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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20030512minutesCITY OF JEFFERSON FINANCE COMMITTEE MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003 MINUTES OFFICIALS STAFF Councilman Clyde Angle Rich Mays, City Administrator Councilman Dave Smith Steve Schlueter, Director of Finance Councilman Dan Klindt Gail Strope, Director of Human Resources Councilman Cliff Olsen Melva Fast, Assistant to the City Administrator Councilman Roy Viessman Jim Johnsen, Police Captain Councilman Richard Groner Councilman Edith Vogel The meeting was called to order by Councilman Clyde Angle, Finance Committee Chairman, at 5:32 P.M. Chairman Angle called upon Shawn Ordway, County Assessor to present an overview of the recently completed reassessment process. Upon completion of his presentation, Mr. Ordway fielded a number of questions regarding the process of reassessment, historic trends associated with Real and Personal Property and new construction versus growth. The next item discussed was an update on the status of the revenue for the current year. Mr. Schlueter reviewed the first six month revenue totals for the General Fund and then touched on several of the largest revenue sources such as the property tax, sales tax and franchise tax line items. Marginal increases were noted in a majority of the revenue sources. A review of the status of the Salary Study being conducted by Condrey & Associates was presented by Gail Strope. Ms. Strope discussed the process followed, as well as the types of recommendations that will be presented by Condrey & Associates. Some discussion followed. Chairman Angle turned to Mr. Mays and asked him to make some remarks concerning the upcoming FY 2004 budget process. Time frames were reviewed as well as a little history of the sub-committee make-up designed to review the various departments budgets. Some discussion followed and Mr. Mays asked that the committee hold some of the specific questions regarding revenue and expenses until the next Finance Committee meeting scheduled for May 27. Several items were brought up under new business, the first of which was by Councilman Smith regarding an item tabled from a previous committee meeting pertaining to the status of purchasing an SRT vehicle. Projections covering an SRT vehicle versus a more expensive Command Vehicle were reviewed and Mr. Mays stated that a more comprehensive analysis is being prepared by the Police Department which, when presented, will allow for more discussion. The second item of new business was brought up by Councilman Groner regarding the process by which cities are made aware of legislation introduced and pending. An example pointed out by Councilman Groner was H.B. 289, which discussed the use of TIF for certain projects, a Downtown Economic Stimulus Project component and the creation of enterprise zones within municipalities. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding various processes followed by other cities and what options might be available to the City. Councilman Groner volunteered to research various options and report on some format the City could follow in the future to be aware of and track various legislation. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Dan Klindt and seconded by Councilman Angle and adjournment took place at 7:05 P.M.