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REGULAR MEETING OF THE GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL held June 7, 2004.
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL was answered by Councilmembers Konrad E. Herling, Leta M. Mach, Rodney M. Roberts, and Mayor Judith F. Davis. Councilmember Putens had indicated it was likely he would not be able to attend tonight's meeting.
ALSO PRESENT were Michael P. McLaughlin, City Manager; Robert A. Manzi, City Solicitor; and Kathleen Gallagher, City Clerk.
Mayor Davis asked for a moment of silence in honor of the death of former President Ronald Reagan and sympathy for his family, as well as in recognition of the 60th Anniversary of D-Day on June 6. She then led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Herling moved that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Ms. Mach seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
Council thereby took the following actions:
MINUTES
- Work Session, April 19, 2004
- Work Session, May 17, 2004
- Interview, May 24, 2004
- Regular Meeting, May 24, 2004
Approved as presented.
NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION PLAN - LETTER OF COMMENT: Council approved sending the letter supporting specific elements in the Commission's "Federal Elements" draft plan for the region.
RESIGNATIONS FROM ADVISORY GROUPS: Council accepted with regret the resignations of Sieglinde Peterson from the Employee Relations Board and Michael Travis from the Arts Advisory Board.
REAPPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY GROUPS: Council reappointed Richard T. Ransom and Paul Sabol to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Ms. Mach and seconded by Mr. Herling that the agenda be approved as presented. The motion carried 4-0.
PRESENTATIONS: There were none.
PETITIONS AND REQUESTS: There were none.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Mr. McLaughlin reminded everyone that June is Pedestrian Safety month and mentioned a number of activities to be conducted in conjunction with the event. He announced that because of the rain, the ribbon-cutting for the CNG facility that had been planned for Saturday was postponed and would be rescheduled. He also told Council the letter previously discussed had been sent to the county regarding Fire Department staffing.
Mr. Manzi reported that he has contacted the newspapers to set up some possible dates for meeting with the municipalities regarding an agreement on vending boxes. He pointed out that a decision would have to be made as to whether the first meeting should be with staff or elected officials. Mayor Davis said she thought Greenbelt, at least, was beyond the staff level on this topic and that she would want Council invited along with staff. Mr. Manzi said the cities involved at this time are Greenbelt, Annapolis, and Laurel, but he is still hoping to get Bowie and College Park on board. Mayor Davis asked about the smaller cities. Mr. Manzi said they had been mailed and would be notified of meeting dates even if they have not responded to say they are interested.
Ms. Mach reported on a successful "Not for Seniors Only" session on June 5.
Mayor Davis reported on: a May 29 retirement event for former Mayor Gerald Glaubitz of Morningside, who had served for 43 years, which former Councilmember Thomas X. White also attended; the May 30 World War II brunch in honor of Greenbelt veterans; the May 31 Memorial Day commemoration held at the Legion; various events of Greenbelt Day Weekend, including the ACE Reading Club reception on June 4 and the Youth Open Forum on June 5.
Mr. Herling also thanked Barbara Simon and others for the activities conducted by the New Deal Café in conjunction with Greenbelt Day Weekend.
LEGISLATION
Adoption of the Budget: Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. Council first reviewed the changes to General Fund Revenues.
Mr. Herling moved the following changes to Taxes; Ms. Mach seconded; motion passed 4-0.
|
Account # |
Description |
From |
To |
Change |
|
411100 |
Tax increase: 14 on real property |
$8,680,300 |
$8,802,000 |
$127,700 |
|
412120 |
Tax increase: 14 on personal property |
$1,912,100 |
$1,925,800 |
$13,700 |
|
422100 |
Additional Highway User Revenues |
$505,000 |
$567,000 |
$62,000 |
|
|
Total Taxes |
$14,482,500 |
$14,679,900 |
$197,400 |
Ms. Mach moved the following change to Licenses & Permits; Mr. Herling seconded; motion passed
4-0.
|
Account # |
Description |
From |
To |
Change |
|
431200 |
Inspection Fees - Raise apartment fees from $50 to $70 and single families from $100 to $135. |
$280,000 |
$380,000 |
$100,000 |
|
|
Total Licenses & Permits |
$708,300 |
$808,300 |
$100,000 |
Mr. Roberts moved the following change to Miscellaneous Revenue; Ms. Mach seconded; motion passed 4-0.
|
Account # |
Description |
From |
To |
Change |
|
480400 |
AIMCO contribution to support police officer dedicated to the Springhill Lake neighborhood. |
$49,500 |
$89,500 |
$40,000 |
|
|
Total Miscellaneous Revenue |
$129,400 |
$169,400 |
$40,000 |
Mayor Davis moved the following change to Total General Fund Revenues; Mr. Herling seconded; motion passed 4-0.
|
|
|
From |
To |
Change |
|
|
Total General Fund Revenues |
$18,729,800 |
$19,067,200 |
$337,400 |
Council then took up the changes to General Fund Expenditures.
Mr. Herling moved the following change to Administration; Ms. Mach seconded; motion passed 4-0.
|
Account # |
Description |
From |
To |
Change |
|
120-01 Salaries |
Transfer salary adjustment ($4,000) and pay increase for City Manager ($5,500) |
$287,400 |
$296,900 |
$9,500 |
|
|
Total Administration |
$426,400 |
$435,900 |
$9,500 |
Mr. Herling moved the following change to Finance; Ms. Mach seconded; motion passed 4-0.
|
Account # |
Description |
From |
To |
Change |
|
140-01 Salaries |
Transfer salary adjustment |
$539,000 |
$549,700 |
$10,700 |
|
|
Total Finance |
$830,600 |
$841,300 |
$10,700 |
Mr. Herling moved the following changes to Public Information and Community Promotion; Ms. Mach seconded; motion passed 4-0.
|
Account # |
Description |
From |
To |
Change |
|
190-01 Salaries |
Transfer salary adjustment |
$63,500 |
$64,700 |
$1,200 |
|
190-68 Contributions |
Increase of GATE contribution |
$33,600 |
$38,600 |
$5,000 |
|
|
Total Public Info. & Comm. Promo. |
$154,600 |
$160,800 |
$6,200 |
Mayor Davis moved the following change to Public Officers Associations; Mr. Herling seconded; motion passed 4-0.
|
Account # |
Description |
From |
To |
Change |
|
195-45 Training |
COG housing contribution |
$42,600 |
$43,200 |
$600 |
|
|
Total Public Officers Associations |
$44,100 |
$44,700 |
$600 |
Ms. Mach moved the following changes to Community Development; Mr. Herling seconded; motion passed 3-1 (Roberts). Upon being asked by Mayor Davis if he wished to speak to his vote on this item, Mr. Roberts said he thought it was self-evident that he was not in favor of adding staff positions at a time when a structural problem had been identified with the budget and no additional revenues were forthcoming to fund the positions.
|
Account # |
Description |
From |
To |
Change |
|
220-01 Salaries |
Transfer salary adjustment ($10,800), office associate (half-time to full-time) ($17,500), add 4th inspector ($29,400) |
$278,600 |
$336,300 |
$57,700 |
|
220-28 Benefits |
Employee benefits for office associate and 4th inspector |
$90,600 |
$110,200 |
$19,600 |
|
|
Total Community Development |
$450,300 |
$527,600 |
$77,300 |
Mr. Roberts moved the following changes to Police; Ms. Mach seconded. Mayor Davis asked Mr. McLaughlin for confirmation that, while Council had agreed on a split vote to maintain the red-light camera, efforts would still be made to identify a more constructive location for it. Mr. McLaughlin said that was the case and that the item would return to Council. The motion passed 4-0.
|
Account # |
Description |
From |
To |
Change |
|
310-03 Salaries |
Transfer salary adjustment |
$3,028,200 |
$3,093,200 |
$65,000 |
|
310-03 Salaries |
Additional officer
|
$3,093,200 |
$3,129,200 |
$36,000 |
|
310-27 Overtime |
Additional officer |
$400,000 |
$405,000 |
$5,000 |
|
310-28 Benefits |
Additional officer |
$1,732,500 |
$1,749,700 |
$17,200 |
|
310-33 Insurance |
Additional officer |
$410,900 |
$411,900 |
$1,000 |
|
310-45 Training |
Additional officer |
$61,300 |
$62,500 |
$1,200 |
|
310-48 Uniforms |
Additional officer |
$65,000 |
$67,600 |
$2,600 |
|
310-50 Motor Vehicle Maintenance |
Additional officer |
$193,000 |
$197,000 |
$4,000 |
|
310-52 Departmental Equipment |
Additional officer |
$75,500 |
$79,500 |
$4,000 |
|
310-76 Red Light Camera Exp. |
Cost to retain one red light camera |
$441,400 |
$461,400 |
$20,000 |
|
310-91 New Equipment |
Additional officer |
$168,000 |
$177,000 |
$9,000 |
|
|
Total Police |
$7,387,600 |
$7,552,600 |
$165,000 |
Mr. Herling moved the following changes to Public Works Administration; Ms. Mach seconded; motion passed 4-0.
|
Account # |
Description |
From |
To |
Change |
|
410-01 Salaries |
Transfer salary adjustment |
$317,600 |
$330,400 |
$12,800 |
|
410-34 Other Services |
Facilities maintenance contract work |
$0 |
$30,000 |
$30,000 |
|
|
Total Public Works Administration |
$757,300 |
$800,100 |
$42,800 |
Mr. Herling moved the following changes to Street Maintenance; Ms. Mach seconded; motion passed 4-0.
|
Account # |
Description |
From |
To |
Change |
|
440-08 Salaries |
Transfer salary adjustment |
$130,100 |
$143,300 |
$13,200 |
|
440-34 Other Services |
Contractual landscaping work |
$26,500 |
$41,500 |
$15,000 |
|
440-39 Utilities |
Electricity increase |
$106,000 |
$131,000 |
$25,000 |
|
|
Total Street Maintenance |
$687,900 |
$741,100 |
$53,200 |
Ms. Mach moved the following changes to Greenbelt CARES; Mr. Herling seconded; motion passed 4-0.
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Account # |