09-15-1976 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1976
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 A.M. by Mayor D. J. Black
with the following members present: Aldermen K. Peterson and Paul
Haag. Alderman Ralph Westlund arrived at 7:10 A.M. Absent were:
B. Peterson. Also present: Administrative Assistant Fleetham.
2. The City Administrative Assistant and Street Superintendent reviewed
the Street Department's budget. Attention was given the goal of
development of a capital equipment purchasing program. Discussion
was held regarding the construction of the unheated warehouse. The
Administrative Assistant pointed out an increase in operating supplies
to reduce those maintenance supplies that have been provided through
the capital improvement bonds. The proposed moving of the oil storage
tanks to the municipal service center area was discussed.
3. Maintenance Accounts Section of the budget was discussed. The Storm
Sewers section included proposal for the purchase of a sewer jet/jet
vac system. Twenty percent of this portion would be paid from this
account with the balance to be paid from the Water and Sewer Account.
4. Park Department - Administrative Assistant outlined the increased demands
upon this department and recommended the addition of one maintenance
person. Discussion was held regarding the possible purchase of a
hydraulically operated boom truck and additional staff, but it was
recommended that such purchase be foregone at this time. It was
pointed out that the budget provides approximately $5,000 for purchasing
trees for the reforestation program. It was aslo pointed out that
5,000 of unallocated dollars was provided for the maintenance and
improvement of existing park lands. The Administrative Assistant
discussed the proposed information sign that could be placed upon
municipal parkland in the area of Main Street.
5. Cemetery - The Mayor questioned the travel and publishing portions
to which the City Administrative Assistant responded.
6. City Hall - Administrative Assistant reviewed the repair and main-
tenance expenses of 1976 and 1977 as to the replacement of roof
chimney and additional office spaces. 1977 would necessitate some
repair of the stucco. He also drew attention to the air conditioning
proposed for the upstairs offices and Police Department spaces.
7. "Old" Armory - There was no major comment other than the purchase of
a vaccuum for 1977.
$. Maintenance Service Department - The Administrative Assistant responded
to the Mayor's question concerning Other Services and Charges for this
portion. The Administrative Assistant outlined the bulk of these expenses.
In response to Alderman Westlund's question, the Administrative Assistant
Council minutes, September 15, 1976
explained allocation of costs of the radio system and justification
for the placement of the base radio in the Maintenance Service Division.
9. Water and Sewer Department - The Administrative Assistant corrected the
error in omission of $5,000 in Capital Outlay for Sewer Department.
He recommended the 1977 purchase of test and sampling equipment. The
Administrative Assistant again discussed the Sewer jet/jet vac machine
and its 80% contribution from this Department. There was discussion
concerning the water meter outside reading device installation and a
possible error was noted by the Mayor regarding the proposed salary for
the Chief Water Plant Operator for 1977. Alderman Westlund commented
upon replacement of a pickup truck, to which the Administrative Assistant
responded that the one they are replacing is extremely old and is in
questionable state of repair.
10. Recreation - The Administrative Assistant outlined the functional and
summary portions of the recreation budget. Alderman Westlund requested
information regarding the hockey program and it was the concensus of
the Council that the expenses incurred in hockey should be listed as
a separate amount. The Director of Recreation and Administrative
Assistant commented upon the continuing increase of participants and
amounts of programs.
11. Family Center - The Administrative Assistant reviewed the preparation
of this portion of the budget and highlighted the expenditures. The
Administrative Assistant further noted that in addition there will be
approximately $2,000 insurance costs and another $2,000 for employee
benefits that are listed in other portions of the budget.
12. Liquor Store - The Administrative Assistant and the Liquor Store Manager
reviewed the proposed expenditures in these departments. It was noted
by the Mayor that we possibly excluded the salary of Jack Busch. The
Administrative Assistant promised to review that portion.
13. The Administrative Assistant quickly highlighted the Library, Safety
Council and Conservation of Health portions of the budget.
14. The Administrative Assistant reviewed the Airport section of the budget
and commented on the renewal date for the contract with the Flight Service
that provides management of the Hutchinson Airport.
15. It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to
adjourn the meeting at 8:47 A.M. and was unanimously approved.