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JACKSON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 31, 2010

The Jackson City Council met in special session in the 10th floor conference room in City Hall to discuss the anticipated state shared revenue cuts this fall.  Mayor Dunigan convened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. 

Present:  Mayor Karen F. Dunigan and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, Robert B. Howe and John R. Polaczyk.  Councilmember Andrew R. Frounfelker arrived at 6:03 p.m. and Councilmember Daniel P. Greer arrived at 6:07 p.m.  Councilmember Kenneth E. Gaiser was absent with excuse. 

Finance Director Philip Hones distributed and discussed the 2010/2011 General Fund proposed summary of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances.  The Mayor and Council, with the Interim City Manager and staff, discussed the Budget Stabilization Fund and the General Fund balance, which includes a prior period revenue sharing adjustment of $852,466 and a Workers Compensation Fund refund of $308,300.  Other items of discussion included:

  • House Bill No. 5550 which relates to DDA TIF bonds
  • Closing City Hall for 5 Fridays to accommodate furlough days
  • Selling City-owned property
  • Raising park fees and selling sponsorships
  • Outsourcing legal and engineering services
  • Pensions, legacy costs and healthcare
  • The City employs 45 fewer people than one year ago
  • Retirements and vacancies
  • Sick and vacation pay-outs
  • Holiday pay
  • Leaf pick-up

 

Interim City Manager Lewis stated the budget is balanced at this time and asked the Council for direction if there are to be further cuts. 

The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

Lynn Fessel
City Clerk