HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/1980 Adjourned Meeting 185
NOVEMBER 13,-1980
ADJOURNED MEETING - BUDGET REVIEW
The City Council net in session on this date at 3:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of'CitY Hall, Yakiffia, Washington. - CtiunCil udicers present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest,
Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Council member Beauchamp present after
4:30 p.m.
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Mayor Edmondson announced that this meeting was scheduled for the
purpose of studying the budget. She announced there are several members
of the' Airport Advisory Commission in the audience. Bill Almon, Pete
Terrett, Gary Robbins, Ken Hilliard and Russ Love introduced themselves
as members of the Airport Advisory Commission.
1. AIRPORT
II/ AIRFIELD OPERATIONS
Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, referred to
the material previously distributed dated 11/5/80 and stated
that it is anticipated that the Airport 'budget will have a
deficit of $140,000 for 1981. She stated that this year, they
charged all the Airport-related costs to the Airport.
Discussion followed on the personnel requirements for the
Airport and focused on the request for an additional security
officer, maintenance specialist and changing the part-time
custodian position to full-time. She explained the duties of
each of these positions emphasizing the fact that the Airport
is opened 24 hours and not all the personnel are on duty at
the same time. She explained the operating expenses,
expressing concern about the $32,000 for equipment rental and
repairs Charged by the Garage. She stated that the
maintenance specialist repair many of the small engines that
break down and a lot of the equipment was bought by FAA. City
Manager Zais commented that the $32,000 is based on actual
past rental and repair costs and the formula for replacement
of equipment. Concern was expressed by the Council on this
item and discussion followed and a further review of the
figures was requested to see if the airport could be placed on
a maintenance and operation plan similar to the Parks
Department.
TERMINAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Carol Darby explained the need for increase in the janitorial
services. She also explained the need for the long range
planner, commenting that this past year an Associate Planner
was used for Airport Planning and assisting in the negotiation
of the leases, but he was budgeted in Utility Planning.
Several Council members expressed concern about adding this
position and Ms. Darby stated that the Master Plan needs to be
updated in order to manage the airport effectively in the
future. (Council member Beauchamp present after 4:30 p.m.)
Speculations were made on the possible involvement in the
II/ airport operations in the near future and at role it will
have in helping to offset the deficit. Willis White, Public
Works Director, reviewed the calculations for the equipment
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rental and replacement charge and stated that the figures
should not be $32,000, but in recalculating the figures, it
should be $37,000. He briefly explained the maintenance
procedures, commenting that they are on a preventative
maintenance schedule to attempt to avoid major repairs. City
Manager Zais reported that the deficit does not include the
cost for the Fire Station at the Airport. He stated that
Council has two or three options: (1) Subsidize the deficit
in its entirety from either City General Funds or FRS; (2) Ask
Yakima county to assume general control and operations of the
Airport; or (3) Approach the County with Whatever deficit we
have and ask them to join us on the operation of the Airport
and ask them for 50% of the dpficit and give them a full voice
in the operation of the Airport. Ms. Darby stated that staff
will be giving budget information to the Airport Advisory
Commission because they are going to meet with the Task Force
. _ from the Chamber-of Commerce. Mayor Edmondson stated that it
is important that the Airport Advisory Commission come back to
Council and give a report and perhaps some recommendations.
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Pete Terrett, Airport Advisory Commission member, stated that
the Commission has some questions and suggestions and they
would like to meet with the Council.
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It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that this meeting
adjourn at the hour of 5:25 p.m. to then meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight at
Christ Lutheran Church for the purpose of discussing the , Urban Area
Plan. - Unanimously carried by voic vote.
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