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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/14/1978 Council MinutesSeptember 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. September 14, 1978 - Page Two - Mr. Larry Johnson was asked to explain the salary recommendations that had been built into this budget. Mr. Johnson said Chief Myhre's salary had been set at a mid -range level of the various cities he had used for comparison. This figures computes to $16,082.00'per year. Mr. Johnson said the Personnel Commission had recommended a salary of 1084.00 per month for the Clerk -Treasurer. This still leaves that office at the minimum range as compared to other Cities, but he felt that the increase is such that no more should be recommended for this year. Mrs. Anderson's salary recommendation was on a monthly salary basis and the recommended figure was $825.00 per month. The Assessor's salary had been computed on a 66% of full time at the figure of $9288.00. The janitor's salary recommendation was for 6.00 per hour. Mr. Volk's salary recommendation was at 1405.00 per month. There was some discussion on the status of the Assessor's position - should this be on a contract basis? Will the City need to assume the responsibility for benefits when this becomes a full time position? The Clerk was instructed to check with Mr. Locher on this matter. Mr. Johnson was thanked for his time and work. Mr. Volk brought the Council his feelings on his position. He said he had talked to the Personnel Commission and had not been able to have the classification changed. Mr. Volk noted that he had been classified as a Class IV Foreman, and, in his opinion, he did not fit in that catagory. He was asked to explain the differences in the Classifications and Mr. Volk said Calss 1V is a foreman, does not do any long range planning, doe no budget preparation, etc. After some discussion on this matter, Mr. McLean moved to recommend to the Personnel Commission that Mr. Volk be considered for the Class V classification and to establish a salary range for that classification. Seconded by Mr. Kulsazewicz: Motion declared passed. The Road budget was considered. Mr. McLean asked if the streets are up to average and Mr. Volk said, No, they are falling behind a little. Mr. McLean asked what is the amount necessary to bring them up to the level they were? Mr. Volk said the 5 year long range plan presented to the Council was a preventive maintenance program only due to the financila position of the City. The Streets on the East side are the problems. The problems with 81st and 24th were discussed and the needed work to be done in that area The seal coating program is on a four year basis, Mr. McLean felt this should be done every three years. Mr. Volk felt the City could not afford this sort of major programs. Mayor Karth noted that if 30,000.00 was added to the road budget, there would be problem to spend the money. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Volk to build the seal -coating program on a three year basis for Mr. Schneider's notes. Mr. Volk noted that the shop fund is up due to the need 'for new tires for the dump truck. The $10,000.00 for capital outlay in the Park fund was discussed. Mr. September 14, 1978 - Page Three McLean asked if this was for a specific purpose.. The matter of the use of these special funds was discussed. Mayor Karth said his understanding was that 90% would be spent for capital outlay and 10% for maintenance. Mr. McLean said he was concerned that the fund not be depleted. Mr. Zelinka felt there was no danger of this, that much is not being budgeted. It was felt that perhaps the lift station would be taken over before the first of the year, thus reducing the salaries in the Utility budget. It was also noted that the cost of meter purchase should be put in the 'materials for resale' portion of the budget. Mayor Karth said the cost of paying off that portion of the bond issue attributable to the lift station will be assumed by the MWCC. The budget meeting was adjourned at 11:20 P.M.