HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 4, 2011 Special .IEFFERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
Monday, April 4, 2011 5:30 P.M.
City Hall, Room 101
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville met in Special Session on Monday,
April 4, 2011. Council President Mike Smith called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.,
and on call of the roll those members present were: Councilpersons Mike Smith, Ed
Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Wayne Carter, and Nathan
Samuel. Also present were Mayor Tom Galligan, and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara
1Iollis.
Clerk Budget for 2012
Council President Smith said as Jeffersonville is now a second class city there will be a
new position of Clerk for 2012. Financial Advisor Monica Harmon has done some
research and provided Councilpersons with a packet of information for this new office.
Discussion was opened regarding suggestions for the salary and budget for this new
office. Advisor Harmon noted there are requirements of the office as dictated by State
Code. She did find variances by communities as to functions performed beyond those
required by Code. Council President Smith has reviewed a survey of Clerk's salaries and
finds the average to be S46,900. Councilperson Samuel has talked with Liz regarding the
pay grade and suggests a pay wade of 8. He notes the need to be consistent.
Councilperson Fetz reminded all this is an elected position. There could be some
"growing pains ". He also noted the company hired to set up the pay grade schedule had
no government experience. The candidates up for election for this position Ms. Vicki
Conlin and Mr. Steve Prather are in attendance and have met and have reached agreement
on a suggested salary and budget for the office which was presented to the Council . Ms.
Conlin reviewed the duties of the office and the proposed budget. Mr. Prather concurs
with the proposal.
City Attorney Darren Wilder arrives at 5:50 P.M.
Mayor Galligan reviewed the reasons for presentation at this time. Councilperson Carter
suggests a committee to do further research regarding salaries, manpower, etc. All
seemed to be in agreement the current number of employees in the Clerk Treasurer's
Office and the Financial Advisor should be the same when there is an elected Clerk and
an appointed Controller. Those on the committee are Councilpersons Fetz, Carter, and
Wilson.
Fire Department Budget, Overtime, Staffing, and Apparatus
Fire Chief David Kaskie has presented a letter to the Council regarding budget
appropriations, overtime, staffing, equipment, and apparatus (attached). Councilperson
Fetz asked how many firefighters are not able to be on the line at this time. Chief Kaskie
answered there are five plus one serving in the military. When questioned he said he
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believes this trend will continue. Chief Kaskie is available to answer questions at any
time.
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M.
Council President Mike Smith
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Clerk 7 Peggy Wilder