HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget/Finance Committee Minutes 05.07.2013 MINUTES
BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE
MAY 7, 2013 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Mace Tom Nelson
Doug Poehls
OTHERS PRESENT: Shirley Ewan Mayor Ken Olson
Chairman Mace called the regular meeting of the Budget/Finance Committee to order at 5:30 p.m. There was no
Public in attendance.
The minutes of the April 16, 2013 meeting were presented and approved via motion by Tom, seconded by the
Doug, and passed unanimously.
Doug made a motion to approve the claims, in the amount of $264,107.93 for Council consent. Tom seconded the
motion, all in favor, motion passed.
There were no purchase requisitions presented to the Committee.
The Comp /OT reports for PPE 4/14/13 and 4/28/13 were reviewed by the Committee. Doug inquired as to why
there was overtime to CHS. Shirley stated that CHS has requested overtime from the City Police to patrol the worst
traffic areas during the turn- around at the refinery. CHS will reimburse the City for the overtime.
The Payroll Registers for PPE 4/14/13 totaling $165,198.40 and 4/28/13 totaling $176,517.90 were reviewed by
the Committee. Motion was made by Doug, seconded by Tom, to recommend council approval of the payroll
register. Motion passed.
Clerk/Treasurer Comments:
Nothing.
Mayor's Comments:
The Mayor mentioned that the 303 Contract is still up in the air. The Mediator, as well as the Union and the City
will be meeting again on May 13 to try and settle. Discussion was held in regards to what the Committee would
like to see in the contract and what would happen if the Union did not settle.
The Wastewater Treatment Project is having a few obstacles to overcome. Staff is working on a resolution with
DNRC to address the problems.
The Mayor stated that staff had a phone conference with FEMA today and there seems to be a new set of
circumstances and a new CLOMAR is going to be required.
Other:
Doug asked where the dog ordinance stood at this time. The Mayor is not sure and will check on it tomorrow and
report back to the Committee.
The Mayor stated that the Insurance Committee has met with BC/BS representatives and the Committee has
recommended staying with Blue Cross. The health insurance increase is 9.4 %. The Committee has elected Heidi
to chair the Committee.
For next agenda:
Update on 303 Union.
The next regular Budget/Finance meeting will be Tuesday, May 21' at 5:30 p.m.
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The meeting adjourned at 6:.07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Shirley Ewan, Clerk/Treasurer
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