08-29-1995 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES OF THE WYLIE CITY COUNCIL
August 29, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jim Swartz called the meeting to order with the following Councilmembers
present: John Mondy, Joel Scott, J. C. Worley, and Cleo Adams. Steve Wright arrived
late and Reta Allen was absent.
BUDGET WORKSHOP
Mike Collins, City Manager and Brady Snellgrove, Finance Director, gave an
overview of the proposed 1995-1996 Operating Budget. Revenues and projected
expenditures were discussed. 4% was calculated into the budget for raises, but merit
raises available at 0-6%. Collins announced that Susan Shuler would fill the City
Secretary vacancy. A part-time clerk for the fire department was replaced with a full time
clerk/receptionist position for the City Secretary and Fire Chief. Funds for new Christmas
decorations were added to the budget.
ORGANIZATION STAFF
Collins discussed changes in the organization. Municipal court will be consolidated
with utility billing for two reasons (1) central cash flow with checks and balances, and (2)
uses staff more effectively. Court clerks and utility billing clerks will be crossed trained.
The current court area will be made into office space for the fire chief and receptionist.
The moving of walls will be estimated at $1,700. A new library director has been hired
and will start employment September 11, 1995.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, the meeting s adjourned.
M or Jim Swartz
Susan Shuler{Ci Secretary
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