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July 23, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
The Workshop Meeting of the Crestview City Council was called to order at 6:00 P.M. or the conclusion of the Special Meeting. Members present were: President J.B. Whitten, Vice President
Bill Cox, and Doug Faircloth. Also present were the honorable Mayor David Cadle, City Clerk Elizabeth Roy, City Attorney Bill Holley department heads and members of the press. Joe Blocker,
Shannon Hayes were absent from this workshop.
WORKSHOP
Called to Order
This workshop was called to order by Mr. Whitten.
Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge was led by Ms. Roy, City Clerk.
Open Policy making and legislative session
The Workshop was open by Mr. Whitten.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Whitten asked if there were any changes to the Agenda.
There were none and Council gave consensus to present Workshop Agenda.
Public Opportunity on Council proposition
Workshop Items
Budget Workshop- Discussion of Department Requests
Ms. Roy, City Clerk stated that the discussion would start with section “c” of the budget workbooks, the General Funds Request concerning personnel requests.
Discussion ensued concerning section “c”.
In reviewing the Equipment Fund section Mr. Faircloth asked if the goal was to make sure there is an AED in each of the four zones.
Deputy Chief Grant stated that yes that is the goal.
Discussion continued concerning the equipment fund.
Ms. Roy then directed Council to review the Improvement request portion of the budget and then to the Carry-Forward projects.
A discussion ensued.
Ms. Roy then she moved the discussion to raises.
Mr. Whitten supported the three percent raise with one percent given in October and two percent given on the anniversary date.
Discussion ensued.
After the review Ms. Roy asked if a Final Budget Workshop is needed.
Mr. Whitten commented that he would like to have another meeting for the two Councilmembers who are absent being that this concerns the budget.
Ms. Roy stated that there is a meeting projected for August 6th.
Council gave consensus to have a meeting on August 6th.
Other Items for Discussion
Mr. Steele, Public Services Director gave an update to three projects current being done in the City.
Mr. Faircloth asked Ms. Gaillard for an update on the vacation of Maypoles Road.
Ms. Gaillard, Growth Management Director stated that on the 30th of this month it goes to through the process of the LPA.
Comments from the Audience
Adjournment
This meeting was adjourned by Mr. Whitten at 6:46 p.m.
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Elizabeth M. Roy J B Whitten
City Clerk Council President
Minutes approve this day of______, 2018.
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Workshop Minutes 07/23/2018