Notice and Call of a Special Meeting
Eden City Council
City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Drive (Conference Room)
Agenda: City Council Budget/Planning Retreat
Saturday, February 25, 2012
8:30 a.m.
Meeting Called To Order
John E. Grogan, Mayor
Review Of City Council Priorities for FY 2012-13 & Budget/Planning Retreat Materials***
Brad Corcoran, City Manager
Consideration of Recommendation Concerning Employee Compensation for Full-Time Employees (Listed By: Burnette, Carter, Ellis, Epps, Grogan, Tuggle & Turner)
Wayne Tuggle, Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Burnette, Councilman
John Grogan, Mayor Darryl Carter, Councilman
Jerry Ellis, Councilman Jerry Epps, Councilman
Donna Turner, Councilwoman
Consideration of Specific Recommendation Concerning Creation of Eden Youth Advisory Council
Wayne Tuggle, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jim Burnette, Councilman
Update & Discussion of Economic Development Initiatives (Listed By:
Burnette, Carter, Ellis, Epps, Grogan, Tuggle & Turner)***
Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development
Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning and Inspections
Cindy Adams, Coordinator of Tourism and Special Events
Brad Corcoran, City Manager
BREAK
Update & Discussion of Administrative Order Issued by Environmental Protection Agency & Water/Sewer Infrastructure Projects, Priorities & Needs (Listed By: Burnette, Carter, Ellis, Epps, Grogan, Tuggle and Turner)***
Brad Corcoran, City Manager
Terry Shelton, Director of Environmental Services
Bev O'Dell, Director of Engineering
Dena-Spencer Reid, Superintendent of Water Filtration
Melinda Ward, Superintendent of Wastewater Reclamation
Mark Bullins, Superintendent of Collection & Distribution
LUNCH BREAK
Update & Discussion of Eden Greenway Program (Listed By: Carter, Ellis, Epps and & Turner)***
Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Inspections
Johnny Farmer, Director of Parks, Recreation & Facility Maintenance
Brad Corcoran, City Manager
Brainstorming/Idea Generation/Open Discussion - Free Time For Mayor & Members Of City Council To Select Additional Topics For Discussion From The Priority Topics Below That Were Submitted By Either The Mayor Or Members Of Council.
Beautification Efforts (Burnette, Carter, Ellis & Epps)
Possibility of Adding Additional Staff (Ellis & Tuggle)
Replacement of Vehicles and Equipment (Ellis & Grogan)
Hispanic Recreation Leagues (Carter)
Possible Tax Increase (Ellis)
Curbside Recycling (Ellis)
Mill Avenue Pool Improvements & Rate Increases (Ellis)
Afterschool Computer Use Program (Ellis)
Sidewalk Improvements (Ellis)
Additional Parking for Freedom Park (Ellis)
Installation of Safety Nets for Fields at Freedom Park (Ellis)
Acquisition of Field Drag for Fields at Freedom Park (Ellis)
Light the Walking Track at Freedom Park (Ellis)
Increased Utilization of Spray Ball field & Mill Avenue Ball field (Ellis)
Creation of City Ordinance Regulating Exterior Color for Buildings (Ellis)
No new taxes (Epps)
Cost/Benefit of Piedmont Triad Partnership (Hagood)
Cost/Benefit of Mega Park (Hagood)
Public Safety of Eden (Hagood)
Right Size Eden City Departments (Hagood)
Reduce Costs (Hagood)
Development/Implementation of Strategies Aimed at Our "Young Adult" Population (Turner)
Development/Implementation of Community-wide Wellness Program (Turner)
Brainstorming & idea generation type session (Turner)
Develop Conservative Budget with Large Contingency Funds (Tuggle)
ADJOURN
This the 21st day of February, 2012
John E. Grogan, Mayor
Posted at 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day of
February, 2012
Cc: News Media & Public Posting
*** Denotes supporting material has been included in the retreat agenda packet as prepared by City staff.
