HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/1997 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON
JULY 28, 1997
The Work Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order
at 6:00 p.m. on the 28th day of July, 1997, at City Hall with the following Council roll call:
Mary Blair Watts, Mayor Present
Bill Longo, Councilmember Present
Bernetta Henville-Shannon, Councilmember Present
David Stanwick, Councilmember Absent
Wilma Avey, Councilmember Present
John Dillard, Councilmember Present
Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Present
and with six present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed:
ITEM DESCRIPTION SOURCE STATUS
1. Discussion of 1997-98 Annual Budget
City Manager Lanny Lambert gave a general
overview of the proposed municipal budget for
1997-98. He explained that the city is good fiscal
condition presently and no increases in taxes are
proposed. There might be a nominal increase in
water and sewer rates. He continued by stating
the projected increase in revenue for the General
Fund is $510,836 and for the Enterprise (Utility)
Fund is $318,230 resulting in a total of $829,066.
Tony Johnston, Finance Director, explained the
current debt structure and tax revenue. He
stressed the need for the water tower to be built
for Austin Ranch so the property can be
developed. He said the city could receive as much
as $22 million from the development. Discussion
followed regarding possible revenues. The council
was in consensus to have Chief Joe Clark research
what the school district could contribute to the
cost of school resource officers and crossing
guards. Mr. Lambert suggested an increase in
ambulance services.
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Departmental budgets were presented with Johnston Preliminary
specifics as follows:
POLICE DEPT.
Council was in consensus for the proposed
STEP program.
FIRE DEPT.
Chief Van Morrison stressed the need to
improve morale of volunteers.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT.
Pam Nelson, Director, stressed the need for
additional vehicles.
AQUATIC PARK
One enhancement requested is requested for a
waterproof microphone for aerobic and swim
instructors.
HIDDEN COVE PARK
Ms. Nelson informed the Council that an open
position will not be filled until 10/1. Possible
revenue from construction of boat storage.
MUNICIPAL COURT
No enhancements.
CITY MARSHAL
James Jordan, City Marshal, stressed the need
for a larger vehicle and full-time deputy.
LIBRARY
Joan Sveinsson, Director, explained recent cuts
from the proposed budget.
PERSONNEL
Margaret Burkett, Director, presented brief
overview of the department's proposed budget.
INSPECTIONS
Cliff Bormann, Building Official, presented
brief overview of the department's proposed
budget.
2. Discussion of agenda items for August 4, 1997, Lambert
City Council meeting
Council approved items presented.
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With no further business to discuss, Mayor Watts adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
APPROVED:
~ttS, Mayor ~'~
ATTEST:
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Devlin, Deputy City Secretary
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