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CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
SEPTENBER 3, 1980
The City Council of The City of the Colony held a Town Hall meeting held at
Fire Station Number Two on September 3, 1980 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for
the purpose of explaining and receiving input on the proposed Budget for the
1980/81 Fiscal Year. Mayor Turner opened the n~eting with the following
members present:
Richard Turner Mayor
Norman Adeler Councilman
Gary Shipman Councilman
Greg Norwood Councilman
and Councilman Longo not in attendance due to a conflicting work schedule.
Councilman Adams was not in attendance due to illness.
At this time Mayor Turner introduced Tom Hart, City Manager, to review the
Budget process. Mr. Hart gave the citizens a background as to how this Budget
was prepared by staff and the study process the Council went through prior to
the original Public Hearing. After giving the overall view of revenue and cost,
the Council entertained questions from the floor. Several citizens asked the
status of the original proposed Budget. Mayor Turner stated that the Council
had received a firm mandate from the people, that the Budget should be reduced
to a lower level of services, but that the original fall Budget will still be
the Budget under consideration by all. Councilman Adeler added that they must
have these Town Meetings to see clearly the needs and desires of the citizens.
Councilman Shipman agreed that it would be irresponsible to cut without input
from citizens.
After the detailed review there were very few comments for or against the
Budget. Dave Brown was recognized and stated that he was against an organ-
ization such as C.A.T. determining the needs of the City in establishing a
Budget. Councilman Norwood answered that the Council would work with all
citizens and would like to hear alternatives, but that it is the Council's
ultimate responsibility to establish this budget and tax rate. Several other
members of the audience did speak up in favor of the Budget. Other citizens
new to the conmunity asked mere detailed questions. Mr. Hart advised them that
they could attain a copy of the Budget from City Hall, and he would be happy
to review the figures with them individually.
Mayor Turner adjourned this Town Hall n~eting at 8:30 p.m.
AYTEST:
JAN~ , CITY SECRETARY