Aug 28, 2017BoardMeeting
BoardCity of Blountstown City Council Special Session
The City Council conducted a budget workshop session to review and adjust the city budget draft. Key discussions included salary adjustments for the Electric, Administrative, Police, and Street departments, and a significant increase in Council salaries. The council addressed capital outlay needs, including a budget increase for the Police Department, funding for street paving in 2018, and installation of SCADA equipment for a lift station. Decisions were also made regarding new hire evaluations and salary increases, the adjustment of starting salaries for police officers, and the purchasing schedule for a new backhoe loader. Financial reports regarding reserves and budget carry-overs for specific projects were reviewed.