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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-13 (Special) Meeting MinutesSPECIAL MEETING: COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO September 13, 1976 'nle City Council of the City of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, met in apecial session on September 13, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Taylor, presiding, called the meeting to order. 'nle invocation was given by Councilman Brown. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Taylor. Mayor Taylor asked for roll call. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Absent: Council Member Williams. The Mayor declared a quorum present. Also present were: City Manager McCown Assistant City Manager Nollenberger City Attorney Berardini Director of Finance/City Clerk James Deputy City Clerk Varner * * * * * * COUNCILMAN SOVDN MOVED TO OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED 1977 BUDGET FOR 'IHE CITY OF ENGLEWOD. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williams. 'nle Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Taylor explained that the purpose of this meeting is to discuss the proposed 1977 budget and to receive input from the citizens. City Manager Mccown stated that this budget covers the fiscal year from January 1, 1977 through December 31, 1977• Assistant City Manager Nollenberger made a presentation on the budget. He reviewed the anticipated revenues for all of the budgetary funds for 1977, with a total of $13,394,027. He then reviewed the antic- ipated expenditures for all of the budgetary funds for 1977, with a total of $13,499,296. Mr. Nollenberger briefly discussed each fund in the budget. September 13, 1976 Page 2 Mayor Taylor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the budget. Eva Eisenberg, 4955 South Galapago, stated she is in a low water pressure area and only baa good water pressure from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. She stated she is not against raising the water rates if the pressure is improved or if the hours are extended earlier in the morning. City Manager Mccown responded that there are no expenditures in next year's budget to alleviate this problem. He stated that City Council has directed the staff to consider a long-range program to improve the water pressure in this area in the future. He advised Mrs. Eisenberg to contact Director of Utilities Carroll or the Water and Sewer Board. William Anderson, 4981 South Washington, stated that the rates for water users outside the City should be higher than inside rates. Councilman Clayton stated that effective October 1, 1976 the rates for outside City water users is raised to 150% of the inside rate. Mr. Anderson inquired about the replacement of water mains. City Manager Mccown stated that this work will be picked up in 1978, 1979 and 1980. Jim Lucero, 3150 South Delaware, inquired about the new position "administrative aa~istant" in the City Manager Division. City Manager Mccown explained that this person will be responsible for the extensive training program established last year for City employees, as well as a safety program according to OSHA standards. Mr. Lucero inquired about the full-time secretary in the City Manager's office which was previously half time to the City Manager and half time to the City Attorney. City Manager McCown stated that one new person will be hired to work part time for Municipal Court and part time for the City Attorney so that the Assistant City Manager's secretary will be working full time for that division. Mr. Lucero asked about the janitorial duties. Assistant City Manager Nollenberger responded that the janitors maintain all the City buildings except for the fire stations and the fire portion of the Police/Fire Center. Mr. Lucero inquired about the "detective" position in the Police Department. City Manager Mccown explained that the "detective" position was eliminated, and that these people are now "investigators" listed under the patrolmen section. Mr. Lucero inquired about the replacement of patrol cars and other City vehicles. City Manager Mccown stated that these items are under the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund which was started this year. Mr. Lucero stated that he feels the pay schedule is too high. Mayor Taylor pointed out that salaries for government employees are Septed>er 13, 1976 Page 3 determined on an annual wage •urvey. Mr. Lucero •tated that these surveys should be made in the private •ector rather than according to other cities. Mr. Lucero inquired about City vehicle• being driven home by employeea. City Mmlager Mccown •tated that tho•• employee• on twenty-four hour call are allowed to do thi•. Willia• Ander•on, 4981 South Wa•hington, •tated that those persons making lees money need raise• 11>re; and he a110 •u11••ted a merit raise ayatem. Mr. Anderaon atated that the golf courae will have to pay for itself in order to be paid for. Eva Eiaenberg, 4955 South Galapago, stated that there needs to be an animal warden available on Saturdays. City Manager McCown stated that there ia an animal warden on duty on Saturday. Aaaistant City Manager Nollenberger noted that there is an error in the listing of the dog pound phone number which will be corrected in the next phone book. Mra. Eiaenberg further stated that she feels the City employees are overpaid. Maurice Merlin, 3688 South Sherman, stated the problem of high salaries may be able to be solved by contracting •ome services to private enterprise. He also stated that it may be more advantageous to rent some equipment rather than to purchase it • . Mayor Taylor reaponded that many large companies have found it to be more advantageous to have their own employees and equipment rather than contracting for it. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Councilman Mann seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williama. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN SOVERN MOVED TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1977 BUDGET FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 4, 1976. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Upon a call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Council Members Sovern, Smith, Brown, Mann, Clayton, Taylor. Nays: None. Absent: Council Member Williama. 'lbe Mayor declared the motion carried. * * * * * * September 13, 1976 Page 4 Mayor Taylor adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:32 p.m. City Clerk ~