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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2002
MINUTES
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE WERE AS FOLLOWS:
CITY COUNCIL STAFF
Mayor Tom Rackers Rich Mays
Councilman Roy Viessman Allen Garner
Councilman Dave Smith Steve Schlueter
Councilman Larry Vincent Gail Strope
Councilman Dan Klindt Melva Fast
Councilman Edith Vogel Bill Lockwood
Councilman Dick Groner Mark Edwards
Councilman Charles Jackson Melva Fast
Councilman Cliff Olsen Mark Edwards
Councilman Bob Weber Eric Wilde
Councilman Clyde Angle
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Larry Vincent at 5:40 P.M.
The first order of business was the selection of a Finance Committee Chairman. Nominations for the Chair were
Councilman Larry Vincent and Councilman Clyde Angle. By a 6 to 4 vote Councilman Larry Vincent was elected the
Finance Committee Chairman.
The minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on April 15, 2002 were unanimously approved.
City Administrator Rich Mays provided an overview of the Budget Process and referenced the current Police
Department’s budget as an example of the format and the color coding used to distinguish the various sections of the
budget. Questions followed.
Finance Director Steve Schlueter provided an overview of the Budget calendar explaining the various crucial dates
associated with the process. Questions followed.
Rich Mays and Human Resources Director Gail Strope provided an overview of the Wage and Benefits currently
provided for the City employees. Questions followed.
Steve Schlueter provided an overview of the annual Audit and stated that the 2001 audit will be distributed with the
Friday packet. This audit will be presented by Mr. Dale Siebeneck, a partner with Evers and Company, at the May 6,
2002 City Council Meeting.
Gail Strope provided an overview of the Personnel Policy Manual. Questions followed.
Gail Strope presented an overview of the proposed Personnel Policy changes. Each change was briefly discussed and
additional questions followed the overview.
Additional questions were raised regarding cell phones and City vehicles and Mr. Mays stated that this information
will be collected and given to the Council.
Adjournment took place at 7:35 P.M.