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Financial Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2016
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Mr. Schueller at 6:39 PM.
Members Present: Commissioners Scheuller, Van Der Werf, Burke, Newman, Dobbs
and Kragness (arrived 6:43 PM).
Members Absent: Commissioner Schulz (unexcused)
Council Liaison Myszkowski was present.
Finance Director Reinhardt was present.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Mr. Schueller moved adoption of the June 16th, 2016 agenda. With no objection,
the agenda was adopted.
3. Minutes
Mr. Newman moved adoption of the minutes from the June 4th, 2015 meeting. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Burke. With all voting in favor, the motion was
approved.
4. Election of Commission Chairperson
Mr. Schueller made a motion to nominate Mr. Newman as Chairperson for 2016.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Kragness. With all voting in favor, Mr. Newman
was affirmed Chairperson of the Financial Commission for 2016.
5. Election of Commission Vice Chairperson
Mr. Newman made a motion to nominate Ms. Burke as Vice Chairperson for 2016.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Schueller. With all voting in favor, Ms. Burke was
affirmed Vice Chairperson of the Financial Commission for 2016.
4. Mayor and City Council Compensation for 2017-2018
Mr. Reinhardt reviewed the City Council policy that every two years it is the
responsibility of the Financial Commission to review the City Council’s compensation
and recommend a compensation level for the upcoming two years. Comparison of
compensation from communities identified in the policy was provided along with
financial implications of various levels of compensation increases.
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The Financial Commission discussed the use of a technology stipend or a computer
to replace paper packets. It was suggested that this should be considered if the City
Council believed it could save money or increase their ability to complete their job
duties.
Additional conversation regarding previous staff wage adjustments and anticipated
future staff adjustments were considered when deciding what would be an
appropriate recommendation and consideration of previous freezes to Mayor and
Council compensation.
Ms. Burke made a motion recommending a two percent salary adjustment for 2017
and a two percent salary adjustment for 2018. The motion was seconded by Ms.
Kragness. With all voting in favor, the motion passed.
6. Future Meeting Dates
Commissioners were made aware of the joint budget meeting dates with City
Council. The first joint work session (Capital Improvement Plan discussion) will be
held on Monday, July 6th, 2016 beginning at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers.
Adjournment
With no other business to transact, Mr. Newman adjourned the meeting at 7:20 PM.