MINUTES WORKSHOP THE CITY OF PARKER CITY COUNCIL August 22, 2024 Mayor Kelly called the meeting to order at 10:10AM. Roll call by Acting Clerk Perdue: Ms. Barrow = present Ms. Bodiford - present Mr. Chaple = present Mr. Haney - present Mayor Kelly = present Also in attendance, Suzanne Kennon, City Accountant, and Tony Summerlin, Public Works Director. Tentative budget was discussed. Concern over the city not owning the computers they use, the contact with Flux Labs has the computers on a lease type agreement. Fire fighter position not filled and the money will be moved to the police department from the salary of the fire fighter to fund new police officer salary. Discussion over dispatching the policemen and the future costs will go up. Any council members who have questions may speak with Ms. Kennon for clarification. Mayor would like the next year's budget to be able to purchase a backhoe if possible as it is needed due to the current two backhoes being very old and worn out. Next budget workshop will be on September 3, 2024 at 5:01pm and the final workshop will be on September 16th, 2024 at 5:01pm. Meeting adjourned Donna Perdue, Acting City Clerk Page 1 of 2