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HomeMy WebLinkAbout210911 CC MinThe City of West University Place A Neighborhood City CITY COUNCIL STAFF Susan Sample, Mayor David J. Beach, City Manager John Montgomery, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Bounds, Olson and Olson, City Attorney John P. Barnes, Councilmember Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary Melanie Bell, Councilmember Shannon Carroll, Councilmember CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in a budget workshop session on Saturday, September 11, 2021, in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place. Call to Order. Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 9:05 a.m. Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, Councilmembers Barnes, Bell, and Carroll were present. Staff present were City Manager Beach, City Secretary Gilliam, City Attorney Bounds, Finance Director DuBose, Parks and Recreation Director White, Public Works Director Barrera, IT Director Davenport, HR Director Urban, Police Chief Walker, Fire Chief Taylor, Communications Coordinator Cuccerre, and Assistant to the City Manager Thompson. Divisional staff was also present. Agenda items were as follows: 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. 2022 Proposed Budget Matters related to discussion regarding the City’s annual budget, to include the City finances for all funds, Capital Improvement Program, tax rates, staffing, fees, and revenue and expenditures for all funds. Recommended Action: Discuss the annual budget and provide staff with feedback and direction as desired. Mr. Dave Beach, City Manager Following the presentation and discussion of the proposed 2022 Budget presented by City Manager Beach, Council requested the following changes: • Remove Lobbyist in City Council budget - $60,000 • Remove Consultants in City Council budget - $35,000 • Remove Council Chambers & Conference Room Remote Meetings Upgrades project - $121,600 3. Adjourn Mayor Sample adjourned the workshop at approximately 1:05 p.m. Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approved: September 20, 2021 A recording of the Budget Workshop in its entirety is temporarily on the City’s website. If removed from the website, please contact the City Secretary’s office for a copy, if needed.