HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 7, 1992 COW COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 1992
The Special Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order
by Mayor VanDeVoorde at 4 : 35 p.m. in the South Tower, First
Floor Conference Room. Present: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam
(arrived at 4 :40 p.m. ) , Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and
Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Discussion of Capital Projects proposed in 1993 Budqet
A discussion was held concerning the capital projects proposed
in the 1993 budget. It was the consensus of the Council that
certain capital projects should be eliminated so that the 1993
bond issue could be kept under $4,500,000 .
Councilwoman Moylan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Fox,
that the 1993 bond issue be no more than $4,500,000 . The Fox
Bluff Corporate Center and street projects are to be included in
said bond issue. The City Manager is to prioritize the other
capital projects and bring the staff ' s recommendations to the
Council prior to issuing of the bonds . Yeas : Councilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor
` VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Although it was agreed that purchase of Casa Linda would be not
be included in the aforementioned $4,500,000 bond issue,
Councilman Gilliam made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, that the City continue to diligently pursue purchasing
Casa Linda, and if it becomes available, to consider issuing
bonds to pay for same. Yeas: Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, and Yearman. Nays: Mayor
VanDeVoorde.
Adjournment
Councilman Fox made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman
Yearman, to go into executive session for the purpose of
discussing personnel . , Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam,
Moylan, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays :
None. Whereupon, at 5 :40 p.m. , the corporate authorities
convened in executive session for the purpose of discussing the
above-stated matters .
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At 6 : 33 p.m. , the corporate authorities returned to open
session.
All Councilmembers were present except Councilwoman Moylan.
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December 7, 1992
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Consideration of unresolved 1993 budget issues
By consensus, the Council added the following items to the
proposed budget:
103 police vests at an estimated cost of $35,020 .
Res-Q-Dek pontoon refurbishment at an estimated cost of
$5, 000
High-rise pack hose for Fire Department. $1,000 is
budgeted for 1992 and $2,600 will complete the project in
1993 .
After discussion of the remaining unresolved issues, the Council
decided not to make any additional changes to the proposed
budget.
Councilwoman Popple made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Walters, to place consideration of the proposed 1993 budget, as
amended above, on the agenda for the December 16, 1992,
meeting. Yeas : Councilmembers Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Walters,
Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Nays : None.
Adjournment
Councilwoman Yearman made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Popple, to adjourn the meeting and go into executive session
for the purpose of discussing personnel. Yeas : Councilmembers
Fox, Gilliam, Popple, Walters, Yearman, and Mayor VanDeVoorde.
Nays : None. Whereupon, at 6 :55 p.m. , the corporate
authorities convened in executive session for the purpose of
discussing the above-stated matters .
December 16 , 1992
Dolonna Mecum, -Cit Clerk Date Approved