HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.15.77 Special Council Minutes MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL
SEPTEMBER 15, 1977
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by the Acting Mayor
Present: Acting Mayor, Councilmen Johnson, McElmury, Whittier
Absent: Mayor Akin
Also Present: Administrator Ford
2. This meeting had been scheduled for the purpose of receiving input from
Department Heads on the 1978 budget.
3. Fire Chief, Tom Jensen visited with the Council starting at 6:00 P.M. and
reviewed his requests and the proposed budget in the areas of wages and capital
outlay. Most of the discussion in capital outlay centered around his request
for 3 more radios to replace 3 old radios and to be added to the 2 new ones
purchased the previous year. His discussion also centered around his request
that $10,000 presently budgeted in 1977 but unspent,be used for the purchase
of a chasis for a tanker and that in 1978 he budget for a tank to be mounted on
that chasis. Fringe benefits were not discussed since they do not apply to the
Fire Department.
4. At 6:50 P.M. , Liquor Manager Paul Asher visited with the council concerning
his request in the proposed budget for the Liquor Store. The General and
historical operation of the Liquor Store was reviewed. The fact was noted that
a substantial profit was now flowing from the Liquor Store and that the improve-
ment bonds were being prepaid. The only item within capital outlay discussed
with Mr. Asher was his request to purchase an ice making machine for $1500.
S. At 7:45 P.M. , Police Chief Bob Metcalf visited with the council. After
expressing his views on wages and fringe benefits and some discussion on the
general operation of the Police Department, the conversation then centered
on the purchase of a new squad car in 1978 and trading in the existing 1975
squad car.
6. Councilman Johnson was excused at 8:30 P.M.
7. Motion by Kuchera, second by McElmury that the subdivision waiver request
of Mary McAndrew at 216 Oak Street, Lot 2, Block 19, Original Town be approved.
APIF, motion carried.
8. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. ord APPROVED /0//7 h
City Administrator
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