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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-0526 SPECIALMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL May 26, 1987 ROLL CALL PUBLIC HEARING: Federal Revenue Sharing State Revenue Sharing Remainder of Budget Mayor L. Gordon Medaris called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Reid, Bennett, Acklin, Laws and Arnold were present. Elerath was absent. Budget Officer Nelson said the budget reflects the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds allocated to the General Fund for Human Services support. The public hearing was opened, there being no response from the audience the public hearing was closed. Budget Officer Nelson reported that State Revenue Sharing Funds must be designated for a certain purpose by State law and staff recommends that it be allocated to the Fire Department as in the past. The public hearing was opened, there being no response from the audience, the public hearing was closed. Nelson reviewed the revised budget deleting the Fire Department staffing serial levy and funding as proposed by Acklin and Laws, which was discussed in a prior public hearing meeting, and deleting Golf Course Fund revenues and appropriations due to defeat of the Hotel/Motel tax levy. Nelson said the budget also reflects a minor change due to the Cemetery Fund doing better than anticipated and the Cemetery Fund beginning balance will be approximately $7,000 more. Due to the increase Nelson said he would recommend that the tax levy be reduced by 2 cents. Nelson said if Council agreed it would be appropriate for budget to be approved and appropriations made before June 30; and if Police & EMT serial levies fail, the Council would meet to take appropriate action to delete funds from the budget. The public hearing was opened, there being no response, the public hearing was closed. The resolution adopting the 1987/88 budget was read. Laws moved to adopt, Bennett seconded. On roll call vote, all AYES. (Ref. Reso. #87-22) 5/26/87 P. 1 Meeting Ashland City Council 5/26/87 D 2 Remainder of Budget: (Continued) Councilor Laws distributed a memo to the Council for review and said he knew the Budget Committee and Council were not completely happy with this year's budget, but action taken was necessary on a one-time basis in order to avoid cuts in necessary services or a major increase in taxes. Laws reviewed his proposal to have a computer assisted technique, developed by a former Salem, Oregon City Manager, identify all the costs of those City services which go to special individuals or groups, and which are frequently subsidized by the general taxpayers. Laws said the system would assign the full costs for special services, and give a realistic level to set fees. Laws noted that justifiable realistic fees would make a big difference in our financial outlook. Laws recommended that the Mayor appoint a committee to research this approach, and bring back to Council appropriate recommendations. Acklin moved to place item on agenda, Arnold seconded; on voice vote all AYES. Reid said she liked the idea and asked that committee work with Budget Officer/Director of Finance Nelson so comparisons could be made. Arnold moved to recommend Mayor appoint committee to look into a study, Acklin seconded; all AYES on voice vote. Mayor Medaris appointed Councilor Laws, Chairman; Councilor Acklin, Budget Member Golden and City Administrator Almquist, ex-officio and asked that Committee to work with City staff. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor 5/26/87 P. 2