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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Study Session 1995-11-06BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Board of Trustees Study Session November 6, 1995 Board: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Mayor Dannels, Trustees Dekker, Doylen, Gillette, Marshall, Miller and Pauley Mayor Dannels, Trustees Doylen, Gillette, Marshall and Pauley Town Administrator Klaphake, Finance Officer Vavra, Clerk O'Connor Trustees Dekker and Miller Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. and reviewed rules for public participation. 199 6 BUDGET PRELIMINARY REVIEW: Administrator Klaphake reported that all funds, except the Enterprise Funds, would be reviewed; public input will be accepted following conclusion of staff's review. The next budget review meeting will be held November 13, and upon conclusion, the Board will offer amendments for consideration and adoption November 28. The 1996 Budget includes a projections. growth rate of 6.5% over 1995 Finance Officer Vavra presented the Executive Summary of the proposed 1996 Budget and reviewed the following funds: General Fund Community Reinvestment Fund Museum Fund Conference Center Fund Conservation Trust Fund Special Events Fund Catastrophic Loss Fund Medical Insurance Fund Fire Pension Fund Police Pension Fund. The 1996 Budget focal point is the new fire station, and in summary, the proposed 1996 Budget is solvent. Mayor Dannels requested public input and the following comments were heard from CACEP Treasurer Ann Brumleve: Five years ago, the Town Board made a wise decision to create an umbrella for the arts; CACEP now performs such duties. Ms. Brumleve has personally observed the professionalism displayed by CACEP members who sponsored, along with their affiliate members and volunteers. Imagine This!, Arts for the Parks, Music Festival, various Theater productions associated with the Fine Arts Guild, and the regifting program. All of the events were successful and could not have occurred without the many hours of preparation and assistance by CACEP, affiliate members, and volunteers. Ms. Brumleve encouraged the Board to continue their support of CACEP, and honor their budget request in full. There being no further discussion. Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 10:09 a.m. Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk