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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-18Minutes of the Town Council budget meeting held June 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Municipal Building. In attendance were: Mayor: Robert N. Glenn, presiding Councilmen Present: David L. Clark; Gregory C. East; Joseph K. Goodman; H.M. Kidd; Lane R. Penn; James A. Radcliffe Administration: Shawn M. Utt, Town Manager Nichole L. Hair, Deputy Town Manager Legal Counsel: Spencer A. Rygas, Town Attorney Press: Melinda Williams, Southwest Times Mike Williams, P.C. Patriot Staff: Dana Bishop, Finance Department Debbie Bivens, Info. Tech. Department Kim Caudill, Adm. Mgr., Public Works Dave Hart, Director Parks & Facilities Chief Robbie Kiser, P.F.D. Gary Martin, Gen. Supt., Public Works Sandra Miller, Finance Department Elaine, Newman, P.P.D. Bill Pedigo, Town Engineer David Quesenberry, Clerk of Council Chris Phillips, Street Superintendent Rebecca Reece, Finance Director Chief Gary Roche, P.P.D. Barbara Tate, Senior Center Director Angela Viers, P.P.D. Others Present: Nikki Cannon Paige Cash Tyler Clontz Eric Coalson Jenna Coalson Brooks Dawson Laura Goodman Kimberly Hart Margaret McManus Sally Warburton 1. Call to Order Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Following the Call to Order, the roll was taken with the Mayor and all Council members present and a quorum for conducting business established. 3. Modifications to the Agenda Mayor Glenn asked Mr. Utt if there were any modifications to the agenda. Mr. Utt replied that there were none. 4. Welcome to Guests and Visitors Mayor Glenn welcomed the members of the audience to the meeting. Page 1 of 3/June 26, 2018 5. Public Comment Period Mayor Glenn then moved to the Public Comment Period. He explained that there was a five-minute limitation on comments and that the intent was to receive comments on topics relating to the budget, but that comments on other issues could be made. He then opened the floor for public comment with the first speaker being Mrs. Paige Cash. Mrs. Cash said she knew how budgets worked and how hard was to balance the budget with all the issues and work that had to be done. She stated that she had some real concerns about eliminating the supervisory position of the person responsible for maintaining the parks. While unsure how the new structure would work out, her experience in the school system suggested that having another person in charge usually led to things falling apart. Mrs. Cash said she had seen the result of empty positions in the school system and it resulted in extra work to keep the quality up. She worried that that would happen with the parks. Given the possibility of a dog park and perhaps other new parks, as well as the many positive things happening the Town and the County, Mrs. Cash added that she would hate to see the parks fall into disrepair, which was her concern. She then concluded her remarks. Mayor Glenn thanked her for her comments. Next speaker was Mrs. Laura Goodman. Mrs. Goodman said there were both good and bad things in the budget. Employees were important and she was glad that there was a raise included in the budget. She knew it was a financial challenge but she thought that it should be remembered that these are people that needed these raises. In addition it needed to be remembered that long-time employees need to know they are valued. From personal experience she understood the difficulties involved when employees had no hope. She also understood from time to time restructuring was necessary and positions were eliminated, which was very hard on those who lose their jobs, which Council should also remember. She said that Council should make sure that these long-term employees would be taken care of in the long run. It also should be remembered, she continued that the Town was not a business. It needed to be financially responsible but it needed to remember that not all values are monetary. These parks and individuals are things that needed to be remembered because they have more value than just the numbers. A budget is somewhat of a numbers game she said, but it needed to be remembered that this is a community not a business. Mrs. Goodman then concluded her comments. Mayor Glenn thanked her for her remarks. There being no other speaker, Council moved to the next item in the agenda. 6. Old Business a. Resolution 2018-21, FY 2018-2019 Budget Adoption Mayor Glenn asked Mr. Utt if there was anything he wished to add. Mr. Utt replied that this was the same resolution that was in the packet of June 191', which had the 1.6% reductions. Mr. East asked Mr. Rygas if the resolution needed to be brought from the table. Mr. Rygas responded yes, that the motion to bring the measure from the table should be done separately from a motion on the budget itself. Mr. Utt suggested that Council bring one resolution from the table, act on it, then bring the other resolution off the table and act on it. Page 2 of 3/June 26, 2018 1 1 1 Mr. East moved that Council take from the table, the discussion regarding Resolution 2018-21 for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget adoption. Mr. Penn and Mr. Radcliffe seconded the motion which was approved on the following roll call vote: Mr. Radcliffe -Aye Mr. East -Aye Mr. Clark -Aye Mr. Goodman -Aye Mr. Kidd -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye There being no discussion by Council, Mr. East moved to adopt Resolution 2018-21 as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Radcliffe and approved on the following roll call vote: Mr. Radcliffe -Aye Mr. Goodman -Nay Mr. East -Aye Mr. Kidd -Nay Mr. Clark -Nay Mr. Penn -Aye Mayor Glenn -Aye Mr. East moved that Council take from the table. Resolution 2018-22 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan adoption. Mr. Radcliffe seconded the motion which was approved on the following roll call vote: Mr. Radcliffe -Aye Mr. Goodman -Aye Mr. East -Aye Mr. Kidd -Aye Mr. Clark -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Goodman moved to adopt Resolution 2018-22 as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kidd and approved on the following roll call vote: Mr. Radcliffe -Aye Mr. Goodman -Aye Mr. East -Aye Mr. Kidd -Aye Mr. Clark -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye 7. Future Meetings Mayor Glenn reminded Council of their next meeting on Tuesday, July 31d at 7:00 p.m. which would be the organizational meeting of the Council. Mr. Utt informed Council that both he and Ms. Hair would be absent from the July 17th work session for travel. He had discussed with Mayor -Elect Clark the possibility of moving the work session date to July 24th, followed the next week (July 31s) by the first budget work session for FY 2019-2020. Mayor Glenn said there appeared to be a consensus of Council to schedule the work session for July 241h. 8. Adjournment Mayor Glenn called for a motion to adjourn, which was made by Mr. Goodman. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kidd, and approved by the unanimous voice vote of Council at 6:11 p.m. i Approve David L. Clark Mayor ATTEST: David N. Quesenberry Clerk of Council Page 3 of 3/June 26, 2018