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Tigard Budget Committee January 9' 1986 Mlnutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 p.m. by Chairman Wally Hoffman.
1. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Wally Hoffman; Members: John Cook, Phil
^ Edin, Ima Scott, Dale Evans, Nick Frezza, Judy Christensen, Tom Brian (7:42),
and` Jerry Edwards /7:431; City Staff: Bob Jean' City Administrator and Jerri
Wi6ner Finance Director. Guests: Don Scott, Bill Monahan, Bob Adams, Kelly
Jennings, Hal Lyoter' Carl Bremoie^ Dave Atkinson, Jim Blaurock and Mark
Johnson from the Tigard Times. Wally Huffman introduced and welcomed new
appointed member, Judy Christensen to the committee. Mr. Hal Lyyter asked for
five minutes to address the committee. He discussed his concerns with the
line items of payroll benefits,
2. SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET': Bob Jean discussed the budget message and changes in
fund balances and appropriations. Dale Evans moved to recommend the
supplemental budget to the City Council for adoption. Phil Edin seconded.
Vote 0/0. Approved by unanimous vote of Members present.
3. LID/SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND REPORT: Bob Jean shared with the Committee
the information he obtained at the League of Oregon Cities Conference in
November regarding special assessments in Oregon and the City of Springfield
problems of collection. He informed them of the composition of the City of
Tigard Special Assessment fund and stated that the Finance Director is
continuing to analyze the assessments receivable. Jerri Wi6ner discussed the
financial policy questions of the local improvement district process with the
committee. She pointed out that there are three distinct areas of concern.
The first is the financing of the original project, the second area is the
assumption of existing installment accounts and the third is the collection of
delinquent assessments. Anyone of these elements could become a drain on the
general fund dwllarn
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4. 1985-86 TAX LEVY DISCUSSION- Wally Hoffman asked the committee to discuss
this issue. Phil Edin stated that as he said in December' he doesn't have the
energy to campaign for another levy, nor does he think the community wnuld
vote for m levy. Tom Brian asked if any members disagreed with Phil's
statement. Wally Hoffman said he agreed with Phil and stated he thought the
committee should look at an existing resources budget ror 1985-86. Audience
comments; Jim Blaurock said the city needs a selling feature' such as
recreational programs. Hal. Lyxter said we should respond to Measure #2
efforts. Carl Breooie said the city has nothing to offer and Tualatin Hills
went out and sold the public. Jim Blaurook requested the committee consider
assigning or hiring a staff member to work exclusively on recreational
programs. Dave Atkinson requested we look at payroll benefits. Dale Evans
asked J. Blaurook what Tualatin Hills had to offer besides a swimming pool.
J. Blaurook said they also offer classes. Cwnoenxun of the committee is to
work within existing resources for the 1005-86 budget.
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5. EXECUTIVE SESSION, ORB 192.660 (1) (d) Regarding Labor Relations:
Discussion of labor negotiations followed.
The followin8 members left at 11-00 p.m. John Cook, Dale Evans, and Nick
Frezza. Ima Scott left at 11:06 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 11: 15 p.m.
Chairman
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