08.22.2000 CC Minutes
MINUTES OF
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP -AUGUST 22, 2000
401 CHITWOOD - KENNEDALE POLICE DEPT.
CONFERENCE ROOM
Mayor Wright called the workshop to order at 6:35 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Wright, Councilmembers Clark, Hoover, Barrett, Vaughn and Kovach.
Members absent: None.
Staff present: Ted Rowe, Lynette Whidden, Dave White, David Arnold, David Smith, Michael
Hamilton and David Geeslin.
A: WORKSHOP: Proposed budget for fiscal year 2000-20001.
Council was presented revised budget worksheets, which included the cash position, fire
department proposed budget, and unfunded items. Additional information was provided
regarding the Volunteer Incentive Fund, construction fund, top sales tax payer report, and
budgets for the fire department for the previous five years. Discussion then moved forward
with the fire department in regards to personnel, volunteers for fire/ems service, alternative
ambulance service, mutual aid and policy procedures.
Next, Council reviewed a cost comparison between Ford's Police Crown Victoria and
Expedition. It was also noted that the police canine program would be discontinued in the
upcoming budget year.
Next workshop scheduled for Thursday, August 24, 2000, Council will review revised
worksheets reflecting recommended changes from tonight's meeting, and water, sewer and
street budgets.
Mayor Wright recessed the meeting at 8:47 p.m. for a break and reconvened at 9:08 p.m.
B: STAFF COMMENTS
1. City Manager Report
Council was briefed on Little School Road project.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wright adjourned the workshop at 9:09 p.m.
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