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1970/07/01 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 19 1970 Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Council gave tentative approval to the Anticipated Revenues section of the proposed 1970 -71 budget. Detailed Expendi- City Manager Callinan advised that department heads were tures present and available for questions on the budget relating to their respective departments. Mayor Smith suggested the salaries portion of each depart- ment's budget be omitted in the discussion and taken as a separate item for consideration by the Council. Health Insurance Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion regarding health insurance for city employees. Thomas Feeney, Insurance agent for the city was present and participated in the dis- cussion. He advised that the projected increase in cost for health insurance was due to increased coverage and addition of a proposed dental plan. Council decided to discuss health insurance in conjunction with salaries and requested Mr. Feeney to come back with separate figures for increased health coverage and the pro- posed dental plan. Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves and Returns in the meeting, the time being approximately 8 :07. He re- turned at approximately 8 :10 p.m. The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in ad- journed regular session at 7 :00 p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding. Call to Order Mayor Smith called the meeting of the adjourned regular session to order at approximately 7 :10 p.m. Roil Call Present: (4) Councilmen Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers and Smith. Absent: (1) Councilman Buchanan Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, Assistant to the City Manager Albright, Supt, of Public Mork Wiggine Director of Public Safety Dennett, and Golf Course Supt. Singh. 1970 -71 Budget City Manager Callinan reviewed the action to date taken on the 1970 -71 'budget. Revenues Budget City Manager Callinan reviewed and explained the Anticipated Revenues section of the budget. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Council gave tentative approval to the Anticipated Revenues section of the proposed 1970 -71 budget. Detailed Expendi- City Manager Callinan advised that department heads were tures present and available for questions on the budget relating to their respective departments. Mayor Smith suggested the salaries portion of each depart- ment's budget be omitted in the discussion and taken as a separate item for consideration by the Council. Health Insurance Councilman Hopkins initiated a discussion regarding health insurance for city employees. Thomas Feeney, Insurance agent for the city was present and participated in the dis- cussion. He advised that the projected increase in cost for health insurance was due to increased coverage and addition of a proposed dental plan. Council decided to discuss health insurance in conjunction with salaries and requested Mr. Feeney to come back with separate figures for increased health coverage and the pro- posed dental plan. Councilman Rogers Councilman Rogers left the Council Chambers at this point Leaves and Returns in the meeting, the time being approximately 8 :07. He re- turned at approximately 8 :10 p.m. Page -2- July 1, 1970 Chamber of Commerce Mayor Smith asked if the Chamber of Commerce would be appearing before the Council to request funds. He advised that he felt the city should participate more *ith the Chamber of Commerce and suggested the possibility of a formal contract between the city and the Chamber. General Government City Manager Callinan reviewed the preliminary budget for Budget General Government. A brief discussion was held on several items contained therein. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Roberts, and unanimously approved, the City Council gave tentative approval to the General Government Proposed Budget for 1970 -71, excluding salaries and wages. Public Safety City Manager Callinan reviewed the preliminary budget for the Budget Public Safety Department and pointed out that an additional man had been requested for the department. A discussion was held between the Council, Mr. Callinan and Chief Dennett. Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the City Council gave tentative approval to the Public Safety Proposed Budget for 1970 -71 excluding salaries and wages. Public Works Budget City Manager Callinan reviewed the preliminary budget for Public Works and pointed out that an additional man had been _.L_� .n_� .L,_ — --- ___L.____1 A -1d _ 1 ,-1 -1 1-- J....._... ..Leg7ae -ed Lv.l: 4�1G Uu1juS 1jultd it. LL UJ_i: %AZj O.LV31 WC2,0 IIV-LU 61G UWCGll the Council, Mr. Callinan and Mr. Wiggins concerning the Public Works budget and activities. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Rogers, and unanimously approved, the City Council gave tentW ative approval to the Public Works Proposed Budget for 1970 -71 excluding salaries and wages. Meeting Announce - Mayor Smith announced the regular Council meeting would be ments held July 6, and, after discussion with the Council, announc- ed the next budget work session for 7 :00 p.m., July 7, dur- ing which the contract with Golf Pro Bob Porter would be discussed. Men's Golf Club Mayor Smith recognized a group from the Rohnert Park Men's Golf Club and asked if they had a presentation. Bill Ayers, 7124 Brenda Way; Al Appleton, Cotati; Whitey Stratton, 342 Bruce Ave.; and Jerry Dadey, Petaluma were recognized individually and spoke in support of the golf course operation and Golf Pro Porter. Mr. Paul Golis was also recognized and responded to some of the comments. Dis- cussion followed during which the Council suggested that those interested in Mr. Porter's contract express their feel - ings to the committee of Councilmen Hopkins and Roberts. Any further discussion regarding the golf course was Page -3- July 19 1970 scheduled for the meeting to be held Tuesday, July 7. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. eputy�`Gity lark � ✓