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I. Presentation of the Proposed FY 2008-2009 Budget and the FY 2009-2010 Planning Budget

Roll call (6 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:05:40)

Mayor Waddle called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

City Manager, Jim Baugh presented some background information on the budget process. He commended the managing directors, Camelia Browder, and Gayle Reilly for their hard work with the new budget software. The intent for this evening is to highlight the document and point out where things are. Council will have a week to review the document and we will convene next week for three days to review and answer any questions. Mr. Baugh pointed out that the pay plan analysis was provided as well as the draft work plan.

Andre Houser, Managing Director of Human Resources presented the salary survey. He explained that the 2008 census data was not available from the NCTCOG. He stated only eight of the fourteen cities normally used were available, but felt comfortable with the findings.

Ms. Browder reviewed the layout of the book and reviewed the Budget Presentation letter from the City Manager. Carl Williams arrived at 6:24 p.m. Mr. Baugh commented on the vehicle replacement fund and the process for reviewing that program over the next year to determine changing needs. DL asked about the number of days designation CB commented that was the number of days to carry through in case of - cushion JB commented that it could be called "working capital" CW asked where the assistant to the city secretary is located. CB stated it's located in the records management DL part time salaries for senior center includes minimum wage? JB don't pay min. wage SR asked if salary and beenfit adjustment was accrual DL 3921 YE what does it mean SR how do you account for your accrued liability CB on the balance sheet CW what is the 3985 CB costs for fuel, water, electricity that are not listed within departments JB all energy costs are transferred to the non-departmental - CB fund 230 DL 3120 ACU CB have extensions to add to line items LH ACU stands for annual clean up CW re ed trust BW asked about the street lights and how the billing is handled LH - the majority of the cost is the transmission of the electricity rather than the commodity PL get charged whether the light is on or not LH yes CW fire grant program - is this the one that funds personnel JB that was the SAFER grant that is listed in the interagency portion SR asked if these separate funds balance are lumped in the general funds CB yes, on the audit statemetns

JB not planning to spend time on the CIP during the three day meeting, because spent time on it during CIP workshop. But will spend a lot of time next year. BW commended CB for all the hard work. JB commend the managing directors for their job on this year's budget in finding ways to get to the budget numbers that were needed.

Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.

Jul 24, 2008 Special Meetings 2008-07-24 Budget Presentation

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I. Presentation of the Proposed FY 2008-2009 Budget and the FY 2009-2010 Planning Budget

Roll call (6 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:05:40)

Mayor Waddle called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

City Manager, Jim Baugh presented some background information on the budget process. He commended the managing directors, Camelia Browder, and Gayle Reilly for their hard work with the new budget software. The intent for this evening is to highlight the document and point out where things are. Council will have a week to review the document and we will convene next week for three days to review and answer any questions. Mr. Baugh pointed out that the pay plan analysis was provided as well as the draft work plan.

Andre Houser, Managing Director of Human Resources presented the salary survey. He explained that the 2008 census data was not available from the NCTCOG. He stated only eight of the fourteen cities normally used were available, but felt comfortable with the findings.

Ms. Browder reviewed the layout of the book and reviewed the Budget Presentation letter from the City Manager. Carl Williams arrived at 6:24 p.m. Mr. Baugh commented on the vehicle replacement fund and the process for reviewing that program over the next year to determine changing needs. DL asked about the number of days designation CB commented that was the number of days to carry through in case of - cushion JB commented that it could be called "working capital" CW asked where the assistant to the city secretary is located. CB stated it's located in the records management DL part time salaries for senior center includes minimum wage? JB don't pay min. wage SR asked if salary and beenfit adjustment was accrual DL 3921 YE what does it mean SR how do you account for your accrued liability CB on the balance sheet CW what is the 3985 CB costs for fuel, water, electricity that are not listed within departments JB all energy costs are transferred to the non-departmental - CB fund 230 DL 3120 ACU CB have extensions to add to line items LH ACU stands for annual clean up CW re ed trust BW asked about the street lights and how the billing is handled LH - the majority of the cost is the transmission of the electricity rather than the commodity PL get charged whether the light is on or not LH yes CW fire grant program - is this the one that funds personnel JB that was the SAFER grant that is listed in the interagency portion SR asked if these separate funds balance are lumped in the general funds CB yes, on the audit statemetns

JB not planning to spend time on the CIP during the three day meeting, because spent time on it during CIP workshop. But will spend a lot of time next year. BW commended CB for all the hard work. JB commend the managing directors for their job on this year's budget in finding ways to get to the budget numbers that were needed.

Mayor Waddle adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.

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