BOROUGH OF SLATINGTON SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES BUDGET 2018 DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 14, 2017 at 6:30 PM The Special Meeting was held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Council Room, 125 South Walnut Street, Slatington, PA. The meeting was called to order by President Schnaars at 6:30 PM with the following in attendance: PRESENT ABSENT VISITORS President Schnaars Jon Rinker Carol Gildner Joseph Wechsler-left at 7:00 PM Bryon Reed Jeffrey Hausman Melvin Gildner-left at 8:48 PM Jason Nicholas Michael Brogan Dave Rachman Jason Ruff Manager Danko DISCUSSIONS: Propose.60 mills (currently .45) for 2018 fire tax due to inflation of costs Indexed for inflation, increase rental lease agreements Mgr. Danko provided a basic preliminary 2018 budget showing to date income and expenses. She asked the Council what they would like to see for 2018 and explained that she can balance the budget by utilizing the accounts which should be utilized for costs related to doing business for the borough. Everyone agreed that is what they would like to see. Council reviewed the line items in each department budget and discussed with Danko what they would like to do moving forward for the 2018 budget. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, President Schnaars declared the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM. dila. Gnb Judith A. Danko Borough Secretary