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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-0510 CITIZENS BUDGET MIN . ~ MINUTES OF CITIZENS BUDGET ,COMMITTEE May 10, 1968 . I The meeting was- called to order by Mayor- Richard Neill with members present as follows: Citizen members Vogel, Butler, Pinnock, Knower, Lewis; Councilmen Baker-, Cottle, Jones, Ward, Whitham and Mayor Neill. City Administrator Boshears explained that the proper legal notice had been published for the Budget Committee public hearing of the 1968-69 fiscal year Budget for the City of Ashland. It was moved and seconded that Don Lewis be nominated as Chairman and the motion passed unanimously, with Chairman Lewis assuming direction of the meeting at this time. Boshears was appointed secretary by Chairman Lewis. The Chairman then called on the City Administrator to read the Annual Budget Message. A copy-of the Budget Message is attached to the Minutes for record purposes. The City Administrator summarized the major points of the Budget Message. Following discussion of several budget items, it was moved and seconded that the Budget Committee recommend to the City Council that the Council study the areas of concern that had been discussed by the Budget Committee in various informal discussions and compiled by, the City Administrator. It further recommended that these items be refer- red by the Council to the appropriate committee, commission or staff for future action. The motion was carried without decent. The Chairman called on those members in the audience for comments. There was one citizen present who asked several questions concerning the proposed tax base increase and whether or not this would eliminate the need for future voting on budget matters. Following further discussion of the Budget in general, it was moved and seconded that the Budget document and Budget Message be adopted and forwarded to the Council for its action. The motion passed with no dissenting votes. It was further noted that a copy of the entire Budget document would be available in the office of the City Adminis- trator for review by, any citizen between now and the time of the Council' public hearings on the Budget.. There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting. GLB: srp