Special Council 11-15-18 budget

Prepared By: Clerk Poppe CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, November 15, 2018 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Mayor Munich at 5:00 p.m. Council Present: Mayor Munich, Ald. Gillis, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Kennell, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Miller, Ald. Swan, Ald. Voight and Ald. Williamson Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Director McCue, Chief Clapero, Clerk Poppe and Terrell Boettcher Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2019 City of Hayward Budget Budget Hearing – 2019 City of Hayward Budget A public hearing was held regarding the proposed 2019 City of Hayward Budget. The overall 2019 City of Hayward budget amount ($1,843,845) was increased $2,628 over the 2018 budget amount ($1,841,217). The proposed 2018 tax levy amount was listed as $1,298,418; a decrease of $1,764 levied for taxes in 2017 ($1,300,182). Clerk Poppe stated that the decrease was mainly due to personal property tax changes initiated by the State of Wisconsin. In order to qualify for an expenditure restraint payment, the 2019 budgeted expenses (not including expenses for the repayment of new debt) could not increase more than 3.0 percent over the 2018 budgeted expenses. The proposed 2019 City of Hayward budget presented met both the levy limit and expenditure restraint requirements. Clerk Poppe noted that the most significant changes proposed in the 2019 City of Hayward budget included an increase of $16,794 in the Police Department Capital Outlay line item to cover the $51,794 Spillman Software payment due in 2019; a decrease of $21,000 in the Highway Streets and Alleys Capital Outlay line item to $120,000 (the amount budgeted in 2017); and a $30,000 expense from the Public Works Capital Projects account for the purchase of a new pickup truck. Clerk Poppe also noted that a decrease of approximately $8,000 is anticipated in transportation aids and shared revenues for 2019. Ald. Miller stated that he would like to see funding included in future budgets for a pier at the beach and in support of the Sawyer County / LCO Economic Development Corporation. Approval of the 2019 City of Hayward Budget A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Gillis to approve and adopt the 2019 City of Hayward Budget as proposed and presented. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kennell – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Voight – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) 2019 City of Hayward Water & Sewer Utility Budget Budget Hearing – 2019 City of Hayward Water & Sewer Utility Budget A public hearing was held regarding the proposed 2019 City of Hayward Water & Sewer Utility Budget. Clerk Poppe noted that negative net cash flows were anticipated for both the water and the sewer due to the estimated $1,018,000 Highway 27 projected scheduled for 2019. Reserve funds will be used to pay for the Highway 27 project. Approval of the 2019 City of Hayward Water & Sewer Utility Budget A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve and adopt the 2019 City of Hayward Water & Sewer Utility Budget as proposed and presented. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kennell – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Voight – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried . Ayes (8), Nays (0) Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.