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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-12-01 Special Minutes - 1973 Budget Public HearingDecember 1, 1972 Tukwila City Hall PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: PUBLIC HEARING: 001 002 003 004 005 PUBLIC HEARING 1973 BUDGET Mayor Todd led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. 369 GARDNER, HILL, JOHANSON, STERLING, TRAYNOR AND CRAIN. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON TO EXCUSE COUNCILMAN STEVENS. CARRIED. Mayor Todd called the Public Hearing to order at,; 8:05 pm to consider the 1973 Preliminary Budget. The City Clerk read the legal notice as published. Councilman Johanson read the Mayor's letter from the budget document and Mayor Todd then read his letter of veto on the Ordinance setting the 8 mill tax levy. Councilman Johanson stated that his interpretation of the RCW's relating to budget adoption, noting that Council would not make their budget proposals until after the public hearing. Councilman Hill recommended that monies be set aside in the Council budget for a news letter from the city, to be distributed to citizens. Councilman Johanson suggested that $3,000 in legal fees be added to the Councils budget for an assistant City Attorney Councilman Crain noted that on item .21 that $200 should be deleted. Mrs. Catherine Harris stated her objection to the Court Clerk's salary and suggested that it be lowered to $450.00. She spoke for the Tukwila Action Comm. Which has 4 members, herself, Marie Gardner, Freda Leahy and Louise Strander. She also stated that accounts.11 should be decreased to $12,120 and communication should change to $600, printing and binding $400 and miscellaneous $100. Capital Outlay should be omitted completely since the building was too crowded already. She proposed a new depart- ment total of $15,082. Wayne Parker, City Attorney stated that a salary cannot be lowered from its present rate. Mrs. Burnhardt stated that she felt that for a full time job Mrs. Johnston, Court Clerk was not being paid too much. Mrs. Radford stated that she felt that $600 per month was a reasonable wage. Mrs. Bergstrom stated that she felt that the salary was not excessive. Mr. Regal questioned the Mayor's need of an Admin- istrative Assistant. Mayor Todd replied that he can not be in 3 places at once and that this person would also be responsible for grant funding applications and research. Mr. Regal stated that he thought a Council /Manager form of government would be better. It was pointed out that this person would be a Mayors appointment. Councilman Traynor stated that the Mayors position is only part time and that due to increased demands on this City government he felt that an administra- tive assistant was needed. The Council recommended that the annual salary for the City Clerk be $11,571. Mr. Regal questioned the $500 for transportation and the City Clerk explained what the purpose of the requested funds were for. The Council recommended an annual salary for the City Treasurer of $11,368 and an overtime account of $500 for a new Clerk. The new Clerk's salary was set at $600 a month for 6 months and $667 a month PUBLIC HEARING December 1, 1972 370 Page 2 006 007 009 010 011 013 101 102 103 104 105 for 6 months. It was noted that the Mayor would review applications for the position. There was general discussion on the possible hiring of an assistant to the City Attorney. Mr. Ives questioned the reason. Councilman Johanson stated that not all of the Attorney's opinions and decisions were in line with the Council's opinions and he felt that Council needed better response. Council recommended $12,871 annual salary for the Planning Coordinator and a new position of senior planner be set at $11,567. It was stated that there are so many projects being undertaken that this additional man is required. 008 There were no objections to this category. Councilman Johanson noted a change in account .42 with the addition of $1,524 for Metro charges and $2,000 for Task Analysis Personnel assistance. Council recommended an annual salary for the Police Chief of $14,508 and a reduction in account .33 to $750. (Investigation) Council recommended an 800 per year increase to all regular employees and reduced acct. .33 to $1,000. (Patrol) An 800 year increase for regular employees and reduce acct. .33 to $1,500. (Traffic Policing) 800 year increase for regular employees was recommended. Council recommended that the Fire Chief's annual salary be set at $14,508 and noted that the rest of the department is under a contract that is now being negotiated. 012 There were no objections to this budget request. Council recommended that the Public Works Directors annual salary be set at $14,885 and a new position of Engineering Technicion be set at $11,428. Mayor Todd noted that this is a new fund and Mr. Gene Elfstrom will be the leadman. Mrs. Catherine Harris suggested that the mini -bus proposal be dropped and that the revenue sharing monies be put into this fund for Park and Recreation programs. Councilman Traynor stated that the Park Board will have to evaluate this proposal. The City Clerk explained that this is the established fund where all the PEP employees are budgeted and that they are programed into the individual budgets when PEP runs out. General discussion on the Street Fund brought forth questions on undergrounding and signaling. It was stated that monies were in to take care of these types of projects. Councilman Johanson noted that the standard 800 per year for regular employees should reflect here and in all accounts and budgets where necessary. Councilman Hill stated that this was the (t gas tax monies to be used on arterial street projects only and that this would probably be used for the repair and maintenance to Tukwila Parkway. Questions were raised re: sidewalks that would go from the hill to Southcenter. Del Moss stated that a Mini -bus service as proposed by the Mayor would aleviate this problem. City Hall site was discussed in regards to this fund as the 1/24 sales tax monies support it. Council- man Traynor felt that by saving this money, a new City Hall could be built within 2 years. Councilman PUBLIC HEARING December 1, 1972 Page 3 371 Hill stated that this would be a major capital expenditure and that by going for a bond issue all the people now and in future years would pay for it. Councilman Johanson felt that the tax is only temporary and it should be saved before the city looses it. Mrs. Catherine Harris stated that she feels the citys money is being spent too extravagant- ly and would oppose a City Hall bond issue. 106 No objections to this fund. 107 Councilman Traynor noted that any type of fire- fighting equipment could be bought with this fund. 201 No objections to this fund. 202 No objections to this fund. 203 No objections to this fund. 301 Mrs. Catherine Harris stated that the cash on hand in this fund inflates it and she objects to the new Strander Bridge. There was general discussion from the Council as to their reasoning on the bridge. 302 No objections to this fund. 303 No objections to this fund. 401 Council recommended the $800 per year increase for all regular employees. Mr. Regal asked if the water rates would be reduced and the Mayor stated that it is being worked on at this time. Councilman Crain stated that it would increase profit to the water department. 402 No objections to this fund. 403 601 602 603 Revenue Pages 12:05 am No objections to this fund. No objections to this fund. No objections to this fund. No objections to this fund. 701 No objections to this fund. Mrs. Catherine Harris contested the city's use of the contingency fund and stated that she thought it was a loophole. Mrs. Burnhardt stated that she felt that the Planning Coordinator's salary was terribly low. Mr. Regal agreed. Del Moss explained his educational background as asked by the Council and Mrs. Anne Altmayer stated that she also felt Mr. Moss's salary was low. Mr. Lamb stated that he felt all department heads were being paid too little. There was general discussion on the wages. Mr. Richard Franklin stated that the administration and staff should be commended for a good job. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. Shirlee A. Kinne r, City C