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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 23,1961 1 ROLL CALL RESOLUTION NO. 3389 1961-62 PRELIMINARY BUDGET 1 14; 5356 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1961 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in adjourned xegulax session in the Conference Room of the City Hall on May 23, 1961 at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT : ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Phillips, Reibold and Mayor Balser Councilman Camphouse The City Manager sub",i,tted Resolution No. 3389 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS FOR 1961-1962," and recommended its adoption. Whereupon Councilman Reibold moved that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3389 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Phillips, Reibold and Balser NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse \ Councilman Reibold 'further moved that Resolution No. 3389 be adopted. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Phillips, Reibold and Balser NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse The Water Superintendent was present to answer any questions the Council members might have in connection with the budget of the Water Department. The Water Superintendent stated in part that they are ahead of the schedule as reflected in the Capital Projects Program. The Montgomery xeport discussed. Joining the Metropolitan Water District also discussed briefly; consensus being that a thorough study should be made. Various phases of the budget as presented by the City Manager discussed. It was brought out that the City has one of the lowest water rates and service to Sierra Madre was explored, such service being rendexed only when needed. Councilman Phillips was excused from further attendance at the meeting in order to attend the Planning Commission meeting at 8:00 P.M. The Water Superintendent stated in part that no increase in pexsonne1 is anticipated; that normal step raises are reflected in the budget; legal costs discussed which remain unexpended unless litigation presents itself. The budget as presented concurred in by the City Manager. The Water Superintendent left the meeting at 8:30 P.M. The City Manager discussed the increased lighting for Bonita Park. The Library budget, as submitted by the Library Board of Trustees was then discussed. The need for a monitor was suggested by the City Manager The outside maintenance of the building as reflected in Item No. 38 was discussed. Mayor Balser was of the opinion that this budget was a tight one and he expressed the hope that the Library could function under the reflected appropriations. 1. 5-23-61 14:5357 Changes reeommen~d as foUovs: Account No. 433-40 Street $4320.00 Increase for Bonita Park l.ights. 460-30 l.ibrary 470-50 Water $2940.00 Increase for ground maintenance. '$600.00 Increase (Anticipated increase in Taxes) General 'und - Sstlmated Revenue $4320.00 Councilman Phillips returned to the meeting at 8:50 P.lL 1 Various phases of salaries were discussed, the City Manager to complete his salary survey for submission and review at the next meeting. Councilman Buttenrorth moved that the meeting adjourn to Thursday, June 1, 1961 at 7:30 P.M. Councilman leibold aaconded the motion which was unanimously carried. ~~4~~ City Clerk " " 1