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CITY COUNCIL OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF NEW CASTLE
BUDGET WORKSHOP
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2007
6:00 P.M.

Present:

Council President William Blest
Councilperson Donald Reese
Councilperson Janet Churchill
Councilperson Teel Petty
Councilperson John Gaworski

Others Present:

City Treasurer Janet Carlin, City Administrator Cathryn Thomas, Finance/HR Director Marian Delaney, City Accountant Greg Sarnecki

            Council discussed a proposal to purchase a gas-powered pruner to be used the Beautification Committee and  Public Works personnel at an estimated cost of about $200.

            The Mayor presented his budget to Council. Specifically, the Mayor would like funding and/or consideration for:

1.            Up to $1,000 reimbursement so that he may attend the National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition;
2.            Memorabilia to give to visitors to the City, when appropriate, as the Mayor is the Official welcoming committee for the City;
3.            An increase in salary for John Lloyd, the City’s Code Enforcement Officer, and making the position full-time;
4.            Bike Racks for various City parks;
5.            Doggie bag dispensers and receptacles;
6.            Projection Screens for Council Meetings and Board of Adjustment Meetings.

The Mayor also suggested that the Council change the process by which the budget is adopted. That is, instead of adoption by Resolution, that the City Council follow the process of adoption by Ordinance, which would include three readings and a public hearing.

            Code Enforcement Office John Lloyd discussed his employment with the City.

            A presentation was made by Gargoyl Design to Council for consideration of redesigning the City’s website.

            Council reviewed line by line items in the revenue section of the budget and then the expense side of the budget.

            The workshop was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jill DiAngelo,
City Clerk