HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget/Finance Committee Minutes 11.03.2015 MINUTES
BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 3,2015 5:30 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Emelie Eaton Chuck Dickerson
Doug Poehls Tom Nelson
OTHERS PRESENT: Shirley Ewan Mark Mace
Chairman Eaton 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 October 20, 2015 meeting were reviewed and approved via motion by Doug,
seconded by Chuck and passed unanimously.
Doug made a motion to approve the claims in the amount of$583,804.47 for Council consent. Shirley
stated that there were several large claims paid this time,which included Great West Engineering in the
amount of$45,295,cot for ambulance, $31,000 trailer for fire, $13,800,and Wilson Brothers in the
amount of$260,399. Chuck seconded the motion,all in favor,motion passed.
There were no purchase requisitions presented to the Committee.
The Comp/OT reports for PPE 10/25/15 was reviewed by the Committee. There were no other
questions or comments.
The Payroll Register for PPE 10/11/15 totaling$168,485.67 and 10/25/15 totaling$146,044.26 were
reviewed by the Committee. Motion was made by Tom, seconded by Doug,to recommend Council
approval of the payroll register. Motion passed.
Clerk/Treasurer Comments:
Shirley mentioned that the Union 303 Contract is close to being finished and has been settled.
Mayor's Comments:
The Mayor mentioned that County Commissioner Kennedy is inviting the Mayor and Council to a
rededication of the Purple Heart Memorial on November 1 1th at 2:00 p.m.
Other:
Chuck would like an update on the collections of the Court System. Shirley stated that Jean Kerr,Heidi
Jensen and Sam Painter met in regards to the collection process. Shirley was also invited,but was ill that
day. The Judge is resistant to turn accounts to collection. Shirley will talk to Heidi in regards to meeting
again to discuss the reasoning behind her resistance. Doug suggested that the Clerk/Treasurercontact
Dan Clark with the Local Government Services. The Mayor stated that he would contact him.
The Committee would like to remove the following items from the Future Meetings discussion:
Wastewater Plant Upgrade Project
Sewer Septic Hauling Service
Charging the Fire Association for 4th of July expenditures
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Budget/Finance Committee
November 3,2015
For next agenda:
Discussion of Court Collections.
The next regular Budget/Finance meeting will be Tuesday,November 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Shirley Ewan, Clerk/Treasurer
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