2006-08-14 thru 08-16-06 Budget Workshop Meetings Minutes

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City Council Budget Workshop Meetings - August 14-182006 - Page 7 Human Resources Manager Robert Swanagan presented the Human Resources Division budget and answered Council's questions on August 15t\ 2006. Assistant City Manager Cynthia Pearson presented the Purchasing Division budget and answered Council questions on August 15th, 2006. Councilmember Tommy Moser noted he would like staff take steps to ensure we receive a proper amount of bids to prevent single bids on various projects. 4. Finance Department - 3-67 - Assistant Finance Director Michael Dolby provided an overview of the Finance Department's budget and answered Council's questions. Council requested a cost estimate on lease fees for computers and used the City Secretary's Office as an example due to the high increase in computer lease fees for that department. Finance Department was presented on 8/15/06 Assistant Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the tax budget and answered Council questions on 8/15/06. Assistant Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the non-departmental budget. Council directed staff to see if they could release the current 25 year cap on earning longevity. Staff will look into this matter a report back to Council on options. Councilmember Tommy Moser requested a breakdown on account 9997. 5. Public Works Department -3-77 - Director of Public Works Steve Gillett provided City Council with an overview and answered Council's questions on August 15th, 2006. 6. Parks and Recreation Department - 3-91 - Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr provided the Council with an overview and answered questions on August 15th, 2006. Council wants to implement a pilot contract mowing program for mowing services due to staff have difficulty maintaining all areas. Council noted beautification to be one of their top goals. Councilmember Ebow noted he would like to see Creekmont area be included in the program. 7. Planning Department - 3-107 - Planning Director Wayne Sabo was not able to attend the meeting so Office Coordinator Peggy Lee and Building Official Debbie Wilmore provided an overview and answered Council's questions on August 15th, 2006. Council would like to see additional customer service training conducted for Inspections, Utility Billing, Tax and Code Enforcement staff. They want to ensure refresher courses are implemented and if needed more specialized training for areas which have the potential for customer complaints. Council requested a mowing lien report and asked whether or not the City could take property if liens are owed. 8. Golf Course -5-20 - Golf Pro Alex Osmond provided an overview and answered Council's questions on August 15t\ 2006.