11-06-89 Finance Comm MinutesFINANCE/PERSONNEL & POLICY/INSURANCE
8:15 AM NOVEMBER 6, 1989
The meeting was attended by Councilmen Atkinson (Chairman), Nystul and Saverud,
Mayor Kennedy, Clerk -Treasurer Halver, Amy Robertson and Ross Plambeck and later
City Attorney Neier.
1. Certified Cities
Councilman Nystul roved the commmittee recommend the council approve a resolution
re -endorsing the Kalispell Area Chamber of Comnerce as the sponsoring agency for
the Montana Certified Cities Program. Councilman Saverud seconded and the motion
carried.
2. Request for bids - Investments & Sidewalk & Curb Warrants
City Accountant Robertson explained it is time to solicit the annual bids from
local banks for our investment program. She also requested permission to solicit
bids for the Sidewalk & Curb Warrants.
Councilman Nystul moved the committee reed the City Accountant be authorized
to seek bids for these two items. Councilman Saverud seconded and the motion
carried.
3. Budget Amendments
City Accountant Robertson presented requests for two resolutions, one to set a
date for a public hearing to amend the First Alley West Budget to cover the
additional costs of construction not budgeted ($5,850.00) and a resolution to
transfer that amount from the Tax Increment Redevelopment Project to the First
Alley West Transfer Budget. Councilman Nystul moved this be recommended,
Councilman Saverud seconded and the motion carried.
4. Claim - Grader Wing -Gate Purchase
Clerk -Treasurer Halver said the Street Superintendent has purchased a second
Grader Wing Gate and there are two problems. The item was specifically stripped
from the Public Works Department requests at budget time and the cost is proposed
to be charged to the Central Garage Parts budget.
After consideration the committee agreed to approve payment of the claim if it is
charged to the Street Maintenance Fund with appropriate line item coding. They
also requested Mayor Kennedy give a reprimand to the Public Works Department with
a copy placed in the Public. Works Director's file and a copy given to the Finance
Committee.
Non -Union Salary Matrix 13arative
The co mittee agreed to take the final draft to the council floor for
consideration.
Remax Parking Lot
Redevelopment Coordinator Plambeck and City Attorney Neier reviewed the progress
on the Parking Lot Planter Repairs.
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• After considering several options the comnittee suggested City Attorney Neier
proceed with depositions which may provide more insight on whose problem it is,
and attempt to secure permission and waiver of liability, remove.the paver hazard
and provide a teporary surface.
5. Employee Evaluations
The committee asked Mayor Kennedy to contact John Gunnerson and/or try to get an
evaluation program done before he leaves office.
6. Salary Adjustments
Ross Plambeck asked if the committee was going to take any action regarding the
salary adjustment request for the Community Development people.
The committee requested Mayor Kennedy present documented salary adjustment
recommendations.
7. City Judge Salary
Councilman Nystul requested the Judge be invited to appear at the November 20,
1989 committee meeting. The committee agreed.
8. Police Contract
City Attorney Mier reported he is trying to talk to Don Klepper regarding some
wording in the contract. The committee agreed to recommend ratification unless
the City Attorney cannot get answers to his questions from Klepper.
9. Tax Increment Budget - Public Works Projects
• Councilman Nystul moved no more claims be paid for Public Works Projects funded
from Tax Increment Funds until the Public Works Department provides a detailed
budget for these projects. Councilman Saverud seconded for discussion purposes.
Saverud reported the City Development Committee has asked Mayor Kennedy to refer
their request for this budget to the Public Works and Finance Committees. Because
of this request Saverud asked that Nystul's motion be tabled until next meeting.
Councilman Nystul agreed.
Don Halver, C.M.0
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