city of troy, missouri budget workshop present for the meeting...
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City of Troy, MissouriBudget Workshop
Thursday, May 31, 20186: 30 P.M.
Present for the meeting were Aldermen Walker, Detert, Norman, Sconce, Anderson andMayor Cross. Alderman Curt was not present. Also present were Public Works
Superintendent Cunningham, Building Official Lindsey, Police Chief Taylor, ParksDirector Howell, Wastewater Superintendent Peasel, Water Superintendent Lourance,
Treasurer Flinn, and City Clerk Schneider.
Mayor Cross called the Budget Workshop to order and announced a quorum present.
Treasurer Flinn handed out revised FY2019 Budget Summary, Departmental BudgetRequests and Capital Project worksheets ( attached) and relayed the revisions made to the
budget since the first budget workshop dated May 15, 2018: Revenues were slightly changed (-) in Franchise; (+) up in Municipal Court; and
Sales Tax in the General Fund
Incorporated changes per directives received at first budget workshopIncorporated changes per actions at May 21, 2018 Board of Aldermen MeetingDecreased the cost for the Main Street Bridge from $125, 000.00 to $70,000.00
after receiving actual bid in Streets: Capital ProjectsAdded a new budget request for SCADA Upgrade at Water Plant of $20,000.00 inWater Fund
Removed Shop Truck $ 17, 000.00 from General Fund and divided the cost amongWater and Sewer Funds
Added a new budget request for Safety Equipment/Fall Protection at WastewaterTreatment Plant of $16, 500.00
Added Maintenance Shed Budget, Line Item: Furniture and Fixtures/Office
Equipment of $4,000.00
Split the cost of TOPS Software $7, 876.00/Annual Maintenance $ 1, 376.00
between Administration (General Fund) and Water Fund
Increased Aquatic Center (General Fund), Line Item: Repair & Maintenance
from $4,000.00 to $9, 000.00, which in turn increased transfer from General Fund
to Aquatic Center Fund by $ 5, 000.00Moved the following FY2018 items into the FY2019 budget:
a) Bulk Water Dispenser $ 10, 000.00
b) Cremains Garden $ 10,000.00
c) Ballfield Electrical Upgrade $ 2, 000.00
1, 672.00 completed FY2018)
d) Seal Coat Lots in Park $ 12, 000.00
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Mayor Cross added that the Main Street Bridge bid included materials, rental equipment
and new sidewalk on the East side of the bridge. The City crew would be tearing out theold bridge.
Alderman Sconce requested that the Three -Side Building with Lights & Gravel Floor at
55, 000.00 be removed. Clint agreed. Alderman Sconce requested the Additional
Employee for MS4/GIS be removed. Dave agreed but as a unified decision amongst all
present. Dave continued that they were three commercial permits down but above inother areas ofBuilding Department budget resulting in a current situation of +$29,795. 29
over last year' s projection.
Alderman Norman asked about the cost -share for the Wal-Mart & Highway 47Crosswalk. Mayor Cross relayed the cost -share may occur among MoDOT, Wal-Mart, Lincoln County and the City due to the near misses/ citizen safety at that intersection.
Treasurer Flinn explained the Cherry Street Improvements Project would be funded inpart by STP ( MoDOT) and NSP (Neighborhood Stabilization Program- CDBG) of
750,000.00.
Mayor Cross explained that Aldermen Sconce and Walker joined him to discuss health
insurance and plan to meet again before making recommendation to the entire Board dueto the projected 30% increase in cost.
The discussion of salary increases began with discussion ranging from 1- 1/ 2% to 3%
raises, I% budget pooled by department and recommended by Department Director, increases for hourly employees only or lower-income employees for retention purposes. It was decided that a third quarter budget amendment for raises may occur depending onthe actual increase in health insurance costs.
Alderman Norman asked about the voluntary property tax rollback (decrease) of fifteencents per $ 100 assessed valuation offered to encourage passage of the capital
improvement sales tax to build the pool and improvements to streets and sewers. The
voluntary rollback may be changed in even -numbered years. Discussion ensued that thesales tax nets more revenue targeted for capital improvements and was a good trade-off
for residents.
Alderman Anderson requested Department Directors offer suggestions in lieu of raisesfor employee retention. These suggestions included time -off, retirement, health
insurance and retirement benefits. Alderman Sconce requested that it is relayed to allemployees that 30% increase in health insurance benefits has been included in the budget.
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