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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.13.2004 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor Gary Nelon presiding. Council Present: lI Council Absent: Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, Henry I� Farley Snell Carr, John Kirby, Ben Oliver Staff Present: _ — ---------- -- Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City '1 Manager; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Carla Bourland, Human Resources Director; Kevin Russell, Human Resources Generalist; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Laurie Brewer, Controller; Clay Shell, Assistant Fire Chief; Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager; Rachel Osgood, Key Account Manager; Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services; David Morgan, Police Department; Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services; ;Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director Policy li- ••.ment/Review Workshop w Call to order at • O1 The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. i A Discussion regarding proposed changes, additions, and deletions to the City of Georgetown Personnel Policies and Procedures -- Carla Bourland, Human Resources Director and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager Brandenburg introduced Carla Bourland, who, with a slide presentation, informed the Council of the changes, additions, and deletions to the Personnel Policies and Procedures. There were questions and comments from the Council, particularly regarding the proposed deletion of the Policy for Employee Transition Process #070, and the changes in the Policy for #023 Conflicts of Interest in Employment, the Policy for Standby Service #211, the Policy for Holiday Pay #312, and the Policy for tobacco use #720. Bourland told Council meetings were held to inform the staff of the changes, the first reading of the ordinance will be September 14, and the final reading on September 28, with the new policy manual taking effect on October 1. It was confirmed that the employees will sign a receipt stating they have read and understand the new policies. 4:42 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session 5:01 p.m. -- resumed Open Session Public Hearing on the 2004105 Annual Operating Plan (Budget) B Public Hearing on the 200412005 Annual Operating Plan as proposed by the City Manager -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration Rundell explained that this public hearing is required by state law, and with a slide presentation gave Council an overview of the elements of the $113.8 million budget. She gave a historical perspective, including the method of transferring money from the utility funds in order to balance the budget. There were questions and comments about transfers and about the proposed general fund budget, the contingency reserves, how bonds effect the tax rate, sales tax, and the sanitation contract. Brandenburg reviewed the Council Priorities and the proposed new programs to meet those priorities. He also explained the need for increasing the funding for public safety to address the current and projected demands for service. There City Council Meeting Minutes/September 13, 2004 Page 1 of 2 Pages were questions and con....ents from the Council. Kirby said he feels he caj i t go beyond what the City Manager has proposed. The Public Hearing was opened at 6:31 p.m. Speaker, Roby Sloan, said he would like to have clarification on the percentages he has heard about the budget. He asked for specific information to be provided. He said some citizens get confused about the different rates. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:39 p.m. Mayor Nelon noted that the Council would take action on the first reading of the budget ordinance at the Council Meeting tomorrow night. There was discussion by the Council. 6:42 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chpater 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session that follows. C Sec.551.071: Consultation with ,Attorney - Pending or Threatened Litigation - Brazos River Authority regarding Operations and Maintenance of the Stillhouse Raw Water Pipeline - E.O. Sharp Butane Co., Inc. v. City of Georgetown, Texas, Cause No. A -04 -CA -299 -SS, in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division - Legal Advice Regarding Agenda Items and other Matters D Sec.551.072 Deliberation on Steal Property - Discussion regarding acquisition of property on Country Club Road. - Discussion and possible action concerning the purchase of right-of-way and easements for improvements to SH 29 West and CR 265 - Discussion of donation of property for park on west side of Georgetown - Discussion and possible action regarding acquisition of property for city facilities E Sec.551.087 Economic Development Discussion or deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations 7:35 p.m. -- Returned to Executive Session and adjourned Approved: City Council Meeting Minutes/September 13, 2004 Page 2 of 2 Pages Attest: ity Secretary Sandra