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City of Salem Budget Committee Agenda - April 23, 2008

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AGENDA
CITY OF SALEM BUDGET COMMITTEE
DATE:
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
TIME:
6:00 PM
CHAIRPERSON:
Laura Tesler
PLACE:
Salem Civic Center, City Council Chambers, 555 Liberty Street SE
 
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson Laura Tesler
 
 
2.
ROLL CALL - Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
 
 
4.
MINUTES
   a.  Minutes from April 16, 2008 Budget Committee Meeting
 
5.
CORRESPONDENCE
   a.  E-mail from Lora Meisner suggesting using street cleaning money for parks
   b.  E-mail from Scott and Diane supporting Olinger pool
   c.   E-mail from Budget Committee member Dan Clem suggesting exploring different types of funding for parks
   d.  E-mail from Cindy Blackman supporting Olinger and Walker pools
   e.  E-mail from Cassie Morris supporting Olinger pool
   f.   E-mail from Jill Weissbeck supporting Olinger and Walker pools
   g.  E-mail from Ellen Puglisi-Babe supporting Olinger and Walker pools
   h.  E-mail from Stacy Straight supporting Olinger and Walker pools
   i.   Group e-mail supporting Olinger and Walker pools from :
        svadlenak7368@comcast.net; sdlewis325@comcast.net; gloria@traveloregon.com 
   j.   E-mail from Kelly Culver supporting Olinger and Walker pools and response from Budget Committee member Brent DeHart
   k.  E-mail from Fred Jackson supporting Olinger and Walker pools
   l.   E-mail from Cara Rasmussen supporting Olinger and Walker pools
   m. Letter from Dick Haglund supporting the Salem Library Bookmobile
   n.  Letter from Judy Fivecoat supporting the Salem Library Bookmobile
   o.  E-mail correspondence copied to City from Jack Svadlenak to Salem Keizer School District
   p.  E-mail from Diane Perret supporting Olinger and Walker pools
   q.  Letter from Friends of Salem Library supporting the Library, Bookmobile and Computer Lab
   r.  E-mail from Julie Dowen supporting Olinger and Walker pools
   s.  E-mail from Hayley Steele supporting Olinger and Walker pools
 
 
6.
HANDOUT MATERIAL

   a.   Errata #2    

RECOMMENDATION:
Increase Cultural and Tourism Fund materials and services by $20,000. 
Decrease Cultural and Tourism Fund contingency by $20,000.
 
   b.  Letter from Budget Committee Member James regarding recommendations for the Community Services Department budget
RECOMMENDATION: INFORMATION ONLY
 
   c.  Letter from Budget Committee Member James regarding recommendations for the Public Works Department budget
RECOMMENDATION: INFORMATION ONLY
 
7.
SUMMARY OF BUDGET COMMITTEE ACTIONS THROUGH APRIL 16, 2008
Attachment 1 : Actions, deletions or changes made by the Budget Committee
Attachment 2 : Programs or projects placed on the Wish List
Attachment 3 : Information and reports requested by the Budget Committee
Attachment 4 : Correspondence received by the Budget Committee
 
8.
GOAL SETTING / POLICY DISCUSSIONS
This is an opportunity for the Budget Committee members to discuss goals, concerns and general policies.
 
9.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY FOR FUTURE BUDGET ISSUES
The Budget Committee has set aside time for public comment to address items not on the agenda.  A total of twelve (12) minutes will be allotted for testimony on future budget issues.  Each individual testifying will be limited to no more than three (3) minutes.
 
10.
REVIEW OF LIBRARY DEPARTMENT BUDGET
GENERAL FUND, Book 1, Pages 169-178
 
   a.  Overview by City Manager Pro Tem Linda Norris and Library Department Director Gail Warner

   b.  Public testimony

   c.  Discussion and review
 
11.
REVIEW OF MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL BUDGET
GENERAL FUND, Book 1, Pages 181-186
 
   a.  Overview by City Manager Pro Tem Linda Norris 

   b.  Public testimony

   c.  Discussion and review
 
12.
REVIEW OF CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BUDGET
GENERAL FUND, Book 1, Pages 39-46
 
   a.  Overview by City Manager Pro Tem Linda Norris 
   b.  Public testimony
   c.  Discussion and review
 
13.
REVIEW OF CULTURAL AND TOURISM FUND BUDGET
Book 1, Pages 287-298
Capital Improvement (Fund 255) Book 2, Pages 170- 172
 
   a.  Overview by Budget Analyst Kelley Jacobs
   b.  Public testimony
   c.  Discussion and review
 
14.
REVIEW OF NON-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET
GENERAL FUND, Book 1, Pages 189-192
 
   a.  Overview by Budget Officer Debra Neville

   b.  Public testimony

   c.  Discussion and review
 
15.
REVIEW OF DEBT SERVICE FUND, Book 1, Pages 329-350
   a.  Overview by Budget Officer Debra Neville
   b.  Public testimony
   c.  Discussion and review
 
16.
REVIEW OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES, Book 1, Pages R1 - R28
   a.  Overview by Budget Officer Debra Neville
   b.  Public testimony
   c.  Discussion and review
 
17.
OTHER BUSINESS
 
18.
ADJOURN
 
NOTE: I.  The next Budget Committee meeting will be Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, 555 Liberty Street SE.  The following sections of the budget are scheduled to be reviewed.
 
Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Book 1, Pages 69 - 100
Parks Construction, Book 2, Pages 73 - 76 
Parks SDC, Book 2, Pages 183 - 188
Trust Fund, Book 1, Pages 451 - 460
 

II.  Budget staff is available for your convenience to discuss the budget document and process.  Please call staff at 503-588-6258 or 503-588-6231 if you have any questions.



 

 

 

 

 

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Salem, OR 97301
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