,...
....,
Fire budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson explained there will be no Assistant
but there will be a Lieutenant who will be in charge in the Chief's absence.
He said the dispatchers work out of the Police Department. He said there will
be three engineers with one per eight hour shift, and the rest will be working
with volunteers. He said the Fire Inspector will be full time instead of part
time and would work under the Fire Chief. Councilman Hatfield asked if there
will be one driver per shift. Chief Carson replied it could be one driver and
one fire fighter. Mr. Johnson pointed out there's a need for City Code
changes to make it work with the volunteers and this will be the transition
year. He stated he hoped to be ready to go on October 1 unless Council tells
him to the contrary.
Mr. Johnson stated an emergency generator is budgeted and garage door openers
with the closures when they leave. He added that fire station 2 needs a
lighted ramp area for putting equipment away after a fire.
Mr. Johnson stated they've budgeted one CPR mannequin and one juvenile. He
said the mobile system is on one of the trucks to renovate and a system to
refill the bottles. He stated the mast suits are for wrecks and they'll mount
it on the truck.
Mayor Mitchum asked the year of the truck. Chief Carson replied a 1976.
Mr. Johnson stated theylll get four more air packs for replacements. Chief
Carson stated it's phasing out and they keep changing the standards. Council-
man Hatfield asked if they can refurbish air packs. Chief Carson replied
theirs are antiques.
Mr. Johnson stated theylll get three desks, three chairs, and one file
cabinet. He explained how they'd share the use.
Mr. Johnson explained the pass alarms attach to the air packs and an alarm
goes off if the person doesn1t move in so many seconds and they'll get five
this year and probably more next year. Chief Carson said it cl ips on the
harness and would be used if you get lost or disoriented.
Mr. Johnson stated they'll have a sedan rather than the Bronco requested and
it wi 11 be red and State bid. Councilman Hatfield asked if it wi 11 be a
command vehicle. Mr. Johnson replied it will be a regular sedan with the
Chief's bunker gear and radio.
Mr. Johnson stated the posipressure fan helps in fires. Chief Carson
explained how it's used to force smoke out quickly. Councilman Hatfield asked
if it's more of an oxygen environment. Chief Carson replied you can locate
the fire more quickly and it clears smoke and heat out quicker.
Mr. Johnson stated the K-12 saw is useful in rescue and fires. Mayor Mitchum
asked if it's gas. Mr. Johnson replied it's gas driven.
Mr. Johnson stated they have payments on the trucks through the lease purchase
and it1s about $39,000.
Mr. Johnson stated there was concern about Rescue and it will be modified to
bring it in compliance. He said they don't need a tractor pulled Rescue unit.
He added that Rescue wi 11 be pa i nted red. He sa i d they may rep 1 ace the
chassis in next year's budget.
BuildinQ budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated they have four employees,
no part time, and the Administrative Secretary is added. He added that Dave
Jones is Fire Inspector under Dennis Fischer and will be under the Fire
Department when the new budget year starts and they do the changeover.
Councilwoman Bennington asked about the new position of Administrative Secre-
tary. Mr. Johnson replied site plan or any plans will be reviewed by a
technical review committee and this secretary will work with this committee
with their activities. Councilwoman Bennington asked if another inspector
will be added. Mr. Johnson replied not at this time, but this next year helll
have a budget executive review in 3 months with Department Heads and at the
end of 6 months he'll come to Council if there1s a problem to look at per-
mitting and if they feel they can justify it with additional fees, they'll
make a budget adjustment. Mr. Fischer stated when the computer's on line
5
Council Workshop Minutes
August 28, 1989
....
.....",
BuildinQ budget (Continued) she'll do that.
the department is understaffed.
Mr. Johnson stated the replacement is one vehicle, and they have one truck and
the other vehicle will be gone.
Councilwoman Bennington agreed
Civil Defense budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson questioned why they have Civil
Defense when they have a Fire Department because usually the Fire Chief serves
as the Civil Defense Director and is called an Emergency Preparedness
Director. He noted a hurricane would be under the Fire Chief and Police. He
pointed out the State requires the Plan be updated on an annual basis.
Public Works budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated the salary dropped
because they took people out of trash to refuse.
Mr. Johnson stated under Contractual Services is the Lake Doctors and small
resurfacing projects. Mr. Overstreet explained one is Flagler Avenue. Mr.
Johnson explained Riverside Drive will be done approximately one-third this
year from Veterans Park to Park Avenue and then either South or North the
following year. He added it comes from fuel tax money. Mr. Overstreet
pointed out these are heavily traveled streets and they.ll lose them if they
don't get them done soon and it's general maintenance. Mr. Johnson said they
tried to spread it allover town but these are two big projects and they can't
finance it all in one year. He added that Utilities will do the sewer. There
was discussion about the County paving Park Avenue to the City limits this
next year. Mr. Overstreet said the proposal is the bike path and repaving.
There was discussion about the increased impact fee. Mayor Mitchum said it
was explained to him the County will pave Mission Road and it will be a direct
benefit to the City. Councilman Fish noted they repaved Roberts Road.
Mr. Johnson stated under the Buildings there's a request for a small area
addition of 30 x 12 to the office space at Public Works.
Mr. Johnson stated there's a pick up truck additional for a supervisor and a
foreman to have a truck and Carl Overstreet's requested a station wagon for
his use, under State bid. Mayor Mitchum asked about the current truck and Mr.
Overstreet replied it will go to the foreman. Mr. Overstreet explained the
planned uses. There was discussion about the miles per year put on these
vehicles.
Mr. Johnson stated the radios are for the truck and a tractor that doesn't
have a radio now. Mr. Overstreet said he requested one for the incinerator
loader for safety reasons.
Mr. Overstreet explained the replacement is to the large tandem dump he uses
to haul shell into the City and the one he has is 17 years old. Mr. Johnson
pointed out they'd finance it on lease purchase the first year and it would
cost about $14,000-$15,000 a year over five years with a 9.3% rate.
Mayor Mitchum asked for mileage per year and total miles on all the vehicles
for water and refuse.
Mr. Johnson stated Special Road Maintenance has equipment for maintaining
U.S.! and 442 and to make the area look neater. He noted that equipment in
the following year is a tractor with a bigger cutter. He pointed out that as
they annex and expand the City limits they'll get an adjustment from DOT. He
added this won't start until they get approval on the program. Councilwoman
Bennington asked if this is all the Service Workers will do. Mr. Johnson
replied 99% of the time and they want to know what it costs to beautify the
City. Councilwoman Bennington asked if they'll work with the Beautification
Commi ttee. Mr. Johnson rep 1 i ed the Commi ttee wi 11 work with them to get
drawings and plans and go through the permitting process as if DOT is doing
it instead of the City.
Library budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated the Library is the same as
before. Councilwoman Bennington asked if the expansion will come out of the
Library budget. Mr. Johnson replied he has a meeting with the Librarian and
will get back with them.
6
Council Workshop Minutes
August 28, 1989
........
....
,...,
Parks & Recreation budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated that building
maintenance was taken from Parks & Recreation and put under Carl Overstreet
but they'll be working out of the shed on the back of City Hall. He said two
people will come from Parks & Recreation, John Schaub and Dave Gibbens, and
one other person will be a basic laborer. He said they'll be responsible for
bus shelters and any building and other types of equipment and repair work on
any City facilities under Carl Overstreet's direction. Councilman Hatfield
asked if one will be a lead man. Mr. Johnson replied one will be and they'll
have the yellow van with a radio. He said they'll have some hand equipment.
Councilwoman Bennington asked if they'll be based at City Hall. Mr. Johnson
replied the work schedules will come from Carl Overstreet and if a Department
Head wants something done, they'll fill out a request. He pointed out they
won't cut grass and will be doing strictly building maintenance, including the
bus shelters and fire stations. Mr. Munoz stated it will probably be a
Service Worker I, 5.A.
Mr. Johnson stated they reduced the number of people by two rather than three
because of additional maintenance work at Whistle Stop Park with grass cutting
and the ballfields. He stated they're getting Community Development funds for
Canal Road and are going to finish Whistle Stop Park this fiscal year. He
said they got the permit that day from St. John's for Rotary Park and the bid
for playground equipment for Whistle Stop Park will be on Wednesday's agenda
for approval with installation around October 15th. He stated they're looking
at several pieces of property at the North end of town and is interested in
one in proximity to facil ities they have now near the School. Councilman
Hatfield asked how general laborer goes from $1,400 to $10,886. Mr. Johnson
replied that's a part time laborer and itls the position filled by the
concession stand operator and it's at the ballfield and may be at another
location.
Mr. Johnson stated the programs are listed with dollars related to each.
Councilwoman Bennington asked about bike paths. Mr. Johnson replied no, and
it will have to be appropriated specifically for that, and it's a major cost.
Mr. Johnson stated they're looking at improvements to Kennedy Park and will
evaluate it according to what happens with another project they're consider-
ing. He added it's not as of October 1st or the first 6 or 8 months of the
year. Council members agreed.
Mayor Mitchum asked about the insurance on the racquetball courts. Mr. Corder
replied the insurance adjuster got an appraisal and is dealing with the
contractor and we wontl touch it.
Mr. Johnson stated the mower is for cutting the Bermuda which requires a
different type of mower. There was discussion regarding the $2,000 trailer
for hauling the mower. Mr. Johnson stated they're looking at State bids for
the mower.
Mr. Johnson stated they applied for the extension of Veterans Park to the
Authority and they have a meeting soon. Mayor Mitchum asked if it IS
recreation impact fees. Mr. Corder replied yes. Mr. Johnson explained it's
50/50 from the Port Authority.
Mr. Johnson stated they budgeted $3,000 for water and sewer for Rotary Park
and there's a long list of the additional work at Whistle Stop. He pointed
out they'll have three lit regulation ballfields and they'll come up with a
5-year Recreation Master Plan. Mayor Mitchum asked about softball fields in
the future. Mr. Corder replied definitely, and one of the fields at Whistle
Stop Park will be an all purpose size.
Special Recreation Facility budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson explained this
is for the Commun i ty Center and costs for Mary Lou. He commented on the
excellent job she does and the cleanliness. Mr. Johnson stated the $6,250 for
improvements includes the drop ceiling with a sound system speakers in the
ceiling. There was discussion about the system. Mr. Johnson stated the flag
pole was in that amount also.
Mr. Johnson stated they budgeted $220,000 for Self-Insurance with a possi-
bility of adjustment to $200,000 and the target is $1 million. He noted the
Committee is looking at the umbrella coverage.
7
Council Workshop Minutes
August 28, 1989
~
.....,
Water budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated the water budget is a balanced
fund and there are not large capital items. Mr. Wadsworth agreed the only
large capital item is sludge hauling.
Mr. Johnson stated there are no additional personnel. Mr. Wadsworth noted
there's one Laborer in Field Operations at entry level Grade 3. Mr. Johnson
pointed out next year they'll become a Class A plant and it will be 24 hours
and will require more personnel. He added the lime process is expensive and
the new plant won't have that problem. Councilwoman Bennington asked about
the water and sewer rate and impact fee study. Mr. Johnson explained it's a
study necessary to proceed with the next phase of the bonding.
Mayor Mitchum asked about rustproofing and undercoating of trucks. Mr.
Wadsworth replied they got costs from vendors in other cities and some did
their own and they may purchase under State bid. There was brief discussion
about the rustproofing.
Refuse budget was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated that to finance the total
refuse system, including garbage and trash, it's projected they need $962,000
next year for capital and labor and tipping fees to the County landfill. He
reviewed revenues. He said with the proposed budget there will be another
adjustment next year but this is more realistic than going from $7 to $12.
Mr. Johnson said they have to account for anything related to refuse and
before some of it was in the General Fund. He stated the additional salaries
are because of picking up five people. Mr. Overstreet explained it will be
one new person plus the five will transfer. Mr. Johnson pointed out they all
will be working in the recycling also and they'11 get money from the State.
He stated there1s money for a trailer to haul the recyclables away and the
Other Contractual Services is for tipping fees. He noted Repairs and Mainten-
ance was up because they need additional replacements of brick in the
incinerator and repairs are needed on the transfer station and the hopper
station has to be rebuilt.
Mr. Johnson stated they'd asked for a semi-trailer because theirs is 17 years
old but instead of buying a new one, they're looking at a used one for around
$20,000 to get 5 to 10 years use. He said the radios are for the semis and
backhoe. He said the recycling trailer is $12,000 with bins. Mr. Overstreet
explained there are four bins, for paper, glass, aluminum, and plastic.
Councilwoman Bennington asked about road paving equipment. Mr. Johnson
replied held address it under separate cover as there1s a debate about it.
Self-Insurance Fund was reviewed. Mr. Johnson stated there's $200,000 to get
the fund to $1,000,000.
Mr. Johnson stated the budget will have more explanation on capital items
before the public hearings and next year it will be more precise and easier
to follow.
Workshop was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lura Sue Koser
~vw#-
.~.
C
,9"e
~
EXOJSED
COUNCU:WOMAN - ZONE/fwO
...../ /;
,;:::;< .. . . /
>::~.{~/-f'i~ If d /~~j( . ~r:'
CO~- ZONE T~REE ;'
~ ,1tz,J. _ ~
COUNCILMAN - ZONE FOUR ~-----
8
Council Workshop Minutes
August 28, 1989
ATTEST:
'W'
Approved th i s / ,1 day of
, 198~.
-/t1r~
......,
9
Council Workshop Minutes
August 28, 1989