07-18-2000 (City Council) Minutes MINUTES
Wylie City Council
Budget Work Session
Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers
2000 State Highway 78 North
CALL ORD
Council Present: Mayor John Mondy,Councilman
oC°c loran Chris Troulman Joel t. Councilman Eric Hogue was absent.tCouncilman Merrill
Young,Councilman J.C. Worley and
Staff Present: Anthony Johnson, City Manager; Brady Snellgrove, Finance Director; Police Chief Jeff Butters;
Mike Sferra, Development Services/Public Works Director; Mignon Morse, Library Director; Robert Diaz,
Community Center Coordinator;Bill Nelson,Parks Superintendent and Barbara Salinas, City Secretary.
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FY2000-2001 Budget
City Manager, Anthony Johnson began the Work Session with an explanation of the FY2000-2001 presentation
process. Mr. Johnson stated that the Budget would be presented as both Departmental and City Manager
recommendations with no individual department presentations.
Mr. Johnson stated that, based on the direction he received from Council, the wage plan funding was the priority
for the FY2000-2001 Budget. He stated that the outcome of the study conducted by Mr. Chris Hartung's would
allow Council to determine the percentage for the City of Wylie employees in order to keep within the market.
Mr. Johnson stated that it is desirable to conduct an analysis of wages each year to keep wages within the market
at a determined percentile in order to retain employees.
Mr. Johnson further explained that in order to fund the wage plan,Directors based their budget on the same service
level as provided in the FY99-2000 Budget. He stated that he conducted Budget meetings with all Directors and
that all were in agreement with the FY2000-20001 Budget as presented.
Mr. Snellgrove provided Council with an overview of the General Fund Income Statement, with detailed
explanation of the Water/Sewer Services transfer justified by use of the standard formal approved by the GOFA.
Mr. Snellgrove pointed out the increase in revenues from Municipal Court citing a 50%increase from last year; a
3% increase in sales tax from last year and the decrease from TXU Electric, by approximately $10,000. Mr.
Snellgrove stated that our reserve increased from 12%to 15.5%or equal to 56 days of operation and that it is our
goal to be at 70 days of operation or 20%as this is looked at closely by Bond raters.
Mr. Snellgrove provided Council with an overview of the Utility Fund stating that we have 186 days of working
capital and this was positive as we move forward with the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
There was some discussion and concern regarding the funding of expenditures, specifically additional growth, city
services, employees to maintain new park areas and the funding amount for bond projects verses the wage plan.
Mr. Snellgrove and Mr. Johnson both provided information with regard to the Staffing Summary. There was
some discussion with regard to the additional positions such as the park laborers to keep up with the demands for
service due to additional parkland and the Lieutenant's position for Station 2 who will act as the coordinator for
EMS Services. Also discussed briefly were the new positions; an employee specialized in grant writing for all
departments and a Crew Leader for Utility Meter Reading.
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Mr. Snellgrove stated that we should have the Property Tax Distribution calculations within another week and this
could be up or down. Mr. Snellgrove explained in more detail the breakdown of calculations for the water and
sewer transfer.
Discussion continued with regard to the identification of specific bond projects and bond amount versus funding
for the Employee Wage Plan. Mr. Sferra, Development Services/Public Works Director,was asked to list some of
the streets completed within this budget year and there was some discussion regarding recommendations for the
street overlay program.
Council inquired as to the direct alarm monitoring revenues. Chief Butters stated that 40-50 packets were mailed
out to existing permit holders and to homebuilders,but that the program is too new to have a history.
Mr. Snellgrove addressed the time line for the FY2000-2001 Budget by stating that he hoped to have the final
budget by August 5, 2000. Mr. Johnson asked if Council had any questions or comments on the budget as
presented.
Councilman Scott asked that staff look at a progressive increase in the Street Improvement funds, increasing the
appropriated$200,000. Councilwoman Allen expressed her concerns regarding the lack of funding for additional
police officers. She expressed concerns regarding response time and safety issues. Chief Butters stated that at the
present time,the Wylie Police department has staffing to provide a good response time. He stated that the national
average response time is seven (7)minutes and our response time is five (5) minutes. Councilwoman Allen also
agreed with Councilman Scott to increase the Street Improvement fund annually.
With no further comments,the Mayor stated that he would direct the City Manager on the necessity of future work
sessions on the FY2000-2001 Budget.
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With no further discussion,the Work Session was adjourned.
John M dy,Mayor
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