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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-12-02 Committee of the Whole MinutesDecember 2, 1976 7:00 P.M. CITY OF TUKWILA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Tukwila Fire Station Training Room CALL TO ORDER Council President George Hill, presiding, called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:20 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS HILL, MS. PESICKA, SAUL, VAN DUSEN IN ATTENDANCE Discussion It was noted that this is a continuation of the review of the budget Public Works proposals from the Public Works Department that was begun November Department 23, 1976. Budget Review Continued Council reconsidered the purchase of vehicles listed as ND -1, Public Works Director, and ND -7, Detective Auto. It was agreed to purchase six police vehicles, four for Police Patrol, one to be used by the Public Works Director and one to be used by the Detectives. The latter two will be transferred to Police Patrol at the end of one years use by the other departments. The size of vehicles to be purchased will be discussed further at a later date. Van Dusen stated that consideration needs to be given to the needs of the department and the comfort of the officers. Page 112 117 City Street Discussion was held on the line item requests. Steve Hall explained that the Undergrounding Program is incorporated in the City Street budget. Council approved the proposed budget. Page 123 Arterial Street This is state shared revenue designated for use on Arterial Streets only. Approved by Council Page 124 Contingency Fund was discussed. Page 126 Federal Shared Revenue Mayor Bauch recommended that item No. 42 be allocated to establish a rotating fund for assistance to residents in the Undergrounding Program. Council approved. Mayor Bauch asked the Council to increase item No. 63 Improvements other than buildings by $1,300 to improve the trail, now existing, between 56th and 57th Ave. South. Council approved the increase. The following funds were explained and discussed. Page 128 Street G. 0. Bond Redemption Page 129 Land Acquisition, Building Development Page 132 Park Trust Fund Page 134 City Hall Construction Page 135 136 Water Page 138 139 Sewer Council approved the increase of the part -time Utilityman to full -time. Council President Hill asked about the Utility Accountant position. He stated that the Council authorized this position for only two years. At that time the books were to be put on the machine and he wondered why it has not been done. Mayor Bauch explained that the books could be put on the machine but there still needs to be someone to provide the correct figures to be posted. He called attention to a Memo from Councilman Traynor suggesting a Management Audit of the Municipal Court and stated that maybe this department needed one also. Councilman Van Dusen stated that before this is done the Council needs to set down some objectives. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING December 2, 1976 Page 2 Page 7 City Council Page 13 Mayor /6 9/ Page 141 Water /Sewer Construction Steve Hall stated that a portion of this will be used on LID #24 to participate in the oversizing of lines. Mayor Bauch noted that the Administrative Assistant salary needs to be incorporated in the salary plan. Mayor Bauch discussed the possibility of making the position of Mayor a full -time job. Ms. Pesicka asked if the plan is to let the Administrative Assistant go if the Mayor's position is funded full -time. Mayor Bauch stated that if it gets down to a full -time Mayor and no Assistant or a part -time Mayor with a full -time Assistant he feels the City is better off as it is now. Councilman Saul stated that this is something the whole Council must decide, not just four members. Councilman Van Dusen agreed. Page.14 Council approved, as is, to the line item requests in the Mayor's budget. Page 56 56 Non Departmental /Miscellaneous Services 57 Mayor Bauch stated that circumstances have changed in the past few years and he is not recommending that the City Call for Bids on the insurance package. Companies are just not submitting bids so, the City is best to leave the insurance as is. The Clerk /Dispatchers for the Police Department were discussed. Mayor Bauch recommended that they be left in the budget at the three months employment period. He explained that all of the Clerks seeking possible employment with Central Dispatch will be interviewed. Those now employed will have first chance at the dispatch jobs. After that, for those Clerks left, job descriptions will be set and their wages will be incorporated in the City's salary plan. The Council agreed to the three months period. Councilman Van Dusen expressed concern over the proposed closing of the Police Station during the night time hours. The citizens are use to it being open and know they can call if necessary. Mayor Bauch stated that we should get a faster response once Central Dispatch is in operation. Also, once the location of City Hall is Changed then, it may be determined that 24 hour service is necessary. This ended review of the proposed 1977 Budget requests. Foster Golf Mayor Bauch asked the Council for their approval to have a Resolution Course at the December 6th Council Meeting designating Foster Marshall, Inc. as Bonding Agents for the sale of bonds to purchase Foster Golf Course. He further asked the Council to authorize him to seek an outside Consultant who would determine the physical condition of the golf course. Council approved both requests. There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. -2 mo/ t-<?_ Cyy' Maxine Anderson