City Council 6-20-17

Agenda, Minutes, Recording

• The council set a public hearing for 7-5-17 to consider a property exchange with the owners of the (former) Valley West apartment complex.
• The council approved local consent to Mod Pizza for a beer and wine liquor license.
• The council approved changes to the consolidated fee schedule that include a new utility late fee, a false fire alarm fee, increases in garbage rates per can of $0.47 and an increase for recycle cans of $0.43.
• Public hearing regarding salaries, then the council approved the proposed increases for salaries.
• Public hearing regarding FY2017 budget amendments, then the council approved said amendments.
• The council approved adopting the certified tax rate for FY2018.
• Public hearing regarding final FY2018 city budget, then the council approved the FY2018 budget.

RDA Board 6-20-17

Agenda, Minutes, Recording

• The Board heard the annual Increment Payment Report from Mr. Worthen.
• Public hearing regarding final FY2018 RDA budget, then the Board approved the FY2018 budget.

City Council 6-6-17

Agenda, Minutes, Recording

• There were 2 members of the public who spoke in open communications.  Gary Boatwright Jr. expressed his concern for firework safety in his neighborhood, which has a good amount of dry brush that time of year.  The Mayor indicated that Chief Sholly would look at it.  Dave Leahy thanked the city and Mayor for the Memorial Day flag raising ceremony and speech.
• The council approved amendments to HR policy regarding full-time vs part-time employee definitions and a Pregnancy Accommodation.
• The council did not amend HR policy (at my request) regarding annual leave for firefighters.  Presenting staff was asked to bring back clarifying information on the item in order to move forward with a decision.
• The council approved a renewal of an agreement with Robinson Waste Services for the solid waste collection within Riverdale City.

LOOKING AHEAD:

There will be City Council meetings on 7-5-17 and 7-18-17.  The RDA Board will meet on 7-18-17.  You can always find more detailed information at riverdalecity.com. REMINDER: These monthly reports are updated periodically as meetings take place and new information and links become available.