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1 1 1 December 28, 1981 A recess was called at this point. The meeting was reconvened. 7 CITY ADMINISTRATOR's SALARY REVIEW This review was prepared by Mayor Gourley which indicates a 10% salary increase with the use of the staff car for transportation to and from work for the winter months only. This would be an additional $350.00 per year. Mayor Gourley noted that in the members packet there is a memo from Mr. Schumacher indicating the areas that he had spent time this past year. He would add one request - that the Council members be better informed as to the amount of money invested and at what percentage. Mayor Gourley moved to approve this recommendation . Seconded by Mrs, Elsenpeter. Mrs, Elsenpeter pointed out that this City should formulate some salary ranges and increases should be given, not on an annual basis, but on a merit basis. She suggested giving cost of living increases periodically, but ranges should be set for other salary increases. On voting the motion failed with Mr. McLean, Mr. Kulaszewicz, and Mr. Marier voting, No. Mr. Marier moved to award an 8% salary increase for the City Administrator with no use of the staff car. Mr. Marier also felt that the practice of employees taking City vehicles home should be discussed. On voting, the motion carried with Mayor Gourley and Mrs. Elsenpeter voting, No. APPROVAL OF 1982 BUDGET Mr. Schumacher presented the year end surplut at an estimated $407.00 for 1981. This takes into consideration all receipts and disbursements for the year. Mr. Schumacher recommended the adoption of the budget with anticipated receipts of $942,510.00, with disbursements of $891,570.00 with a proposed surplus for 1982 of $50,940.00. The major change was putting the seal - coating program on an assessment program rather than from the road budget. Mrs. Elsenpeter was concerned that if the Home Rule Charter becomes a reality, this program amy never get under way due to the requirements of that document. She felt this program has been postponed for two years and cannot be left up to chance. She strongly recommended that this money be put back in the budget. Mr. McLean asked if there had been any consideration of receiving the State Aid that had not been paid in 1981? Mr. Schumacher said, No, there has been no anticipation of receiving these funds. Mr. McLean asked about the cost for the State Audit and Mr. Schumacher said this has not been included in either the 1981 disbursements not in 1982. Mr. Schumacher said he would recommend to the Council, that when the final bill has been submitted by the State, this be submitted to the County to be levied as a special levy. The Clerk reported that an additional bill for the month of November had been received in the amount of $804.50 for a total to date of $5,333.08. Mr. McLean asked if there had been any report from the State and the Clerk said, No.