HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/19/1999 City Council-WS MINUTES OF TIlE WORK SESSION OF COUNCIL
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AUGUST 19, 1999
The WORK SESSION of the CITY COUNCIL of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order by
Deputy Mayor Pro-tem David Stanwick at7:00 p.m. on the 19~ day of August 1999, at 6800 Main Street
(New City Hall), with the following roll call:
Bill Manning, Mayor Absent
John Gordon, Councilmember Present
Lewis Jue, Councilmember Present
David Stanwick, Deputy Mayor Pro-tem Present
Al Garcia, Councilmember Present
John Dillard, Councilmember Absent
Jeff Meyers, Councilmember Present
A quorum was established and the following items were addressed:
ITEM DESCRIPTION SOURCE STATUS
1.1 Work Session to discuss the 1999-2000 municipal budget
All departments explained any major changes in their line
item accounts and then explained their enhancements, if any.
INSPECTIONS:
Pat Dunlap discussed the line items for Inspections and
Facilities Maintenance and noted some minor changes.
Discussion was held regarding seeking proposals on tree
trimming.
Mr. Dunlap noted that he has cut his request for two
inspectors.
FLEET MAINTENANCE:
Don Owens presented his budget. He noted the increase
in certain items was due to a 100% increase in miles driven
going on to say 19 vehic!es.ancl 12 pieces of equipment were
added this past year.. He n0t~d that contractual services was
increased due to ~ticipdted mbveinto 'a'~ew space~' but stated
the amount will be shared with other departments.
Mr. Owens recommended cutting the request for a new
truck. Council tentatively agreed to items B, C, & D.
PLANNING:
Harry Persaud discussed his goals for his depa ~mnent, the
increased workload and his need for personnel. Couhcil
asked if the proposed Administrative Services Clerk in the
City Secretary's office could handle some of the clerical
duties for Planning. Mr. Persaud and Ms. Hicks both agreed
that would be feasible.
Mr. Persaud said he wants to upgrade his Planning
Technician to Planner I in an effort to keep this employee.
ENGINEERING:
Abel Saldafia discussed his line items noting no major
changes.
There are no requests for this year, but Mr. Saldafia said
his department needs a large copier for plats, maps, etc. and
this may be in the budget next year at an approximate cost ot
$24,000.
With no further business to address, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
David Stanwick, Deputy Mayor Pro-tem
ATTEST:
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC/CMC/AAE
City Secretary
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