Council
Chambers
Special
Session
A) CALL TO ORDER
The Council for the City of
B) PRAYER
C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D) ROLL CALL
On roll call, the following members answered present: Mr. Sanker, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Moore, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Barlow and Mr. Mumper.
E)
THIRD
A) RESOLUTION
DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING A TAX FOR CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES IN
EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO CERTIFY
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Schneider noted that again he will be voting NO based on the discussion in previous meetings regarding the ability to manage money long term.
Mr. Gabbard is now in Council Chambers.
Mr. Mumper commented that it is important to give people a chance to vote, that is the only decision we have made is to place this on the ballot. In the last 6-9 months there has been very little communication from the Auditor’s Office; while we have made progress on this front, this is one major reason we have not made as much progress as we would have liked.
Mr. Barlow mentioned that with two days of quality time with SSI and e-Gov we have made significant progress and learned a great deal about its capability. The downside is that we are not using anywhere near the full capability. This is the solution and it is up to the City to use it properly. If the system can be used appropriately we may not need a Budget Analyst; we would have seven Budget Analysts in this room.
Mr. Sanker added that he agrees with the position on eGov and hopes that the Auditor’s Office gets the right resources together to assist in the financial management of the City. Mr. Sanker noted that he is the last person who would want to spent money in excess. What has been spent has been spent out of necessity. For 6 years we have been trying to establish a reserve fund but have not had any surplus in order to develop any reserve. The State Auditor’s projections include this renewal in their forecasts.
Mr. Moore mentioned that the financial information has been spotty this year but this has not been the only year. Better forecasting and a Budget Director is definitely needed whether this levy is passed or not.
Mr. Sanker thanked everyone for being here in an attempt to pass this Resolution as this is an important item for the stability of our future.
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved to hear the third reading of the resolution. The following members voted YES: Mr. Gabbard, Mr. Sanker, Mr. Moore, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Barlow and Mr. Mumper. The following members voted NO: Mr. Schneider.
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Mr. Sanker, it was moved to pass the resolution. The following members voted YES: Mr. Gabbard, Mr. Sanker, Mr. Moore, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Barlow and Mr. Mumper. The following members voted NO: Mr. Schneider
F) EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
All
members present.
G) ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mr. Mumper, seconded by Ms. Kelly, it was moved to adjourn. All members present voted YES.
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J. Brian Mumper Jane
M. Grote
Clerk of Council President
of Council