HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget/Finance Committee Minutes 04.11.2023Minutes of City of Laurel
Budget/Finance Committee
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Members Present: Richard Klose, Emelie Eaton, Heidi Sparks, Michelle Mize
Others Present: Kelly Strecker, Mayor Dave Waggoner
The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chair at 5:30 pm.
Public Input: There was no public comment.
General Items —
1. Review and approved March 28, 2023, Budget and Finance Committee meeting minutes. Emelie Eaton
moved to approve the minutes of March 28, 2023. Heidi Sparks seconded the motion, all in favor, motion
passed 4-0.
2. Review and approve purchase requisitions. There were none.
3. Review and recommend approval to Council; claims entered through April 7, 2023. Michelle Mize moved
to approve the claims and check the register for claims entered through April 7, 2023. Heidi Sparks
seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 4-0.
4. Review and approve the March 2023 Utility Billing Adjustments, Emelie Eaton moved to approve the
March 2023 Utility Billing Adjustments. Michelle Mize seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed
4-0.
5. Review and approve Payroll Register for the pay period ending April 2, 2023, totaling $228,481.53.
Emelie Eaton motioned to approve the payroll register for the pay period ending April 2, 2023, totaling
$228,481.53. Heidi Sparks seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 4-0.
New Business — Emelie Eaton heard rumor of Love's Truck Stop wanting to come in at the West Interchange.
Mayor stated that they would need water and sewer services and they would need to Annex into the city.
Old Business —
Other Items —
1. Review Comp/OT reports for the pay period ending April 2, 2023.
2. Mayor Update — Mayor stated that the mill levy is being voted on in council tonight. He mentioned that
Walmart has a 1.6 million renovation going to take place. They will be adding space for grocery pickup,
so the employees will no longer be walking up and down the isles in the store. This added space will be
for them to pick up goods, in a designated area. Mayor also stated that the Splash Park project and the
South 4th Street Project are moving along.
3. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Update -Kelly stated that she had just got word that Worker's Comp rates will
decrease 8.25% for next Fiscal Year. Also updating the property, equipment, and vehicle schedules with
MMIA, the city will receive a refund of $10,224.00. Kelly stated that these schedules have not been
updated for many years. The remodel project for the finance office is complete. Kelly invited everyone to
go take a look following the meeting.
Announcements —
4. The next Budget and Finance Committee meeting will be held on April 25, 2023, at 5:30 pm.
5. Emelie Eaton is scheduled to review claims for the next meeting.
Meeting 5:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
kKee S r c er
Clerk Treasurer
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council
for the listed workshop agenda items.