The June 10, 2010, Work Session was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by President Norman P. Pinder, Jr., in the Goodwill Fire Department. The following members and staff were present: Norman P. Pinder, Jr., President; Timothy E. McCluskey, Vice President; Frank C. Ogens, Member; Bob McGrory, Town Manager; and Lori Peddicord, Finance Officer.
Citizens Forum
No comments were made.
Discussion
Budget FY 2011:
The Council generally discussed the proposed FY 2011 budget, and took these actions:
• Mr. McCluskey moved to approve a new Public Works Utility Worker I position. Mr. Ogens seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
• Mr. McCluskey moved to maintain the current health insurance plan. Mr. Ogens seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
• Mr. McCluskey moved to fully fund the Goodwill Volunteer Fire Co at the prior year level of $45,000. Mr. Ogens seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
• Mr. McCluskey moved to modify line item 6610 within the General Government departmental budget to include an annual $2,500 donation to Centreville Alive! Mr. Ogens seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
• Mr. McCluskey made a motion to approve a 2% COLA and step increase. The motion failed for lack of a second.
• Mr. Ogens moved to approve a 2% COLA and also the difference in the medical payments of the insurance plan that the Council had already agreed upon. Mr. McCluskey seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
• Mr. Pinder moved to amend the Planning & Zoning departmental budget to $339,879, reducing the expenditures by $10,000. Mr. Ogens seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Department Head Report
Town Manager
Mr. McGrory described the Route 213 Stormwater Retrofit for Gravel Run South proposed resolution of final change order.
Mr. McCluskey moved to accept Baltimore Pile Driving’s resolution of final change order for $21,710. Mr. Pinder seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Comments were then heard from employees of the Town’s Department of Public Works: Tony Mansfield, David Crossley, Billy Chance, and Willie Lord.
The Town Manager and Finance Officer reviewed and discussed the Enterprise Fund Budget with the Town Council, including expenses for Water, Wastewater, and Farm Operations.
Having reviewed the budget thoroughly, the Council agreed to cancel the tentatively scheduled Budget worksession for June 15, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. The Budget Hearing is scheduled for June 15, 2010 at 6:30pm, and second reading of the Budget Ordinance is scheduled for June 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. McCluskey made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Ogens seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori Peddicord, Finance Officer