HomeMy WebLinkAbout12112018 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Mid-Cycle Budget Adj City of Seward,Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes
December 11, 2018 Volume 40, Page 587
CALL TO ORDER
The December 11, 2018 special meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at
7:34 p.m. by Mayor David Squires.
OPENING CEREMONY
Citizen Lee Poleske led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
David Squires presiding and
Sue McClure Suzanne Towsley
John Osenga Kelley Lane
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Jeff Bridges, Interim City Manager
Brenda Ballou, City Clerk
Absent—Horn, Seese
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING —None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (McClure/Towsley) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
There were no consent agenda items.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2018-102,Amending The 2018 Budget To Reflect Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustments,And
Appropriating Funds.
Motion (McClure/Towsley) Approve Resolution 2018-102
Bridges explained that this resolution would implement necessary year-end budget
adjustments.
Motion Passed Unanimous
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December 11, 2018 Volume 40, Page 588
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Osenga appreciated the clarity of the presentation provided by administration tonight.
McClure also appreciated the preparation and presentation provided tonight.She added that
on Saturday, December 15,2018 at 12:00 p.m. there would be a gift wrapping party at the Fire Hall
for the Angel Tree project.
Towsley wished everyone Merry Christmas,and said the American Legion would be hosting
a Toys For Tots fire truck ride with Santa on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
Lane was appreciative of everyone's support as she learned her role on council. She was
interested in having a 2019 budget work session as soon as possible,and would be looking for ways
to save money.
Squires thanked McClure for covering last night's meeting that he missed due to illness;he
appreciated everyone's well wishes for his recovery. He reminded council that it was important for
each of them to read the agenda packet in advance of the meeting, as well as to pose questions in
advance. Squires requested the city clerk prepare a 2019 budget amendment to address making
improvements to the council chambers microphone and sound system,to include an on/off switch for
council members to use when speaking, and providing for a better citizen experience.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Lynda Paquette reminded everyone that the Seward Civic Engagement would meet
tomorrow at the library at 6:00 p.m.and the topic would be understanding the city's budget.Paquette
noted the difference in atmosphere in city hall today versus one year ago,and commended Bridges
for elevating the mood and morale.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
Bridges thanked Paquette for her comment. He reminded everyone that the Alaska
Department of Transportation would be in Seward tomorrow evening for a public input session about
the Seward airport; the meeting would be at the KM Rae Building at 5:00 p.m.
Towsley thanked Paquette for being part of the positive culture change.
Squires appreciated Paquette's comment about Bridges,and said the bar was set pretty high
for the next permanent city manager.
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ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
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