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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 9, 1982 B. BUDGET STUDY SESSION (continued): Account #1-450 - Street DeParUrent Correct page 38, #27 figure should be $4,800 instead of $8,600 Account #1-451 - Sewer Department No changes. Account #1-460 - Parks and Pathways No changes. Allison did request, hrzaever, a more detailed breakdown of expenses shown in #11, page 44. Account #1-462 - Cultural No changes. During the discussion on Accounts #1-415 through 1-462 several cements, suggestions and recamendations were made. A suamary of these caments is given below. Louise Dronkert, 27431 Black Mountain Road, questioned the Twin's participation in social security and asked haw much the benefit of life insurance cost a year. Staff noted that the Town does not participate in social security and the cost for life insurance is $785/year. Regarding the fires the Town received, Mrs. Dronkert emphasized that she thought aggressive law enforcement should be made for safety reasons - not to increase the Twin's funds. Council concurred. It was further noted that the only asset remaining from the Public Safety Department was the car and staff was investigating the possibility of selling it. Concerning the sewer billing refunds, Mrs. Dronkert was informed that the Town was not planning to pay interest on the amounts due. In conclusion, Mrs. Dronkert noted that if money were saved on the Town's water bills, it could be budgeted for library support. it was agreed that when the budget was adopted for 1982-83 the City Manages would send a letter to CHAC explaining why they would not be receiving any support for the caning year. Allison suggested surveying the Town's streets now to as which ones needed atten- tion before the winter rains arrive. Van Tamelen reavmiended that the Public Works Carmittee or an interested citizens group investigate each piece of the Town's equipment: usefulness, frequently used?, possible rental? Concerning the Edith Avenue Bridge project, the possibility was suggested of asking Los Altos to became the lead agency. Staff was directed to report back to Council on the following items: radio lease/ purchase agreement; necessity of maintenance crew uniforms; possibility of Little League being billed directly for their water; reports on Westwird and Little league expenditures; and a PG&E survey of Town buildings for possible cost-saving ideas. In addition Allison requested a summary sheet showing last year's actual figures and this year's proposed expenditures; a salary plan; and a summary of payments made for Matadero Creek Subdivision and budgeted and contracted amounts. -2-