HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget/Finance Committee Minutes 05.01.2007CITY OF LAUREL
BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
MAY 1, 2007 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gay Easton Kate Hart
Doug Poehls Mark Mace (6:10)
Mayor Ken Olson (5:45)
OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Embleton
The Budget/Finance Committee meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m., by Gay Easton.
There was no public in attendance.
The minutes of the April 17, 2007 meeting were reviewed and approved via motion by
Doug, seconded by Kate, and passed unanimously.
April claims totaling $173,631.13 were reviewed. Motion by Kate, seconded by Doug,
to recommend approval of the claims by the council. Motion passed unanimously.
The following purchase requisitions were approved by the committee:
WATER FUND:
2 3" E-code meters - system $ 4,050.00
Used attachment for Case front-end loader - system (split w/sewer) $ 2,750.00
SEWER FUND:
Used attachment for Case front-end loader - system (split w/water) $ 2,750.00
GARBAGE FUND:
48 100-gallon solid waste containers $ 3,792.00
The Comp/OT reports were reviewed for pay period ending 4/22/07. Doug questioned
the DUI class taught by Officer Wells.
The Payroll Register for PPE 4/22/07 totaling $134,722.13 was reviewed. Motion by
Kate, seconded by Doug, to recommend council approval of the payroll register. Motion
passed unanimously.
Clerk/Treasurer Comments:
Mary reported that the General Fund budget data will be input by the end of the week.
New timelines will need to be set for the budget process. The mayor will schedule a
meeting with Mark Mace and Mary to review the preliminary budget prior to meeting
with department heads.
Budget/Finance Committee
May 1, 2007
There is no new information on GARVEE bonds to report.
Mayor's Comments:
Ongoing Projects: Mayor Olson updated the committee:
Main Street Water Line Replacement: The contractor will finish the punch list items this
week.
Sewer Trunk Line Replacement: The grass is seeded and there will be a walk-through
scheduled soon in order to issue the certificate of substantial completion. Additional
paperwork needs to be done on the additional SRF loan, and more information will be
forthcoming at the May 8`h workshop.
8"h Ave. Project: The administration is looking at establishing real costs for Street
Maintenance. Then research will be done to try to establish a Street
Improvement/Renovation program The mayor's priorities are: 1) South Laurel Business
Storm Water District; 2) Sidewalk SID on Main Street from 3'd to 8"; and 3) Street
Maintenance/Street Renovation.
The Engineering RFP's are due May 11 h and will be reviewed on May 15`" by Larry,
Steve, Mary and the mayor. This will lay a foundation for this year, with construction
hopefully next year.
The Water Facility Plan will be reviewed on the May 8`s and May 296' workshops.
CIP: The mayor and clerk/treasurer met and discussed ways to put the CIP process in the
forefront of the budgeting process.
Impact Fees: More information will be brought back from Institute next week.
Other issues: The new phone system will be installed on May 17`" and will include
phones for the council chambers and council conference rooms.
The ambulance bids will be coming forward on May 8`h.
The new Durapatcher is here and working. The new machine should increase efficiency
and make a better, more durable patch.
Mayor Olson talked to Randy Gustafson of MRL, who will be at the May I O'h
revitalization meeting. He will discuss the asphalt plant, abandoned buildings on railroad
right-of-way, and the painting of the underpass.
The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, May 156' at 5:30 p.m
For next agenda: Same.
The meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m
Respectfully Submitteed?c,,
Mary Embleton
Clerk/Treasurer
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