HomeMy WebLinkAboutLocal Government Review Minutes (9)LAUREL LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JULY 13, 1995
7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Cosner, chairman Bud Johnson
Joe Bradley Ron Marshall
OTHERS PRESENT:
Vicki Metzger Don Hackmann
Correspondence. Received minutes of the June 22, 1995,
meeting of the Yellowstone County Governmental Review Commission.
Also received a copy of the Voter Review News, from the
Governmental Review Center in Bozeman. Minutes of the June
27, 1995, meeting were read and approved.
Vicki Metzger, City Treasurer, for the City of Laurel,
spoke to the committee on the duties of here elected position.
She stated that she is responsible for the receipting and
accounting of all monies received by the City of Laurel. The
money she receives, must be ledgered and balance with those
of the City Clerk. She stated that two sets of books are
maintained for a check and balance system. She spoke of internal
control and the cross-duties of other employees of City Hall.
She also stated that she issues city business licenses and
monitors city fund investments in local financial institutions.
Discussion was held among the committee, Vicki, and Don
Hackmann about the necessity of having the position of City
Treasurer. Don Hackmann maintained that keeping two sets of
books is not necessary and that his office could handle the
Treasurers functions and still maintain internal control. This
would not eliminate any city employee because it would still
be necessary to have another person in his office to do all
the work.
At the end of the discussion, Don said he would favor the
city having a Financial Officer and a City Clerk. Conversely,
Vicki maintains the city should keep and maintain the position
of City Treasurer.
Next meeting of the commission was set for July 27, 1995,
at 7:30 P.M., with any interested City employees being invited
to give their opinions. Joe indicated he would get a letter
to all employees.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Cosner, chairman