Work Session Minutes of the Town of
Subject:
Town Operations
Town
Council Chambers
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Mayor McAlister called the work session to order at
Present:
Mayor Ernie McAlister, Mayor Pro Tem Jack Smith, Council Members Michael Joyce
and Jennifer Robinson
Council Member Marla Dorrel arrived at
Town Manger Bill Coleman provided an overview on the goals
and purpose of the work session. Information presented will detail the daily
operations of the Town and will be provided in several operations work sessions
describing roles, responsibilities, and tasks necessary to meet state, local and
federal laws, the council’s vision, and the Town’s mission statement, goals
and initiatives. To assist council in evaluating and making budget decisions in
the coming years, information supplied will detail the mission and goals at the
overall Town organization level, the division level and the department level.
Copies of the
Public Information
Office
Public Information Officer Susan Moran provided an
overview of the Public Information Office operations.
Budget Office
Budget Director Scott Fogleman provided an overview.
Ms. Dorrel asked when the staff starts working on the
budget. Mr. Fogleman responded that the official kickoff takes place in late
October or early November.
Town Clerk’s Office
Town Clerk Sue Rowland provided an overview of the Town
Clerk’s Office operations.
Technology Services
Department
Technology Services Director Bill Stice provided an
overview of the Technology Services Department operations.
Finance Department
Finance Director Karen Mills provided an overview of the
Finance Department operations.
In closing, Mr. Coleman stated that the Town allows
individuals to be crossed-trained in various areas. Cross-training helps to
ensure that resources are used effectively for efficiency and cost control
measures.
Mayor McAlister thanked the staff who made presentations.
The work session ended at