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I <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />II <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />October 23 , 2012 <br />Page 6 <br />VII. <br />Mayor Faust advised this amendment will increase the monthly salary for the Mayor, Mayor Pro <br />Tern and Counci l members by $50 per month. He noted that the monthly salaries have not been <br />raised since 2008 and the increases will not be effective until January 1,2014. <br />Motion by Councilmember Roth , seconded by Counci lm ember Stille, to approve Second <br />Reading of Ordinance 2012 -09; Ordinance Amending Section 31.12; Mayor and <br />Council members Salari es. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />F. Ordinance 2012-10; Ordinance Amending Chapter 33 and Chapter 52 Regarding Utility <br />Billing Procedures (Firsl Reading). Mark Casey, City Manager, presenting. <br />City Manager Casey explained that the current process for charging penalties on delinquent <br />utility bills is $2 for the first occurrence and 10% of the cumulative balance thereafter. He stated <br />the ordinance would be amended to a 5% cumulative penalty per occurrence; in addition, <br />delinquent accounts with balances greater than $50 and at least two quarters past due would be <br />certified to the County. He added staff feels this will reduce delinquency and lower <br />administrative costs. <br />Mayor Faust indicated this ordinance has never been reviewed and encouraged residents to use <br />automatic electronic payment to avoid any delinquency issues . <br />Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Council member Jenson , to approve First Reading <br />of Ordinance 2012-10 ; Ordinance Amending Chapter 33 and Chapter 52 Regarding Utility <br />Billing Procedures. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. <br />City Manager Casey reported that the first utility billing for the City of Birchwood was <br />completed using the City'S new financial software and everything went smoothly . He also <br />reported that three of the five new bus stops have been installed on Foss Road. He stated the <br />City currently has openings on the Parks Commission and Planning Commission ; applications <br />are available on the City's website or at City Hall and are due November 16. <br />Councilmember Gray -No report. <br />Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the October II th sustainability workshop. <br />C ouncil member Roth reported on his attendance at the October 11th sustainability workshop and <br />reminded residents that the second workshop will be held on Thursday, November 1 st, at 6:00 <br />p.m. at Silverwood Park and all residents are welcome to attend.