Min Jan 5 to Aug 16 1948 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

ME L ,� r - h6 . 59 was used in the previous year. The total tax rate for all purposes will.amount to 11.2047 as compared with the rate of $1.12 with the previous year, the 8.47 cent Increase being necessary to retire the 1944 series "B" Bonds recently sold. The present budget under consideration provides for eighteen additional personnel to cost approximately $54,000 which would be equivalent to a 12 cent rate. The tax rate for general purposes without this extra personnel would amount to 65 cents. Increases in revenues are offset by expansion of the street program and a sum of money set up for amortization of equipment. Mr. Rolison explained the budget as presented is in its tentative form, the final document to be presented as soon as the current year's expenditure and cash on hand is available. Councilman Granger moved acceptance of the proposed budget as presented, seconded by Councilman Holmquist. Councilman Granger under the question, expressed his thought that the budget had been studied and dis- cussed with the departme71t heads and he wanted it understood that the budget must be lived up to and followed specifically. City Manager Rolison stated that he intended to operate with amount provided by the Council and that should any unforseen expendi- tures become necessary the Council would be informed and the necessary approval se- cured. He further assured Councilman Spillers that the tentative budget included the necessary money to cover the proposed salary adjustments. He explained further that in this particular budget a specific amount was provided for the retirement and interest of the Sewage Treatment Plant Bonds but there was nothing provided for the operation of the plant. A sewer rental plan will be proposed which,will eventually revert to the special fund to provide future sewer bond retirement and plant operation. CLAIM No. 3827 covering purchase of the Royal typewriter, Assessor's Department, which was held up at the meeting of Jund 21st. Clerk Dodge explained that while the item was not specifically included in the Assessor's 1947-48 budge, there was sufficient money in the Supplies and Services Account to allow for the purchase of this type- writer. Councilman Spillers moved that the bill be paid, seconded by Councilman Swift. Under the question Councilman Granger stated he would vote "No" as a protest against this type of budget procedure. Councilman Holmquist concurred. In :qtr. 'Holmquist's remark., however, he stated that inasmuch as the typewriter had been purchased and was in use he felt 6he bill should be ?paid. Motion carried. Council- man Granger registered a "No" vote. CITY ATTOR77EY STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN APPROACHED BY A ?SIR.. BAZOTTI, who was willing to operate the City Dumps without salary with the understanding that he would retain all salvage recovered. He suggested that the party call on City Tanager Rolison and discuss the matter with him but Tr. Currie thought the council should be informed so that they might know whether or not this move would be satisfactory. Councilmen expressed their opinion that should the man appear to be satisfactory to Mr. Rolison the Council would be willing to accept such a proposition. COUNCILMAN HOL24QUIST 14OVED ADJOURNMENT, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. RALPH S. D DGE Clerk of the City of edwood City