Leigh Griffing, Finance Director, presented the Central Services proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget.
City Clerk Marty Rehbein provided details about the request related to the recommended audio/visual upgrades to the council chambers.
Mrs. Harp asked if there is consideration for when there is overflow from public attending meetings into the Jack Reidy Room; Mrs. Rehbein answered.
Central Services - Mayor's Office
Dale Bickell, Chief Administration Officer with the Mayor's Office, presented the Mayor's Office and Facilities Maintenance proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget items.
Mrs. Merritt asked if Brownfield monies can be used for assessment on the Federal building; Mr. Bickell responded.
Break at 3:03pm
Meeting called back to order 3:08pm.
Central Services - City Clerk
Mrs. Griffing mentioned the two Clerk's Office requests have already been discussed and approved by council.
Central Services - Information Technologies
Mrs. Griffing presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget and stated that two members of the IT Department were present in the event of any questions.
Mr. von Lossberg asked to talk to the CIP request related to the GIS Analyst. Lee Macholz, IT Department, explained the position request.
Ms. West stated that before information is presented publicly, the social implications should be considered.
Ms. Merritt asked what the primary focus would be for the proposed position; Ms. Macholz explained.
Mr. von Lossberg asked if the proposed positions are currently funded; Scott Paasch with Finance responded.
Mr. von Lossberg asked Ms. Macholz to explain the GPS Unit proposed request, which she did.
Mrs. Merritt clarified that both positions are in deed funded.
Mrs. Anderson asked what is the need to have GPS in city vehicles; Mrs. Macholz detailed the various reasons.
Mr. von Lossberg underscored the protection of data and the opportunity to map using GIS functionality.
No public comment.
Central Services - Finance
Mrs. Griffing discussed the Finance Department proposed Fiscal Year 2020 proposed budget.
Central Services - Facilities Maintenance
Mrs. Griffing introduced the Facilities Maintenance proposed Fiscal Year 2020 proposed budget and Matt Lawson, Facilities Manager, discussed the budget items.
Mrs. Anderson asked for more details about the roof on the 140 W Pine Street building. Jill Dunn with Missoula Redevelopment Agency from the audience responded.
Mr. Lawson detailed the proposed CIP related to the HVAC system for the Missoula Art Museum.
No public comment.
Central Services - Fleet Maintenance
Scott Paasch with Finance Department explained the proposed request for a Fleet Maintenance Technician.
Mr. von Lossberg confirmed that this would not be funded via a tax increase would be increased using fees from the various departments. Mr. von Lossberg asked Mr. Paasch to explain the Assistant Technician.