Mr. Ollendorff asked if the Council was still interested in giving away any of the gas money back. The sense of Council was to keep all gas money. Mr. Ollendorff reported that the City Attorney was about to go out in suit to try and get the cell phone companies to pay us telephone taxes. We increased refuse collection last year, so he doesn't suggest anymore increases here. Specifics will be discussed at another meeting.
Health insurance is the most costly fringe benefit.
Any extra elections would have to have additional money budgeted. Mr. Ollendorff said that there was nothing unusual in this budget. Ms. Colquitt reported that they want the City to help pay for one of the art exhibits in City Hall in honor of Darwin Portman. Mayor Adams would like to see a proposal before discussing it further. Mayor Adams said that we also need to think about how to budget and help the Historical Society as we plan for the 100 th Anniversary of the City.