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September 14, 1978 The second budget hearing was called to order at 7:30 P.M. on September 14, 1978 by Mayor Karth. Council members present; Kulaszewicz, McLean, Schneider. Mr. Zelinka will arrive later. Mr. Mobley, Building Inspector was present, Cheif Myhre and Mr. Volk were also present. Mr. Mobley presented the Council with information in conjunction with the Rural Septic System Commission he is a member of and the work that is being done by that Commission. This information was presented in order for the Council members to have knowledge of this Commission and the policies that are being considered. He asked for Council approval of his input. The Council agreed with Mr. Mobley's actions and asked that he continue. Mr. Schneider presented the 1979 budget figures. If the maximum levy is certified, thiswould result in a mill rate of 16.3. Mr. Schneider noted that the preliminary budget is $32,571.00 over the projected income. However, the Fire Contract with Lexington will be cut $5,000.00 and there are some other pieces to be adjusted. It is necessary that the use of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds must be indetified and this should be done at the next Council meeting. Mr. Schneider had talked with Mr. Anfinson and he will be meeting with Mr. Schneider and Mrs. Anderson on September 22, 1978. The Final budget will in a different format than is seen here in these forms. the new format will be more in line with the method of auditing. The budget was considered by Departments. Salaries were not dicusssed as Mr. Larry Johnson will be here later to present the Personnel Commission recommendations for salaries. The Auditor's cost figure should be reduced from $4500.00 as noted to $4000.00. The various items of expenditure for the Mayor and Council, the Building and consultants fees were discussed. As was the matter of protective inspections. On discussing the Police Budget, the overtime figure as computed by Chief Myhre was changed to 4300.00 and the insurance figure was reaised to $4790.00. This is to include the Long Term Disability policy. The increase of office supplies was discussed and this included $900.00 for a recording system. Salaries in this department will be discussed later. Under the Rosd Budget discussion, Mr. Volk was asked about the new storage building - has any money been budgeted for the finishing off of a portion of the building for a warming house. Mr. McLean suggested that 2500.00 be budgeted for this purpose and 2500.00 for the wiring and supplemental heating that will be needed. Mr. Schneider suggested this be omitted from the budget and be built into the cash flow. The discussion of the status of Mr. Kirschbaum lead to a decision that Mr. Kirschbaum be requested to have a physical examination by a physican designated by the City Council. Mr. Kulaszewicz will set up an appoint- ment with Dr. Shapiro, a Neuroligist. Mr`. Kirschbaum will be notified by letter as to the time of the apointment. Mr. Schneider so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to authorize Mayor Karth to contact Mr. Locher on this matter. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewica. Motion declared passed.