HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-01-Special MinutesThe Special Waukee City Council and the Budget Development meeting were called to order Tuesday,
February 1,2000 at 6:33 PM by Mayor Donald Bailey,Jr.
Roll was taken and the following Council Members were present:Bailey,Gruber,Berger,Watts,Johnson,
Peard (arrived at 6:47PM).
REVlEW DRAFT BUDGET:The Mayor asked City Administrator Mark Arentsen to go over the draft of
the proposed budget.Arentsen discussed there was a couple of things different from the draft that the
Council was given.The General Revenue Expense Summary had some items missing.The total numbers
that are in the report are correct its just individual sub-categories to the totals didn't list all of the items.
Wages-looking at the proofs and trying to get them to come out at 6%number and some are not correct,It
depends if you take the hourly rate or annual yearly salary as to what that number ends up being.The
numbers that are in the budget are probably off a small amount and Mark will generate a schedule for each
department to find out how much that is.This will not affect that rate or the way any of the other funds are
allocated in the budget.The numbers in the budget do not set the wages for the individuals;it simply
makes the funds available.Two ways this can be handled,there is a contribution from the gas fund of
$40,000;there is also a contingent fund of $10,000 in the Treasurer's budget.When the final proposal of
wages has been proofed and Mark knows the difference the figures will be adjusted.
Mark handed out a copy of two different scenarios regarding the cost of City of Waukee Residential Taxes.
There are two different potential tax rates.With the gas fund contribution of $40,000 it makes the rate just
under $13.48 and without that contribution the rate is around $13.73 this is the residential tax bill.
Barb McKnight,Administrator Dallas County Medical Services,had some questions regarding the
proposed hiring of two EMS people in the budget.Concerns were voiced regarding the Dallas Co EMS.
They have extended their coverage.They feel this is a competitive issue and that to serve the residents of
Waukee they have state of the art equipment and personnel,
Councilman Watts addressed this issue by stating the volunteers during the day are down.
Clint Robinson,Assistant Fire Chief,stated the main idea was to have a full-time Fire Inspector.They are
looking into the future and to start the process of having adequate coverage during the day,fire inspections,
and maintenance around the Fire Station.Stated with the calls now they could almost offset the cost 100%.
They would also transport during the day.Robinson feels those two people would be able to offset the cost
of a 2lld person.
Councilman Gruber felt now is the time for the City to start having this type of service.
Robinson stated that the equipment is top of the line.Some equipment would be switched over.
Both sides discussed calls and if it would support itself if Waukee takes on transporting people.Waukee
would like to start now and be ready when the town has the need.They are aware that the City would not
make money the first year.The Council felt the Fire Chief looked at all of the issues.The primary focus is
on fire coverage during the day and getting two people with full-time benefits for the cost of one.It is
more cost effective for Waukee to put on two people and transport then to put on one person and not
transport.
The Mayor would like to look at all of the aspects;he is concerned regarding fire protection during the day.
Both sides voiced concerns.This will stay in the budget but will have the staff and Council take a closer
look at this issue and make sure we are on the right track.We also need to start on with Fire Inspections
with all of the building going on.Councilman Johnson would like to look at these different items that are
budgeted and make sure the equipment will be what is needed.This will be left in budget.Before the
money is expended more information will be gathered.It is iraportant trying to get our fire rating up.We
need to do everything we can to improve this rating.
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The Budget Committee and Council Members had a discussion regarding diverse facets of the proposed
2000-2001.Council had a discussion concerning the tax rate.
1ADOPTIONOFFINALPROPOSEDBUDGET:Moved by Councilman Watts,second by Councilman
Johnson to set the tax rate at 13.50.The Mayor asked for a roll call vote and the following members voted:
Ayes:Watts,Johnson,Peard,Gruber.Nays:Berger.Motion carried 4-1.
SET DATE FOR BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING:Moved by Councilman Gruber,second by Councilman
Peard to set March 6,2000 at 7:00PM for the 2000-2001 budget public hearing date.The Mayor asked for
a roll call vote and the following Council Members voted:Ayes:Gruber,Peard,Watts,Berger,Johnson.
Nays:None.Motion carried 5-0.
The Mayor stated he wonld like a report on what the wages are going to be set at.
ADJOURN:Moved by Councilman Berger,second by Councilman Gruber to adjourn the meeting at
9:03PM.The Council unanimonsly voted to adjourn.Meeting adjourned.
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,Mayor
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