City of Mattoon City Council met March 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Gover presided and called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m.
Mayor Gover led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following members of the Council answered roll call physically present: YEA Commissioner Dave Cox, YEA Commissioner Sandra Graven, YEA Commissioner Rick Hall, YEA Commissioner Preston Owen, and YEA Mayor Tim Gover.
Also physically present were City personnel: City Administrator Kyle Gill, Finance Director/Treasurer Beth Wright, Public Works Director Dean Barber, Police Chief Jason Taylor, Deputy Police Chief Sam Gaines, Technology Coordinator Brian Johanpeter and City Clerk Susan O’Brien.
PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Gover opened the floor for Public comments with no response.
The City Council and City Staff reviewed budgetary items in preparation for the FY21 Budget.
Administrator Gill, Treasurer Wright and Council reviewed the budget assumptions, 2020 First Proposed Budget (-1,211,981), a revised general fund budget, second proposed budget at -$607,802, Five-Year Projections with deficit cash, miscellaneous other services, video gaming funds, health insurance, technology, and prospects for revenue growth (1% tax public safety, ½% additional sales tax for municipal use, annexations after five years, and fire insurance fee). Commissioners commented on the budget and wanted to see what services would be cut. Council set March 11, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers as a second budget workshop.
Commissioner Hall seconded by Commissioner Cox moved to adjourn at 9:31 a.m.
Mayor Gover declared the motion carried by the following vote: YEA Commissioner Cox, YEA Commissioner Graven, YEA Commissioner Hall, NAY Commissioner Owen, YEA Mayor Gover.
https://mattoon.illinois.gov/download/city-council-budget-workshop-2020-0302/
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