HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 22,1968
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ROLL CALL
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
BUDGET SESSION
MAY 22, 1968
The City Council met in called session on May 22, 1968,
at 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room, Arcadia City Hall.
PRESENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Considine,
Hage and Wayne Harris, City Controller.
ABSENT: None
Review of the proposed Police Budget continued. The number
of police vehicles was questioned and the city manager
commented that thought is being given to leasing arrangements.
Account No. 35, Automotive Service, was reduced from $11,000
to $8,000. Account No. 71, Automotive Equipment, was reduced
to $31,555. Handling of riots and the training therefor was
discussed as were all items under Accounts No. 74 and 75.
Fire Department Budget. Brief discussion held on the
possibility of the cost of constructing a new fire station
on Live Oak Avenue. At this time capital improvement
projects were reviewed. Reflected therein was the
recommendation for the purchase of the new pumper at a cost
of $38,000. During this departmental discussion, the City
Manager explained the contingency appropriation reflected
in each departmental budget and explained the stability pay
for the benefit of the council.
Civil Defense. Budget increased to $875. primarily for
supplies and service. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the Civil Defense Citizens Board should be
recognized and made an integral part of city activities.
Once the board has been brought up to its full complement
the members will be taken to a dinner with the City Council
and the city's position on Civil Defense will be made clear
at that time. It was thought that there is much that could
be accomplished in this direction for the benefit of the
community, i. e., dissemination of available material.
Building Budget Reviewed.
Under Supplies and Services in the street budget account
no. 21, street name signs was reduced to $2,250, account
no. 48 street numbering system was removed entirely. ($4500).
Extensive discussion held on the need of a passenger car
for the Superintendent of General Services. A pickup is
now assigned to this employee. Cars assigned to other
departmental employees was also explored.
Considerable discussion held on:
Overtime pay in the street department
Maintenance of all city parks
Vehicle assignments to various employees.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. and budget session
will continue at 8 A. M. May 30, 1968 (Memorial Day),1968.
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