08/20/1996, Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes22,4.5
MINUTES OF
KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET WORKSHOP - AUGUST 20, 1996
100 E. BROADWAY ST. - COMMUNITY CENTER
Mayor Mundy called the workshop to order at 6:32 p.m.
Members present were Mayor Mundy, Councilmembers Wright, Barrett, Boone
and Kovach. Councilmember McCraw was absent.
Staff present were Ted Rowe, Vicki Thompson, Paula Lummus and David
Geeslin.
ITEM NO. 1 - Discussion of the proposed 1996/97 budget.
Ms. Vicki Thompson, Director of Finance reviewed the general fund
summary by department, and the estimated cash position.
Next, council discussed the court budget and the streamline changes that
have taken place over the last few months which has reflected favorable
results. Also discussed were the problems encountered with the present
court software and the need for a new program.
Discussion then followed with the police department budget, personnel
requirements as well as equipment needs. Chief Geeslin also addressed
his capital requests and possible future needs.
ITEM NO. 2 - General Discussion.
Mr. Rowe addressed a memo presented by Mr. Box relating to Trinity 3
Well and said that it was out of commission. Furthermore, he advised
the motor is scheduled to be pulled this week and at that time
notification will be made to council of the status. In addition, Mr.
Rowe said Trinity 2 had been taken off conserve status back in July and
which is operating around the clock; Trinity 1 remains put on conserve
status, but may have to come off to keep up with citizens demands and
the need for fire protection.
Next, Ms. Thompson presented council with handouts of community
development division which includes permits, inspections, streets, park,
and water operations that will be discussed Thursday, August 22, 1996.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Mundy adjourned the workshop at
7:47 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor Ro ert Mundy
ATTEST:
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