HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/23/2000 - Workshop Minutes - City CouncilMayor
Lynn McIlhaney
Mayor Pro Tempore
Larry Mariott
City Manager
Thomas E. Brymer
MINUTES
COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL
Budget Workshop Meeting
Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
City Council
James Massey
Ron Silvia
Winnie Garner
Dennis Maloney
Anne Hazen
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McIlhaney, Mayor Pro tem Mariott,
Council members Silvia, Massey, Hazen, Maloney
COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENT: Garner
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, City Attorney Cargill, Jr.,
City Secretary Hooks, Budget and Strategic
Planning Manager Kersten, Finance Director
Cryan, Department Heads
Mayor McIlhaney called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
Jeff Kersten highlighted critical components of the financial forecast and proposed
budget related to emergency medical service delivery cost. The city requested funding
from the county. It is not known what level of funding will be approved by the County.
Also, the College Station Medical Center has notified the Fire Chief that there are certain
supplies that they currently provide for ambulances but will not be able to do so in the
future. It is expected that this annual cost is approximately $70,000. At this time, the
cost is not included in the proposed budget.
Council discussed the investment policy that states the council will maintain a balance of
15% in reserves. This policy is highly credible with the bond rating agencies.
Mr. Kersten outlined three scenarios in the Fire Department Budget that impact the
general fund financial forecast.
Service level adjustments recommended for funding is approximately $480,597. Mr.
Kersten described several of these recommendations in the area of public relations,
police, parks, and planning.
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Police Chief Feldman discussed the proposed Noise Abatement Program. This is a
mutual program with Texas A&M University and Blinn officials to address loud party
complaints.
Comments were addressed about appropriating adequate funds to ensure the existing
parks are maintained sufficiently as well as the new parks having adequate funds for
operations and maintenance.
Council discussed different approaches to select the Senior Citizen Center.
Another budget workshop meeting was scheduled for August 29, 2000. No council
action was required. The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Secretary Connie Hooks
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