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Minutes for the March 15, 2007, Finance Committee meeting.
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Finance & Administration Committee Minutes
Thursday, March 15, 2007
4:00 p.m.
Members present were: Darrel Dover, Judy Furr, Jim Hargis, John Street and Ann Williams. Councilman Perrin was unable to attend. Mayor Formon and Mr. Tony Thomas from the Mayor’s Office were also in attendance.
MINUTES
Councilman Street motioned, seconded by Councilman Hargis, to approve the minutes for the February 20, 2007, special meeting as written. All voted aye. Copies were provided to all those in attendance.
MAYOR’S OFFICE
Resolution for the tax back program for Alberto-Culver: Mr. Tony Thomas explained the resolution would be at no cost to the City and was received from the Chamber of Commerce. Councilwoman Williams motioned, seconded by Councilman Street, to place the resolution on the April 3rd Council agenda. All voted aye.
Chief Engineer/Assistant Engineer positions: Mayor Formon stated the money that was budgeted for the engineering positions would not be enough to hire qualified individuals. Human Resources Director Suzanne Hackney explained they spoke with Condrey and were provided salary ranges for each of the positions. She noted Condrey indicated the salaries should not be based on city population or other local factors, rather the salary is based on a universal market hire. Discussion was held regarding the salary ranges each position would be set at. It was suggested to put the Chief Engineer salary at Grade 25, ranging between Step 11 and Step 14. It was suggested to put the Assistant Chief Engineer salary at Grade 24, ranging between Step 8 and Step 13. It was also suggested to put the third engineer’s salary at Grade 23, ranging between Step 5 and Step 12. It was asked for Mayor Formon to present a resolution reflecting those salary ranges at the special meeting to be scheduled for next week.
Public Works Director position: Mayor Formon stated they have found a local man to fill the ...
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