CALL TO ORDER:  Commissioner McCallister called the Final Budget Hearing to order at 5:31 p.m. in Town Hall Chambers. 

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD:

Others in attendance:  Town Manager Tom Burns and Deputy Clerk Tina Smith.

HEARING ITEMS:

1.  BUDGET DISCUSSION - There was no discussion.

2.  SECOND PUBLIC READING OF ORDINANCE 2009-01 SETTING MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 - Commissioner Behnken moved to approve Ordinance 2009-01 Setting the millage rate for Fiscal Year 2008-2008 as read.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia and passed unanimously.

3.  SECOND PUBLIC READING OF ORDINANCE 2009-02 ESTABLISHING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 - Commissioner Garcia moved to approve Ordinance 2009-02 Establishing the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 as read.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behnken and passed unanimously.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

          SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 – Planning and Zoning Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

          OCTOBER 14, 2008 – Town Commission Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Manager Burns reported that he purchased the $200,000 CD that the commission authorized.  He would like to get another one from First National Bank and Trust but they are unable to give us the “no penalty for early withdrawal” option.  The Commission agreed to authorize Manager Burns to get another $100,000 CD at 3.25% from First National Bank and Trust.

ADJOURNMENT – Commissioner Garcia moved to adjourn at 5:39.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Behnken and passed unanimously.

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Tina Smith, Deputy Town Clerk                                                               Date approved