1975 ADJ MIN JUN 26 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Councilwoman Spragins asked why there was such a large increase in this budget. City Manager Huffaker replied the increase was due to the increase in fuel costs. The Traffic Signals Budget was reviewed and no amendments were made. Traffic Signs Budget was reviewed and no amendments made. Traffic Striping 183 After Council discussion the amount of $550 was deleted for a Directional Arrow Sign under Capital Outlay. Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks Increase in this budget was explained to be due to the high cost of concrete and other materials. Discussion was had on overtime. Weed Abatement No discussion on the on-going program. City Yards Discussion of this item included in the Community Development Act. City Manager Huffaker said HUD has indicated this cannot be included under the Act. Mr. Young and Mr. Huffaker indicated monies for the design of the new city yard were budgeted last year. Automotive Shops Councilman Rehrer asked about the Capital Outlay items. Mr. Young explained each of the items requested and said the shop personnel have been using their own.air tools. Council was of the opinion that personal equipment should be taken home and that the City should purchase tools that are needed. Retirement Fund Staff reported that the increases reflected in the other budgets are shown as a decrease here. Parks Maintenance Mr. Huffaker said funds are provided for maintenance of the various city parks. Increases in the operation section are due to rising costs in materials. Capital Outlay items is equipment to be used in ground maintenance. Councilwoman Spragins said that a man has been cut here. Mr. Young said the Maintenance Man III should read as Maintenance Man II. Mr. Huffaker said that through the purchase of new equipment and the automated sprinkling systems that they are of great assistance. Councilman Gonzales said he was of the opinion the Parks and Cemetery Superintendent was a duplication, because we already have a Parks Superintendent and here you added at the top and deleted one at the bottom for justification. Discussion followed on the combination of Parks and Cemetery Superintendent. The addition of a Cemetery Assistant. Councilman Gonzales said the Cemetery Assistant person is over qualified and over paid for what is needed in that position. Mr. Gonzales was of the opinion that the Cemetery Assistant position is not a full time job. Councilman Gonzales said the Parks Superintendent was to have remained after reorganization, but the budget does not reflect this. Staff explained that Parks Foreman should read Parks Superintendent and this mistake was typographical. Mayor Huntoon said he drives through the Parks and Cemetery a couple of timesa week and he is extremely happy with their condition. Mayor Huntoon and Councilman Hayes said they have received nothing but compliments on the condition of our parks and cemetery. Council members Rehrer, Gonzales and Spragins said they have received negative reports. Councilman Gonzales said in his opinion tasks are being done on the surface appearance, however, they don't have a finished look, in particular, the Civic Center. Mr. Young explained the rotating of crews to meet the task of all park areas in the City. Mrs. Spragins said without a doubt the Cemetery looks good, but it was all a big capital outlay and not a "feather in the hat" for the Superintetident. Mayor Huntoon said that he is pleased with the person doing the work and that before he was getting many, many complaints. Further, the Mayor said he put no credence in anything unsigned or in anyone not giving their name. Councilman Rehrer suggested putting an asterisk by the Maintenance Man I, to review at a later date for possible addi- tion and hiring of a man. Mr. Rehrer said he believes we can do without a raise and the money should be spent to hire people. Mayor Huntoon said how would they as Council persons know if this Maintenance Man is needed or not. Councilman Gonzales said he felt the Cemetery Assistant position needs to be handled differently at a cost savings. Mayor Huntoon said a study should be conducted by the Cemetery Commission. Discussion followed, on number of burials, sale of plots, supervision of men, pay scale, etc. JUN 2 6 7975