WEED CITY COUNCIL

                                                  SPECIAL MEETING

                                                    JUNE 29, 2000

 

The City Council of the City of Weed held a special meeting on Thursday, June 29, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall. 

Mayor Neva Barnett called the meeting to order.  The Pledge of Allegiance was dispensed with due to the lack of a flag.  Present, in addition to Mayor Barnett, were Council Members Amelia “Mel” Borcalli, Joel Obuchon, Brian Ramsey, and Vince Tallerico.  Also present were City Administrator Earl Wilson, Finance Director M. Kelly McKinnis, Police Chief Martin Nicholas, Fire Chief Darin Quigley, Public Works Director Craig Sharp, and City Clerk Deborah Salvestrin. 

                                             PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR

Mayor Barnett invited comments from the audience on specific agenda items or any item of interest that is within the Council’s jurisdiction noting that no action could be taken by the Council except to set the matter for the next regular Council meeting.  There were none. 

AGENDA

            Mayor Barnett moved to dispense with parliamentary procedure in order to conduct the meeting in workshop forum.  Council Member Borcalli seconded the motion. 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Obuchon, Ramsey, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         None

            Council agreed to adjourn no later than 5:30 due to previous commitments of several of the Council and staff. 

A.  Budget for Fiscal Year 2000/2001 

            City Administrator Wilson introduced the budget document that was distributed to Council prior to the time of the meeting and explained the Fund Analysis and Budget Summary pages.

            Council reviewed and discussed various aspects of the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year including proposed improvement programs planned by different departments.  Council also discussed a number of fund balances and the State funded loan and grant programs with relation to the budget. 

            Council Member Tallerico moved to adopt the budget as proposed, motion seconded by Council Member Borcalli. 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Obuchon, Ramsey, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         None

B.  City Hall:  Consideration of options for building renovation/rehabilitation

            The City Council reviewed proposed a drawing of City Hall which depicts possibilities for rehabilitation of the exterior including a remodeled front entry way on the east side.  Council discussed options for siding materials, and rough estimates for the options. 

            Council Member Tallerico moved to go out to bid for the siding and the front steps.  Council Member Obuchon seconded the motion. 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Obuchon, Ramsey, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         None

ADJOURNMENT

            Council Member Tallerico moved adjournment, and Council Member Obuchon seconded the motion. 

AYES:              Council Members Barnett, Borcalli, Obuchon, Ramsey, and Tallerico

NOES:              None

ABSENT:         None

MEETING ADJOURNED SINE DIE AT 5:02 P.M.