HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000049_pg059February 26, 1979 Page 7
Acting Administrator Anderson reported that the telephone receptionist
position was ranked as one of the highest prorities for funding during
both the 1978 and 1979 budget sessions by the Staff management team,
but because of a fiscally tight budget the position was reluctantly
dropped from the budget proposed to the Council during both years.
At the City Councils' request, the Staff management team re- examined
the position and submitted the counter proposal to the Staff in
October of 1978, and the proposal was adopted and incorporated into the
1979 budget.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated he felt there may be a problem with finding
someone with the money that was being offered. Acting Administrator
Anderson agreed but added that the position was not going to be labeled
"secretary" and they did not need someone who was so highly qualified.
Councilmember Rowley stated that she felt the addition of the 7' partition
was very important to the office.
Mayor McCarty stated that everyone is aware of how tight the budget is
and that many have been doing double duty and should be commended, but
that he was concerned with all the pending expenses and felt that the
hiring of the position should be held off. He added that the phone
system should still be put in but that duties should be realigned with
the present clerical staff to handle the phones and work load.
Councilmember Hodges stated he was afraid they might be short - changing
themselves by overloading an already overloaded Staff. He added that
the expense has already been budgeted for and the need is very real
for the receptionist. Mayor McCarty replied that he felt the present
Staff could handle the problem until the City could afford to hire someone.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that it was important if the position was
going to be postponed that they set a date to discuss it again when the
budget is straightened out. He added that he felt they should still go
ahead and get bids for the counter modifications.
Councilmember Rowley stated that they must look at the efficiency of
the operation, since Council is requiring more of Staff in the way of
reports and studys, which then requires additional clerical time. She
added that the position has been of major concern in the past two years
and they are getting close to the breaking point.
Councilmember Rowley stated she felt the position was a very important
one to be filled. She added that the present clerical staff often has
to stay late to complete work they could not get to during the day.
MSP (McCarty - Ziebarth) to authorize the proper Staff person to accept
proposals and bids for the counter modifications in relation to what
it will cost, with bids to be accepted until March 22, 1979, and Council
to review them on March 26. 5 ayes
N.S.P. FRANCHISES
Acting Administrator Anderson reviewed the situation with the NSP
franchises. He stated that he had spoken to Attorney Meyers who concurred