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CITY OF GREEN RIVER CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS MAY 14, 2013 The Governing Body of the City of Green River met in workshop session at 6:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Castillon called the meeting to order. The following Council Members were present: Mark Peterson, Tom McCullough, Adam Coppolo, Brett Stokes, Gary Killpack and Lisa Maes. The following were present representing the City: City Administrator Marty Black, Director of Public Works Mike Nelson, Utility Tech Crew Leader Jason Palmer, City Engineer/Utility Manager Mark Westenskow, Fleet Supervisor Eddie Miller, Streets Supervisor Randy Koloff, Director of Finance Jeff Nieters, Accounting Supervisor Chris Meats, Director of Community Development Laura Leigh, URA/Main Street Administrator Rod Ness, Chief of Police Chris Steffen, Fire Chief/Emergency Services Mike Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Director Allan Wilson, and Recreation Supervisor Katie Duncombe. Budget Workshop Mr. Black congratulated Chief Steffen on being appointed to the State of Emergency Commission by Governor Mead. Overview of City Administrator Mr. Black asked council for a consensus on the community requests so they can be placed into the budget. He said the city has a stable revenue stream. There have been some decreases but seems to be holding at $1 million a month. Budget highlights:  Operating Budget $18.9 million (3% less than prior year)  Risk Management Fund $1.1 million  No increase in health insurance  Reduced 199 overtime hours and 11,195 seasonal hours  25% General Fund Reserves $3.7 million  2.5% increase to Enterprise Funds (Water, Solid Waste, Wastewater)  Staff is looking into an automated water meter reading system Community Service funding proposed changes are with the Flaming Gorge Days Committee from $18,000 to $24,000 and Star Transit from $21,500 to $22,520. Legislative, Administration, and Municipal Court Budget Overview:  IT services will be moving under Administration  $425K compensation pool/pension funds  Clerk of Court retirement succession planning Key Initiatives:  $250,000 for the roof replacement at City Hall  $250,000 for the Police/Municipal Court building  $138,000 for fire truck lease  $121,000 fire equipment reserve  $100,00 for equipment replacement funding  $175,000 for virtual desktops  $860,000 for Joint Dispatch Center  $114,000 for the air service subsidy  $500,000 for the Destination Green River Station Depot  $80,000 for the Wastewater Plant engineering  6th Penny projects initiated City Council Budget Workshop Proceedings May 14, 2013 Page 1 of 3   $75,000 for asphalt crushing  $125,000 for slurry seal  $100,000 for vehicle replacement fund  Employee compensation: o .5% general employee pension increase o 0 to 2% base adjustment o 0 to $1,000 stipend Community Development Budget Overview Ms. Leigh said they reduced part-time by 174 hours in Administration, reduced 10 overtime hours for the senior administration assistant and increased overtime by 40 hours for the zoning building tech. Overall the division reduced its budget by $14,007. The Building Inspector Division has no change in overtime hours. There is a budget reduction in operating and maintenance of $3,247. URA/Main Street Budget Overview: Mr. Ness said there is an 8.6% reduction in the budget which included personnel services. The reduction is from professional services not being needed as much as in the past. Police Department Budget Overview: Chief Steffen said the Police Department budget is $3,863,915 with no increases. There was one reduction of 240 part time relief hours. The only request is for upgraded body armor. Fire Department Budget Overview: Fire Chief Kennedy said the Fire Department budget has no significant changes. There are thirty- two volunteer firefighters. The budget has been reduced by a small amount but doesn’t show because of the addition of the Code Red services. Finance Budget Overview: Mr. Nieters said the Finance Department budget has been reduced by $612,401. The reduction comes from Information Technology $530,000 being moved to Administration and the Meter Readers $60,000 being moved to Utilities. There was an overall increase in Purchasing/Payroll of $28,000 for the part-time position moving to full-time. Public Works Budget Overview: Mr. Nelson said they have an overall reduction in their budget of $255,600. Staff combined the Solid Waste Divisions 530, 535, and 540 into one 530 account. The Utilities and Engineering Divisions 515, 560, 570, and 590 were combined to a 555 account. City Administrator’s Report Mr. Black reminded everyone that the council meeting on May 21, 2013 will start at 6:30 pm with a budget workshop. Mayor and Council Reports The Mayor and Council had nothing to report. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm. City Council Budget Workshop Proceedings May 14, 2013 Page 2 of 3  ______________________________ H. Castillon, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Jeffrey V. 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