Council Minutes: July 20, 2010 Special Meeting

LUCAS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
July 20, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, Kenny Cain, Sheree Herold, and Trent Leach
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz and Kay Mettlen
OTHERS BRINGING BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL: Sam Brock of Gudenkauf and Malone, Inc
CITIZENS PRESENT: Jennifer Bates and Doug Hickman
Council Members requesting this Speical Meeting were: Sheree Herold, Kenny Cain and Tarry Dougherty.
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the Special Meeting to order to go over the 2011 City Budget with Sam Brock of Gudenkauf and Malone, Inc. and for an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel-job duties.
Ken Cole arrived. Sam Brock explained non-levied funds, such as the utility funds, which are self supporting, to the council. He explained 1 Mil will bring in approximately $1,560.00 in funds. The Mayor stressed he would like to see the Mil Levy around 32 to 34 mils for 2011. The Library Fund was discussed at length due to changes to the payroll since January 1, 2010. The Airport Fund was also discussed because it is time to resurface it. Sam will put $60,000.00 possible grant money on the Budget so the Council will have spending authority, if needed. Sam agreeed to add a budgeted transfer from the Electric Fund to the General Fund of $25,000 and from the General Fund to the Library Fund of $1,000.00. After careful consideration, it was agreed to reduce the mil levy to 31.391 for 2011. That is 1 mil less than a year ago.
For handicap accesibality a Public hearing will be held on the 2011 Budget August 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM at 210 S. Main Street at the Golden Age Center. The Regular Meeting will commence, at the Civic center, after the closing of the Public Hearing.
8:02 PM Sam Brock left the meeting. Mayor Urban asked for and received a motion from Tammy Seirer to enter into Executive Session for 30 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel - job duties, starting at 8:05 PM. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes. Julie Bretz and Kay Mettlen were asked to wait outside and return at Council's request. Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen, Doug Hickman and Jennifer Bates left the meeting.
8:05 PM Council went into Executive Session.
8:17 PM Kay mettlen was asked to return to the meeting.
8:35 PM Council exited Executive Session. No action was taken Julie Bretz and Jennifer Bates returned to the meeting.
8:36 PM Tammy Seirer made a motion to go back into Executive Session for a period of 30 minitues beginning at 8:37 PM to discuss non-elected personnel - job duties. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes. Julie Bretz and Jennifer Bates left the meeting.
8:37 PM Council went into Executive session.
8:50 PM Kay Mettlen left the meeting.
8:83 PM Council asked Julie Bretz to enter.
9:07 PM Council exited Executive Session. No action was taken. Julie Bretz and Jennifer Bates returned to the meeting.
9:08 PM Tarry Dougherty made a motion to enter into Executive Session for a third time for a period of 30 minutes starting at 9:10 PM to discuss non-elected personnel - job duties. Kenny Cain seconded. There were 5 yes votes.
9:30 PM Sheree Herold and Ken Cole left the meeting.
9:35 PM Julie Bretz left the meeting.
9:38 PM Council exited the Executive Session. No Action was taken.
9:41 PM Trent Leach made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. There were 4 yes votes.