08/12/2002 Minutes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
August 12,2002
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on August 12,2002. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent on
August 6, 2002.
Mayor Ken Gnadt called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilmembers Pielstick, Ward, Seifert, Larson, Homady, Whitesides, Haase, Murray, Walker
and Sorensen. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan Ferguson,
Deputy City Clerk Cindy Brozek, Public Works Director Steve Riehle, and Finance Director
David Springer.
Public Hearing on Proposed FY2002-2003 Grand Island Area Solid Waste Agency Budget.
Public Works Director Steve Riehle and Solid Waste Superintendent Kevin McKennon
discussed the change in how trash was measured (changed from measuring by cubic yards to
tonnage), which lowered the amount of predicted revenue received from gate fees. This situation
required a rate increase which was reflected in the proposed budget for 2002-2003.
Councilmember Pielstick had questions regarding expenditures, salaries, machinery and
equipment. Councilmember Larson had a question regarding unrestricted cash balance. No
public testimony was heard.
Approving Adoption of GY2002-2003 Annual Budget for the Grand Island Area Solid Waste
Agency: Motion was made by Larson, second by Ward to approve. Motion carried unanimously.
REVIEW OF SALARY ORDINANCE
Human Resources Director Brenda Sutherland presented the proposed salary ordinance.
Councilmember Walker had some questions regarding the COLA, health insurance, and number
of employees. Councilmember Pielstick requested to see the salary listing before addressing this
issue. Councilmember Haase made comments regarding the COLA. The Mayor commented that
many aspects of the salary ordinance are mandated by law.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FY 2002-2003 CITY SINGLE BUDGET
City Administrator Marlan Ferguson discussed his budget message. Finance Director David
Springer discussed GASB, lid calculation, and other aspects of the budget. No public testimony
was heard.
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REVIEW OF PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 ANNUAL BUDGET
Councilmember Murray indicated that he would like to move $200,000 back into the fund for
acquiring land for the new Fire Station. Finance Director David Springer indicated $147,500 was
being added for mobile data equipment for the Police Department, and $90,000 to Parks for
mowers, etc. Councilmember Sorensen inquired about underpass proj ects, to which Public
Works Director Steve Riehle explained that there would be some Federal dollars coming for
bridge projects in the near future. Councilmember Haase had a question regarding the cemetery
trust fund. Councilmember Pielstick indicated that it had been her understanding that the
cemetery trust fund name was going to be changed. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson asked
for direction regarding the $200,000 for the proposed new Fire Station.
Motion by Murray, second by Whitesides to move $200,000 back into the budget for a new fire
station location. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Pielstick, Ward, Sefiert, Hornady,
Whitesides, Haase, and Murray voted aye. Councilmembers Larson and Sorensen voting nay.
Motion adopted.
BID #4: Mike Toukan, 1808 South Locust, Byron Wheeler, 2606 Apache, and Scott Zana, 209
Lakeside Drive, spoke in favor of moving South Locust BID #4 forward into this budget.
Councilmember Pielstick made a motion to move $900,000 into the budget for BID#4 in 2003.
Councilmember Hornady seconded the motion, Motion passed unanimously.
Building and Capital Planning: Finance Director David Springer discussed the inclusion of fiber
optic connections.
Public Works: Public Works Director Steve Riehle discussed each division in regard to the
Budget. Public Works Director Steve Riehle also discussed the annual paving program for which
Councilmembers Larson, Haase and Ward had questions and comments. A brief review of storm
drainage followed.
Parks and Recreation: Parks and Recreation Director Steve Paustian indicated that this was a
"status quo" budget for the Parks Department. Councilmember Walker inquired about land
acquisition for CHAAP. Mr. Paustian explained that this was for a shooting sports facility. The
Stolley Park Zoo site was discussed. Mr. Paustian indicated that there are no funds in the budget
this year for improvements. Councilmember Pielstick suggested that the Pavilion in Hastings be
looked at to consider a similar site in Stolley Park. Councilmember Haase had questions
regarding Loewenstein Park.
Fire Services: Fire Chief Jim Rowell discussed the general fund, appropriations summary,
revenue detail, and budget highlights.
Police Services: Police Chief Kyle Hetrick discussed capital outlay and the appropriations
summary.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
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De~~~; Clerk