Council President Dave Fenton called the meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President Dave Fenton, Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Steve Mullet, Jim Haggerton, and Pamela Linder. Plaque presented to True Value Hardware in appreciation of their contribution to the community Mayor Rants presented a plaque of appreciation to Lynn Livengood, Manager, True Value Hardware for their contribution to the community. Budget reflects past fiscal policies of the City.
Budget reflects adequate revenue to meet operations and maintenance and capital needs.
Probable impact of I-695 is reflected by reducing the MVET tax in 2000. 2000 budget estimate for gambling taxes and Department of Revenue are lower in the budget than the 1999 actuals. Five new City positions are included in the budget. Most of the positions are funded through additional new revenues. Video arraignment program with the Justice Center has reduced jail costs.