SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

A Special Council Meeting was held on May 19, 2009 at 6:02 p.m. with Council President Williams presiding. Council members present were Mr. Leary, Mrs. Russell, Mr. McGlumphy, Mr. Slavin, Mr. McGiffin, Mr. Hogan, Mr. Salters, and Mr. Ruane.

Council staff members present were Mr. DePrima, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Tieman, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Carey was also present.

Members of Council Committees present were Mr. Shevock and Mr. Lewis (arrived at 6:15 p.m.).

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Mr. Hogan moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. McGiffin and unanimously carried.

2009/2010 BUDGET OVERVIEW

Council President Williams advised members that an introduction and presentation of the budget would be provided by the City Manager, Mr. DePrima.

Introduction and Presentation

Mr. DePrima provided a brief introduction and presentation of the 2009/2010 Draft Budget (Exhibit #1). He noted that the estimated total operating expenses for Water/Wastewater, General, and Electric Funds is $157.3 million (excluding intrafund transfers and current year balances), which is a decrease of .5% over last year’s budget.

Mr. DePrima alluded to the receipt of correspondence regarding the 2009/2010 Draft Budget, particularly the salaries for non-bargaining employees (Exhibit #2). There was much discussion and concerns relayed by members regarding non-bargaining staff not receiving salary increases, as proposed in the draft budget. Responding to Mr. Ruane regarding alternatives, Mr. DePrima requested that staff be given the opportunity to develop costs for the various funds to provide the non-bargaining staff salary increases.

Mr. Hogan moved for a brief recess, seconded by Mr. McGiffin and unanimously carried.

Meeting Recessed at 6:53 P.M.

Mr. McGlumphy moved to reconvene, seconded by Mr. Hogan and unanimously carried.

Meeting Reconvened at 7:09 P.M.

Staff provided members with updated Budget Summary Pages (Exhibit #3).

Revenue

Mr. DePrima reviewed a presentation of the Projected Revenues for fiscal year 2009/2010 (see Exhibit #1).

Review of 2009/2010 Draft Budget - Water/Wastewater Fund

Mr. DePrima provided a presentation of the Fiscal 2009-2010 Draft Budget Review by Division, which included the Water/Wastewater Fund for fiscal year 2009/2010 (Exhibit #4).

Mr. McGlumphy noted the receipt of a substantial amount of material regarding the draft budget during the past four (4) weeks and suggested that it may not be necessary for further discussion.

Mr. McGlumphy moved to accept the 2009/2010 Draft Budget for the City of Dover, seconded by Mr. Salters.

Mr. McGiffin stated his concurrence with the proposed motion, with the exception of consideration of approaching the compensation of non-bargaining employees similar to that which has been presented for bargaining employees.

Mr. Ruane moved to amend the motion by directing staff to amend the Draft Budget to provide for an increase in salaries for non-bargaining employees, utilizing the 3.5% increase, and impose the furlough. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salters.

Mr. Leary noted that staff has not been given the opportunity to present alternative amounts within the budget for such an amendment and suggested that the issue be reviewed by the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee before final approval of the budget.

Mayor Carey recognized the cuts that were necessary to the City’s Budget; however, he requested that the City Manager be directed to restore the ambulance service shift that was eliminated. He explained that since last year, ambulance service calls have increased over 1,000 and that the City has eliminated one (1), eight (8) hour shift, which is a concern.

The amending motion, directing staff to amend the Draft Budget to provide for an increase in salaries for non-bargaining employees, utilizing the 3.5% increase, and imposing the furlough was carried by a roll call vote of five (5) yes, three (3) no (Mr. Leary, Mr. McGlumphy, and Council President Williams), and one (1) abstention (Mrs. Russell).

Responding to Mr. Hogan, Council President Williams explained that budget ordinances will be presented to Council for a First and Final Reading for approval of the City’s Budget.

The motion to accept the 2009/2010 Draft Budget for the City of Dover, as amended, was carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) yes and one (1) no (Mr. Slavin).

Mr. Salters moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Leary and unanimously carried.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:32 P.M.

TRACI A. MCDOWELL

CITY CLERK

All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of May 19, 2009, are hereby approved.

CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.

MAYOR

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Exhibits Attached to Original Minutes and File Copy

Exhibit #1 -  Introduction and Presentation of the 2009/2010 Draft Budget

Exhibit #2 -  Correspondence

Exhibit #3 -  Updated Budget Summary Pages

Exhibit #4 -  Presentation of Division Budget Review for FY 2009/2010