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MINUTES
6:00 PM MONDAY — AUGUST 4, 2025
CITY HALL
1225 MAIN STREET
A. Chair Hall called the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.
C. Roll Call
Mr. McGinn -via Zoom
Mr. Baker
Mr. Garton
Chair Hall
Mr. Napier
Absent
Ms. Jacob
Mr. Middleton
Mr. Hoffman
Ms. Reed -Excused
Also Present
Brian Benton, City Manager
Brian Stewart, Finance Director/CFO
Bridget Eakins, Recording Secretary
Cynthia Watson, Human Resources Director
D. Approval of Minutes: Meetina of Julv 21, 2025
A motion to approve the minutes as presented from July 21s, 2025 was made by Mr. Baker, seconded
by Mr. Garton, and approved unanimously via voice vote.
E. Review of FY2025 31d Quarter Financial Reports
Chair Hall opened the floor for discussion. Mr. Baker commented that the big picture looked good, and
Mr. Napier expressed his approval of the report and the recent changes. With no further discussion, Mr.
Napier moved to approve the report, and Mr. Baker seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously via voice vote.
F. Review of FY2025 31 Ouarter Budget Amendment Report
Chair Hall and Mr. Napier both stated they had reviewed the report and found it to be in a more readable
format. Mr. Napier moved to approve the report, and Mr. Baker seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously via voice vote.
Mr. Napier then inquired about the Governor's DOGE committee. The City Manager assured the
committee that the city had no concerns about a review and had already submitted all requested
information. Mr. McGinn, via Zoom, asked for updates since the last meeting. The City Manager stated
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that the council had agreed with the recommended millage rate, but the city was still in negotiations
with the police and supervisors' unions and was waiting on final insurance quotes.
Mr. Garton asked for an update on the Brightline railroad project and whether the city was being
reimbursed for police presence. The City Manager confirmed that all security and road closure costs
were included in Brightline's scope of work. He noted that the Barber Street crossing repairs were
underway and that the Schuman crossing date had been pushed back until November.
Mr. Baker asked about the new pension plan for non -salary workers, specifically a five-year vesting
period. The City Manager explained that employees retiring in less than five years could opt into the
401(a) Mission Square account instead of the pension plan. When Mr. Baker asked the Finance Director
if Mission Square offered an annuity option, he replied that they were unsure.
Chair Hall concluded the discussion by expressing his satisfaction with the budget process and the
funding for union negotiations.
G. Next Meetinai Date -
The City Manager explained that another meeting would only be necessary if a drastic budget change
was required and would likely be scheduled for the first Monday in September. Otherwise, the next
meeting would likely be in November. The committee agreed to schedule the next meeting as needed.
H. Aiourn
Being no further business, Chair Hall adjourned the Citizens Budget Review Advisory Board at 6:18 p.m.
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Lar Na ier, Chair
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