HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget/Finance Committee Minutes 06.19.2000 MINUTES
BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE
JUNE 19, 2000 7:00 P.M.
DPW OFFICE
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Bud Johnson
Mark Mace
Gay Easton
Chuck Rodgers
Ken Olson
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mary Embleton
Larry McCann
Mary stated that the May financial reports were on track with no unusual items. The
second half tax payments were received from the county on Friday, and the fourth quarter
gambling revenues came in today. Ken asked about miscellaneous sewer revenues, and
Mary will run a detail on this account. The committee reviewed the statements and
recommend approval by the council.
Journal entries for May were reviewed. Mary stated that she transferred all grant match
monies to the appropriate funds. The May journal entries were approved.
The committee reviewed and approved the following purchase requisitions:
GENERAL FUND:
Radio equipment and installation for Police, Fire and Ambulance
$1,162.00
POLICE TRA1NING FUND:
Ammunition for Police
1,042.76
The committee reviewed and discussed the comp/OT reports for PPE 6/11/00. Mary
reported that the 26-hour comp time payout for the DPW would occur on the next
paycheck due to miscommunication with the payroll department. Bud voiced appreciation
for having the dollar figures present on the reports. Mary asked for direction on the
remaining comp time balances for exempt employees. Mayor Rodgers stated that his
understanding was that these employees (DPW and Chief of Police) have until December
31, 2000 to use up the time. Mary will prepare a memo to that effect.
The payroll register for $94,113.00 for PPE 6/11/00 was reviewed and approved.
The recently compiled wage survey was discussed at length. Mary pointed out certain
positions where Laurel was either above or below the market average. The committee will
continue to review this issue.
Mary reported that she has nearly completed the recommended revisions to the budget.
The committee then scheduled meetings for June 27t~ and 28th at 6:30 p.m. to meet with
department heads for the second round of discussions. Mary will meet with each one prior
to these dates and schedule individuals for the 27th and 28th.
Regarding the proposed advertising contract with the Laurel Outlook, Mary was asked to
find out what the existing contract stated, and then meet with the Mayor to finalize the new
one.
Other topics discussed at the meeting were:
Mark reported that he had talked to the DPW in Billings regarding that city's
participation in the League's electricity purchasing group. He stated that Billings is
pleased with the program and that the public would favor Laurel's efforts to save
money in this area. Bud also reported that his inquiries were encouraging in the
fact that the group is learning about the electricity purchasing process and how
deregulation can affect the market in order to be prepared for complete deregulation
by 2002.
Ken and Bud brought up the health insurance committee meeting. Dick Larsen will
be consulted as to the city's obligation to provide the benefit or a like benefit and
how the union contract influences this issue.
Mary told the committee about her conversation with Alec Hansen of the Montana
League of Cities and Towns regarding the possibility of representation of Laurel on
the League board. Alec suggested that a Laurel rep be placed on the Legislative
Committee. The Budget/Finance Committee expressed their interest in this matter
and asked Mary to get more information as to how often the Legislative Committee
meets and other details.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next budget work session will be Tuesday, June
27th at 6:30 p.m.
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