| 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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