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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-12-14 Minutes (2)MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL A special meeting of the Fayetteville City Council was held on Tuesday, December 14, 1993, at 4:55 p.m. in Room 326 of the City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain, Fayetteville, Arkansas. PRESENT: Mayor Fred Hanna; Aldermen Conrad Odom, Woody Bassett, Fred Vorsanger, Len Edens, Joe Box, Heather Daniel, and Kit Williams; City Attorney Jerry Rose; City Clerk Sherry Thomas; City Treasurer Glyndon Bunton; Administrative Services Director Ben Mayes; Planning Management Director Alett Little; Public Works Director Kevin Crosson; members of staff, press, and audience. ABSENT: Alderman Stephen Miller CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hanna called the meeting to order with seven aldermen present. 1994 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE Mayor Hanna introduced a resolution approving the 1994 Budget for the City of Fayetteville. Alderman Vorsanger asked what the plan was for salary increases or the percentage increase for 1994. Mayor Hanna stated this will be coming before the Council in February when the pay plan is scheduled to be revised. Ben Mayes stated there is a new survey being done on the City's pay plan, the Hay Plan, and staff should have it ready for the second meeting in January or in February. For budget purposes, there is a lump sum set aside for salary contingencies to be used when the pay plan is revised. Non police and fire employees are on a merit system and receive an evaluation by their supervisors on their anniversaries. A grade and range is assigned. Police and fire personnel are on a step system and automatically get an increase on their anniversary dates. Alderman Vorsanger asked if the Mayor approved each salary increase. Mayes stated he did not. Alderman Edens asked what happens when an employee tops out on the pay scale. He also asked who set the salaries of elected officials, such as City Attorney and City Clerk. Mayor Hanna stated the aldermen set the salaries for all elected officials. He stated staff was preparing a recommendation on December 14, 1993,;' elected officials' salaries and would be presenting that along with°e the pay plan revisions early next year.. . Mayes stated it is hoped they get a raise every two years when the pay plan is revised by an updated salary survey.. Mayor Hanna stated he has had a lot to learn about the Hay Plan' since he took office. He feels this is a good plan, and the.City pays a fair salary. He stated the City has to keep competitive in the .area, or trained employees will leave for higher salaries at local industries. Alderman Vorsanger stated he would feel more Mayor approved any unusual salary increases. Mayor Hanna stated he agreed, and he will Personnel Director Don Bailey. Mayes stated an employee's supervisor as well as Don Bailey approves each increase. comfortable if the discuss this with Alderman Edens stated he felt the budget is a good document, but it is not poured in concrete. There will be budget adjustments throughout the year when needed to accomplish particular projects. Mayor Hanna stated he is pleased the additional employees being added are in the service areas, such as police and fire, and not in the administrative end of government. He stated Ben Mayes had • pointed out that the City has been able to employ these additional people without raising any taxes or fees. Alderman Odom stated he was glad Alderman Edens brought up the point that the budget is a planning document, and can be amended when. necessary. Alderman Daniel stated she feels the budget has been done very well. Alderman Williams stated he was glad the City is holding down administrative costs. He is pleased to be able to add the juvenile officer and jailers. Alderman Edens made a motion to approve the 1994 Budget. Alderman Williams stated he did not feel the $37,000 set aside for an adjustment to aldermen salaries should not be used in 1994. He would rather see this money put back into General Fund for regular expenditures. Mayes stated it has been placed in General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance. • V J. December 14, 1993 Mayor Hanna stated he feels it would be a good time to discuss aldermen salaries and well as salaries of all elected officials when the pay plan is discussed in the early part of next year. At that time, the Council can also consider combining the treasurer and city clerk duties. Alderman Odom seconded the motion to approve the 1994 budget. Upon roll call, the motion passed by a vote of 7 to 0. RESOLUTION 129-93 AS RECORDED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.