HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/1981 Adjourned Meeting 021±
NOVEMBER 5,
ADJOURNED MEETING - BUDGET REVIEW
The City Council net in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers-of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn
Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, and Shirley Doty. Council member Don Hinman
absent.
Don Horan, Director of Finance and Budget, distributed material on City
service charge analysis and explained the procedure for figuring that
charge to the various - departments. He cemented that the old formula
was base d on their last year's service received.
WATER
Frank Mabry, Water Superintendent, distributed -a sheet-With corrections
to the material previously distribUt.ed.' The personnel listed in the
chart in the narrative, in Service Unit 341 by two.
Mr. Mabry explained_the budget-for the Water Department,
and responded to Council's cjuestions._ .
IRRIGATION .
Mr. Mabry reviewed the proposed budget for 1982 and responded to
Council's questions. He stated that there needs to be a total
evaluation of the irrigation systems. He cemented that before
abandoning the 'Old General Irrigation sySteM, -the cost of the
alternatives should be studied. Mayor Edmondson -suggested that Council
should set a time table for looking. at that.
SEWER
Tan Day, Wastewater Superintendent, distributed a summary of the budget
material previously submitted to Council. He cemented that the 1982
budget was predicated on a 35% sewer increase. He'revieWed the proposed
budget for 1982 by service unit number, and comMented that the biggest
change is in professional services. He'ccmmented that it is proposed
that the Sewer Division be charged with the costs to maintain the
surface drainage collection system, however, staff anticipates that the
Sewer Rate Study Board will recommend against that. City Manager Zais
stated that this is a policy decision and until that decision is made,
it is budgeted_in,the,gtreet Division. Mr. Day stated that the budget
for overtime has been teduded, anticipating additional staff being
hired. There was discussion on the guidelines and mandates for staffing
at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The mandated certifications were
explained by Mr. Day. Mr. Day stated that he is looking at shift
changes to reduce the request for two operators to one additional
operator. There was discussion regarding the provisions in the current
Union contract and the State and Federal regulations. He commented that
if there aren't changes made in the Union contract, additional personnel
will have to be requested. Mr. Day made some corrections on page two of
the original report, stating that two service units are water and should
he included in Service Units 348 and 349. (Council member Buchanan
absent after 5:15 P.M.) Mr. Day explained the strong waste program and
the mechanism to have the industries pay their fair share for that
treatment. (Council member Carmichael absent after 5:25 P.M.)
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to
approve the recommendation as outlined on page two of the 10/29/81 staff
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report regarding wastewater treatment plant staffing and the upgrade of
the Operator II position. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan,
Carmichael and Hinman absent.
There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty that this meeting be adjourned at the
hour of 5:35 P.M., to then meet on Monday, November 9, 1981 at 1:00 P.M.
at the Yakima Convention Center. Unan t carried by voice vote.
Buchanan, Carmichael and Hinman ...ent.
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