HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget/Finance Committee Minutes 11.04.1997BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 4, 1997 4:30 P.M.
OLD COUNCIL CFJ~4BERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman- Donna Kilpatrick
Gay Easton Bud Johnson
Chuck Rod~ers Don Hackmann
Gary Temple
OTHER'S PRESENT:
Andy Loebe
Connie Lind
Dave Michael
Alan Hovious
Larry McCann
Mike Zuhoski
Cathy Gabrian
Rick Musson
The claims for October were reviewed and the committee recommended
that they be paid.
The overtime report for PPE 10/25/97 was distributed.
A copy of the resolution for financin~ new recordin~ equipment was
distributed.
Discussion regarding the purchase of a computer for record keeping
in the Public Works Department. Larry proposes to buy a PC with a
microsoft office pro~ram for approximately $4000. The committee
recommended approval.
Discussion regarding the phone system changes at City Hall. The
out~oin~ watts line has been discontinued. The Committee
recommended to have six phone lines to better accommodate the
public, as follows:
Court
Clerk's Office
Public Works, with one rollover and one outgoin~ line
County Office
One Outgoing Line
Four of the numbers would be published.
Discussion about addin~ lights in Thomson Park. Two would be
installed on the west side of the ball field, and one at the NE
corner of the tennis courts directed towards the concession stand.
The cost would be approximately $600 per year. The committee
recommended approval.
Discussion regardin9 a sprinkler system for Thomson Park. There is
$3500 in this year's budget and Dave said the cost will run about
$4300. This will cover a little over half of the park and the
balance will be in the 1998-99 budget. A budget transfer is needed
from another line item to cover this year's expenditures. The
committee recommended approval.
The Animal Control position was briefly discussed. Connie Lind is
concerned about the hours, the continuing of this position, etc.
This will be discussed further when the 1998-99 preliminary budget
is reviewed.
Discussion regarding a wage adjustment for the Police Command
Officers. An increase is included in the 1997-98 budget, but no
decision has been made yet. Chuck will check into this.
Purchase requisitions were approved as follows:
GENERAL FUND
Computer for Public Works
Computer upgrade for Police Dept.
Refund of building permit
Gas for police and animal control
Internet access set up fees for Library
(paid from library grant)
Sidewalk replacement in excess of CTEP
project
Chips for Park
Sprinkler system for Thomson Park
15 cases of computer paper
4,000.00
1,029.00
518.00
769.31
842.10
8,095.00
611.71
4,300.00
783.50
GAS TAX FUND
Curb and gutter replacement
of CTEP Project
1 1/2" road material
in excess.
608.00
826.00
CDBG GRANT FLTND
Concrete work at Senior Citizens Center
3/4" road material
1,700.00
3,358.00
WATER FUND
Film intake underwater and install winter
suction line
Rental on backhoe and crane to clean mud
chamber and pull tree and culvert
12" gate valve with gaskets
Liquid alum
Blow-off hydrant and fittings
1,800.00
1,030.00
667.00
2,778.00
657.00
SEWER FUND
Repair front end and brakes- repair flat
tires (PUD-I) 595.00
SOLID WASTE FUND
Dumping fees for September at the Billings
Landfill
1979 roll-off truck
STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
Road salt for sanding streets- mix with sand
Sand for sanding streets
Cold mix asphalt for winter patching
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
6,053.51
7,000.00
1,372.00
4,839.00
727.00
Respectfully submitted,
Don Hackmann
City Clerk