HomeMy Public PortalAbout1/07/1999 specialCity of Greencastle
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Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE BOARD OF WORKS
SPECIAL SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1999 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL
The Greencastle Board of Works met in Special Session Thursday, January 7, 1999, 2:30 p.m. at
City Hall. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order. On the Roll Call, the following members
were found to be present: Sue Murray and George Murphey. Also present was: Water
Superintendent Dale, Senior Clerk Barb Hathaway, Wastewater Interim Superintendent Mike
Neese and Senior Clerk Madonna Gose. City Attorney Trudy Selvia was absent.
Water Budget was the first item to be discussed. The proposed budget total is $1,336,550.00 with
expected revenues of approximately $1336,733.00. Mayor Michael stated that Personnel Services
were increased by 4% as allowed by Council. Under Improvements on page 2 the Lift is the
Water Department share for a lift at the Street Department. The Street Department mechanic has
done a lot of repair work for all City Departments. This has saved all departments on their repair
budgets and the lift is needed to continue this work.
o Mayor Michael stated that no money has been budgeted for Year 2000 preparation. Mayor
Michael further stated that Superintendent Dale understands he cannot spend money on capital
items unless the revenue is there. George Murphey made the motion to approve the Water
Department Budget as proposed, seconded by Sue Murray. Vote was unanimous. Sue Murray
congratulated Superintendent Dale on a balanced budget.
Mayor Michael told the Board that she and Interim Superintendent Neese have talked about the
second and third shift operators working alone. Mr. Neese stated he has concerns since these
employees have to go outside in the weather at night with no one else at the plant. Mayor Michael
stated the Collection System/Maintenance slot has never been filled and she is going to request
Council change this position to a L -2 Shift 4 Operator that will overlap on both second and third
shift to allow for more coverage and this person can also be used to fill in during sickness and
vacations. The annual salary will remain at $16,000.00.
Wastewater Treatment Budget was the next item to be addressed. The estimated revenues are
$1,114,348.00 with a proposed budget of 51,056,154.49. Mayor Michael explained that the
Personnel Services are up 4% as approved by Council. In the capital items $20,000.00 was
budgeted for a new truck. George Murphey asked about a lease program as opposed to buying a
truck out right. This figure was lowered to $10,000.00 for the purposes of leasing at least one, if
not two trucks. The additional $10,000.00 was added to Other Services and Charges for the fine
that is being imposed by IDEM for violations. With those changes, George Murphey made the
motion to approve the Wastewater Treatment budget as proposed, seconded by Sue Murray. Vote
was unanimous.
Motion to adjourn made by Sue Murray, seconded by George Murphey. Vote was unanimous.
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ancy A. Mi' ael, Mayor
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Pamela S. Jones, Cl rk easurer