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COUNCIL MEETING
Nov. 9, 1987
BUDGET WORKSHOP
Council Members present: Tery McKee, Paul Cassel, Les Young, Dick McGraw and
James Morris.
In the absence of Mayor Don Crain, Meeting was called to Order by Mayor Pro-Tem
Richard McGraw.
Due to another meeting at City Hall, the Council meeting was moved to the Four
Season's Inn. Proper posting was placed on the Council Chamber door stating location
of meeting.
The following budget items were discussed:
Police Department
1. All Council members appeared to be in favor of a 7th Police Officer.
2. Small tools and equipment was reduced by 1,800.00 as the Council did not feel
there was a need for hand held radar at this time.
3. Travel was reduced to 1,500.00 as the Council did not feel the Chief of Police
' could be off duty long enough to attend a F.B.I. School.
4. Miscellaneous was increased by $2,224.00 as medical insurance has increased for
LEOFF retirees (Cliff Hahn and William Brooks)
5. A $15,000.00 computor item was tabled at this time.
6. Two vehicle radios, rather than four were approved. Reducing this budget
figure to 6,000.00 from 12,000.00.
7. $13,000.00 was added under capital outlay for one police vehicle.
Officer Bruce Nash gave a comparison report of East Wenatchee with other cities based
on crime index offenses, complaints, and benefits. It was determined by the Council
that wages and benefits be discussed at the next budget workshop.
The Council asked that the buidling inspector budget be removed from the police
budget and be included in the planning budget under Code Complaince Officer.
Park Budget
After some discussion with Bob Goodman, the Council agreed tha a new lawn mower
is necessary.
Street
It was agreed by the Council to remove from the street budget capital outlay
$50,000.00 for a street flusher for 1988.
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