05 - MINUTES OF JULY 24, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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Regular Council Meeting July 24, 2017 Page 9 Council Member Drake said she had requested this item be placed on the agenda and expressed appreciation to Mr. Godwin and Mr. McDaniel. Public Works Director Jerry McDaniel reviewed a map of drainage channels reflecting flooded areas, as well as the City's progress and plans. He said planned projects included Collegiate near Clarksville, West Center, South Church, Pine Bluff, York and Brownwood Circle. Following the presentation, Mr. McDaniel answered questions from City Council. 18. Discuss and provide direction to staff on the FY 2017 -18 budget for the City of Paris. Mr. Godwin outlined the highlights of the 2017 -18 recommended General Fund budget, which included increasing the tax rate of 50.195 cents per $100 of valuation to $55.195, as called for in the May bond election; a general raise for employees of 2.5 %, with the lowest paid employees receiving 5.0 %; a $2,000 raise for firefighters, to include all fire personnel below the chief ranks; an increase of $25.00 per month per employee to help cover increasing insurance costs, beginning January 1, ;,replacement of SCBA equipment for firefighters ($40,000); northwest Paris; costs related 1 replacement at ,, city pt ail, fur new' full time employee etch in additional f indin for cctdtract r that parks and codestaff tan be wellness program in the gol budget were improvements or r( replacement equ�,pient ftir: stree for,retirees; additions and enhanc pool., luipment; ction of °�""Al" 6"'i"tnl EMS Marto .it1 )lementing the `ADA triton plan; pumps Land filter For improvements and updfes to the City's website; one age and node etiforcementitlioth effective April 1, 2018; g ($20,0) fob Cox Field' atd the loop right -of- -way, so z ncentrat on th t� regular domes, and implementation of a lent. 1VIr. Godwr `said item that . ,e not included in the to the terror of the pope and courts buildin. needed weath`e =s`* 't;the watt house; a cost of li g raises :s to the sports complex; ar"surfacing of the swimming Following the budget presentation, Mr. Godwin answered questions from City Council and reminded City Council that they would have a meeting every week in September. Council Member Drake said she would like something on the Agenda about a COLA for retirees and Mr. Godwin said they could discuss under this item. Council Member Knox said she would like additional information about the retiree pension fund. Mr. Godwin said the City of Paris was a part of the TMRS pension plan with the exception of the fire department, as they had their own plan. Mr. Godwin said that staff would provide them additional information. 19. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004 -081. Council Member Drake inquired when the joint work session with code enforcement was scheduled, and Mr. Godwin said tentatively in October. Council Member Knox said she would like for the City as a whole to get a plan of where they wanted to be and that she would like more integration. Mr. Godwin said there were two forums in which they could address this, one as a City Council agenda or a work session. Council Member Knox favored a work session. Council Member Portugal suggested a one -half day City Council retreat to do some team building.