MInutes August 27, 19882O8
CITY OF DENTON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 27, 1988
PRES ENT:
Mayor Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins, Council
Members Alexander, Ayer, Boyd, Gorton, and McAdams
ABSENT: None
1988-89 BUDGET WORKSHOP AND PRESENTATIONS
David Ellison, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the
General Government budget to the Council. This department's
budget had no new programs or positions in it, although there
was a request for more hours for the 1/2 time secretary making
her a 3/4 time secretary.
Debra Drayovitch, City Attorney, presented the budget for
the City Attorney's Office. This budget contained a 925,000
increase. Half of the increase was due to merit raises and the
effects they had on FICA, insurance, and so on. The other half
could be attributed to a requested 1/2 time secretary and the
fixed assets needed for the position. One major program coming
up this year was the recodification of the Code of Ordinances.
Frank Robbins, Executive Director of Planning and Community
Development, presented the Planning budget as well as the
budget of contributions from the Human Resources Commission.
The Planning budget contained one new position, a Senior
Planner, and one new program, Main Street.
The Human Resources Commission's budget had increased
914,000 this year, with four new organizations receiving
donations. There was some discussion about establishing
criteria for the kinds of activities the City should be
supporting. Concern was expressed over the donation to the
prenatal clinic and the possible impact this would have upon
the Flow lawsuit. Mr. Robbins agreed to scheduling a joint
meeting between the City Council and the Human Resources
Commission.
Council Member Alexander left the meeting.
Betty McKean, Executive Director for Municipal Services and
Economic Development presented her department's budget. There
was a 1.2% increase over last year's budget (~930). No new
programs or positions were requested.
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Sandra White, Municipal Judge, presented her office's
budget. There was a request for additional funding so the
Assistant Judge can provide more back-up to the Judge.
Paulette Holmes, Director of Operations Analysis, presented
her department's budget to the Council. This year's budget
contained no new programs or positions. There was no request
for additional funding.
Tom Klinck, Director of Personnel, presented Personnel's
budget and explained the compensation proposal. Personnel was
requesting a 13% increase in funding. Two new positions, one
Personnel Generalist scheduled to be hired in April of 1989,
and one additional Receptionist. Funding for the Affirmative
Action Program had also been expanded.
The compensation proposal amounted to a 41.2 million
package. Included in the package was a TMRS update, an across
the board pay raise for City employees, the first half of a
classification study, firefighter holiday pay restoration, and
an additional holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day).
The Parks and Recreation budget was presented by Steve ~
Brinkman, Director of Parks and Recreation. The Building
Operations Department was requesting one additional person.
Parks and Recreation Administration was requesting no new
positions or programs, but there was a small increase over last
year. Recreation was proposing an increase for next fiscal
year for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center. There
was also a request to fund additional hours at all of the
recreation centers. Park Maintenance was not asking for any
new positions or additional funding. There was also some
discussion concerning the plans for the Senior Center and the
department's use of the Recreation Fund.
Joella Orr, Librarian, presented the Library's budget to
the Council. The budget for fiscal year 1988-89 remained at
the same level as the budget for fiscal year 1987-88. Mayor
Stephens expressed concern over the need for a larger staff at
the Library. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins suggested increasing the
budget for children's materials.
Council Member Alexander returned to the meeting.
The Council recessed for lunch.
12:35 AFTERNOON SESSION BEGAN
Gary Collins, Director of Data Processing, presented the
budgets for Data Processing and Word Processing. There were no
requests for new staff, and only one new software package had
been requested.
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Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, presented the Geodata
Information System (GIS) request to the Council. This system
would not impact the general fund in fiscal year 1988-89, but
it would require approximately $110,000 to ~120,000 beginning
in fiscal year 1989-90. It was stressed that this was a major
commitment that would require software and people.
John McGrane, Executive Director for Finance, presented the
budgets for his departments. In Financial Administration, the
Treasurer position had been moved to a new department.
Purchasing's budget contained no requests for new positions or
new programs. Customer Service was requesting a word
processing unit and a personal computer. Accounting was
requesting a Utilities Cost Accountant. Tax was requesting no
new positions or programs. Municipal Court was requesting one
new Clerk and a reclassification of the present Clerks. The
Treasury Department was being created and there was a request
for a Budget Analyst in the proposed budget.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
ROGB~'NELSON
DEPUTY CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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