MINUTES

WATAUGA CITY COUNCIL

WORKSHOP

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER, 7105 WHITLEY ROAD

6:30 P.M.

The City Council of the City of Watauga, Texas convened in the pre-council conference room at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present:

Seth Thomas Mayor Pro Tem

Ernie Koontz Council Member

Mike Steele Council Member

Roy Meyers Council Member

Lee Griffin Council Member

Jerry Adams Council Member

and

Kerry Lacy City Manager

Daniela Place City Secretary

with

Mayor Jeffries and Council Member Helmick absent with notice.

Mayor Pro Tem Thomas called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.

1. Discussion possible ideas on selection of a City Slogan for the City of Watauga

Council Member Koontz, who requested this workshop topic, stated that he felt the City needed to select a slogan but if there was no support for it, then it should be dropped.

Discussion was held regarding possible selection of a slogan for the City of Watauga. Council reviewed some of the previously submitted suggestions for a slogan; however, no consensus was reached.

City Manager Lacy explained that the idea of a City Slogan was called “Branding” and that there were people in the market place that could provide such a service. He suggested getting a professional cost estimate.

Council suggested that the City Manager obtain information about the possibility of hiring a “Branding” professional and related cost.

2. Discuss the possibility of prohibiting the purchase of any items used for personal consumption such as water, soft drinks, etc., in plastic containers

Council Member Koontz, who requested this workshop topic, suggested that the City discontinue purchasing bottled water. Mr. Koontz stated that the plastic does not disintegrate in landfills and is not good for the environment.

City Manager Kerry Lacy responded that the City offices have provided for the recycling of plastic bottles, cans and glass and that he was not in support of doing away with bottled water.

After much discussion among the Council Members, there was no support for the prohibition of purchasing bottled water.

3. City Manager discussion on preliminary budget issues for 2008-2009 fiscal year

City Manager Lacy briefly discussed upcoming budget issues for fiscal year 2008-09, outlined as follows:

* Sales tax is down. Must be conservative.

* Possibly a New Fire Station in next years budget.

* Try to address Drainage Improvements to reduce flooding on Whispering Lane.

* Continue the CIP Program for street improvements. Continue sidewalk program.

* Continue utilization of EDC Consultant with future talks about development and redevelopment.

There was no further business; therefore, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas adjourned the workshop at 7:22 p.m.

APPROVED: this ________ day of ______________ 2008.

SIGNED: this ________ day of ______________ 2008.

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

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Henry J. Jeffries, Mayor

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Daniela Place, City Secretary