CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW CASTLE

BUDGET WORKSHOP

JUNE 26, 2008

5 P.M.

Present:

Council President William Blest
Councilperson Janet Churchill
Councilperson John Gaworski
Councilperson Teel Petty
Councilperson Donald Reese

Others Present:

Cathryn Thomas, City Administrator
Marian Delaney, Finance/HR Supervisor
Gregory Sarnecki, City Accountant

The workshop began at 6 p.m. Roll call was taken.

Council President Blest was concerned with the lack of proper posting for this evening’s meeting on the bulletin board at the City office. Ms. Thomas checked the bulletin board and confirmed that a notice was posted that also contained the change in meeting date to 6/26/08.

Councilperson Churchill informed that line items had been reviewed once again and $7,300 in additional savings were suggested. They are as follows:

Public Safety – Professional Development – reduced to $3,500

Seasonal Officers – Overtime – reduced to $300

Seasonal Officers – Physicals – reduced to $1,300

Public Services – Legal Notices – reduced to $700

Building Maintenance – Janitorial Services – reduced to $32,000

Building Maintenance – Termite/Pest Control – reduced to $1,600

During discussion Council decided to reduce the budget for City Council Professional Development and Travel by $500. Additional discussion concerning other line item monies followed. Some of the suggestions were agreed upon, however some line items remained that same without implementing the suggestions.

A motion was made to increase the tax rate .04 cents per $100. The motion was seconded and approved by unanimous vote.

A motion was made to adjourn the budget workshop. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debbie Turner,
Stenographer

(Stenographer was not in attendance; minutes transcribed from tape.)