HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget/Finance Committee Minutes 03.22.2022Minutes of City of Laurel
Budget/Finance Committee
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Members Present: Richard Klose — Chair Emelie Eaton
Heidi Sparks Michelle Mize
Others Present: Mayor Waggoner, Bethany Feeler via phone
The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chair at 5:30 pm.
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 in attendance
General Items —
1. Review and approved March 8, 2022, Budget and Finance Committee meeting minutes. Heidi
Sparks moved to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2022, Budget and Finance Committee
meeting. Emelie Eaton seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 4-0.
2. Review and approve purchase requisitions —
The Committee was presented with one purchase requisition from the Fire Department for their
annual replacement of turnout gear. Fire Chief, Brent Peters, had written a letter of explanation
for the annual turnout gear replacement since this was the first time some members of the City
Council had reviewed this purchase. Heidi Sparks made a motion to approve the purchase
requisition for the annual replacement of turnout gear. Emelie Eaton seconded the motion to
approve the purchase requisition for the annual replacement of turnout gear, all in favor, motion
passed 4-0.
3. Review and recommend approval to Council; claims entered through March 18, 2022. The
Committee had previously reviewed the claims and check register. Heidi questioned the $250.00
donation to the Animal shelter. Officer Booth asked to donate and Mayor and Civil Attorney
approved Heidi Sparks made a motion to approve the claims entered through March 18, 2022.
Emelie Eaton seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 4-0.
4. Review and approve the February 2022 Utility Billing Adjustments, Emelie Eaton made a
motion to approve the Utility Billings adjustments through February 2022. Michelle Mize
seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 4-0.
5. Review and approve Payroll Register for the pay period ending March 6, 2022, totaling
$198,799.95. Emelie Eaton motioned to approve the payroll register for the pay period ending
March 6, 2022, totaling $198,799.95. Heidi Sparks seconded the motion, all in favor, motion
passed 4-0.
New Business — None
Unfinished Business —
6. Review the burial totals for the last four year average. Mayor and Public Works Director is going
to meet Richard Klose to discuss a Kiosk and road issues. They will discuss a columbarium. The
estimate cost is $80,000.00
7. The Budget and Finance Chair gave an update regarding the cemetery parking lot.
Other Items —
8. Sweeper is still down after repairs
9. Review Comp/OT reports for the pay period ending March 6, 2022. The Committee reviewed
March 6, 2022, Comp/Overtime reports.
10. Mayor Update — The Mayor discussed garbage cans purchase that was above the annual
purchase. The Mayor would like to fees associated with the special events permits.
11. Clerk/Treasurer Update.
Announcements —
12. The next Budget and Finance Committee meeting will be held on May 10, 2022, at 5:30 pm.
13. Committee member to be determined for reviewing claims for the next Budget and Finance
Committee meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Amber Hatton
Accounts Payable
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the
Council for the listed workshop agenda items.