HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget/Finance Committee Minutes 10.26.2021Minutes of City of Laurel
Budget/Finance Committee
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Emelie Eaton, Committee Chair
Members Present: Emelie Eaton Richard Klose Scot Stokes
Others Present: Bethany Langve, Clerk/Treasurer
Michelle Mize, Elected Ward 2b Council Member
The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chair at 5:32pm.
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the
agenda. The duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all
comments are welcome, the committee will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
There was no public input.
General Items —
1. Review and approve the September 28, 2021 Budget and Finance Committee meeting minutes.
Richard Klose moved to approve the minutes of the September 28, 2021 Budget and Finance
Committee meeting. Scot Stokes seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 3-0.
2. Review and approve the October 12, 2021 Budget and Finance Committee meeting minutes.
Scot Stokes moved to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2021 Budget and Finance
Committee meeting. Richard Klose seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 3-0.
3. Review and approve purchase requisition from the Planning and Building Departments for the
purchase of Municity Software program. The Clerk/Treasurer presented a letter from Planning
Director, Nick Altonaga, regarding the need for the software. This software program would
streamline, standardize departmental operations, and provide transparency for the public. The
Committee was very excited about this software purchase. The Clerk/Treasurer explained the
purchase of Municity was a budgeted item in the current budget, and the cost was split between
the Planning budget and the Building Department budget. Scot Stokes made a motion to approve
the purchase requisition from the Planning and Building Departments for the purchase of
Municity Software program. Richard Klose seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 3-0.
4. Review and Approve purchase requisition from Chief Langve for upgraded keyless locks at the
Fire, Ambluance and Police (FAP) building. The Clerk/Treasurer presented am email from the
Chief of Police. The Committee did not have any questions or comments regarding the purchase
requisition. Emelie Eaton made a motion to approve the purchase requisition from Chief Langve
for the upgraded keyless locks at the FAP building. Richard Klose seconded the motion, all in
favor, motion passed 3-0.
5. Review and recommend approval to Council, Claims entered through 10/22/2021. The claims
and check register had previously been reviewed by the Committee. There were no questions or
comments regarding the claims. Richard Klose made a motion to approve the claims entered
through 10/22/2021. Scot Stokes seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 3-0.
6. Review and approve Payroll Register for pay period ending 10/12/2021 totaling $211,600.29.
Emelie Eaton made a motion to approve the payroll register for pay period ending 10/12/2021
totaling $211,600.29. Scot Stokes seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 3-0.
New Business —None
Old Business —
The Committee reviewed the Claims Review Schedule for accuracy. There were no issues, and
the schedule was determined to be accurate.
Other Items —
8. Clerk/Treasurer Update — The Clerk/Treasurer stated the audit has not been rescheduled yet. She
shared the Fiscal Year 2021 septic hauling revenues with the Committee. The Committee was
pleased with the year end revenues for the septic hauling.
9. Mayor Update — The Mayor was not in attendance, as he was still ill.
Announcements —
10. The next Budget and Finance Committee meeting will be held on November 9, 2021 at 5:30pm.
11. Bruce McGee will be reviewing claims for the next meeting.
Re tfully submitted,
Bet any e
Clerk/Treasu
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for the
listed workshop agenda items.