SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

BUDGET WORK SESSION

JANUARY 23, 2012 – 6:30 P.M.

BADGER CITY CLERKS OFFICE

              The Badger city council met in Special Session on January 23, 2012 at the Badger City Clerks Office.  Mayor Wendell called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with Janelle Wagner, Linda Rodenberg, Jim Chaney, Teresa Larson-White and Melissa Johnson present.  Kelly Koehn representing Central Tank Coating was also present.

              Motion by Rodenberg second by Larson-White to approve the Agenda.  All ayes. Motion carried.

              The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the budget for FY12-13.  Discussion showed Regular and Ag Land valuations are up slightly, the amount to be received for RUT will drop $4459 due to the per capita loss.  The present levy rate is 9.88469. The rate for FY12-13 will be 10.58992 slightly higher by .71 per $1,000 valuation.  The increase will be due to the levy needed to help pay for tort insurance.

              Kelly with Central Tank Coatings had cleaned the water tank interior a few years ago and shared a video of the areas of concern and stated the work should be done within a few years.

              Motion by Johnson second by Larson-White to contract with Central Tank for interior sandblasting and painting for $26,700 paid from FY 12-13 budget and exterior work of high pressure cleaning and painted for $16,700 and paid in FY 13-14 budget.  Roll call:  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Kelly stated it would be done in mid summer and the tank would be down for about three weeks.

              Each fund and line item was reviewed with few changes made as to what was proposed.  It was also noted Webster County will receive the last $15,000 owed for the drainage at the intersection of Center Avenue and 1st Street SW.

              The budget will be reviewed with the changes at the February 13th meeting at which time the date and time will be set for the Budget Public Hearing.

              Motion by Wagner second by Rodenberg to adjourn.  All ayes.  Motion carried. 7:51 p.m.

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                                                                                                  Christopher J. Wendell, Mayor

Attest:

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Nadine Odor, CMC