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Minutes for the special called Finance Committee meeting on December 29, 2006.
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Finance & Administration Committee Minutes
Friday, December 29, 2006
Special called budget meeting
1:00 p.m.
Members Present were: Darrel Dover, Judy Furr, Jim Hargis, Harold Perrin, John Street and Ann Williams. Also in attendance were Mayor Formon, Mr. Tony Thomas and Mr. Brian Wadley from the Mayor’s Office.
2007 BUDGET
Councilman Perrin discussed the Internal Auditor position. He recommended funding the position for 2007. He suggested reviewing the scope of audits and the scope of work for 2007.
Chairman Dover recommended passing the budget as proposed with certain stipulations. First, freeze department heads and elected officials for 90 days at the 2006 salaries. It was noted employees under department heads would receive a 4% pay increase. Second, Ms. Hackney and Councilman Perrin will review the job descriptions for department heads in 90 days. Third, Ms. Hackney, Councilman Perrin and Mr. Condrey will review the salary ranges for department heads and elected officials in 90 days. It was noted Ms. Hackney and Councilman Perrin would make recommendations and present them to the committee. Fourth, Mayor Formon and Chairman Dover will develop an organizational chart to present to the Finance Committee within the next 30 days which will outline any changes in the organizational structure. Fifth, a sum of money will be appropriated for outside agencies without specific organizations as line items. It was added each organization will formally apply for funds they wish to obtain from the City, which will allow the committee time to make sure the City is legal and to set up a process to give equal opportunity to various organizations throughout the City. Sixth, the Mayor’s car allowance will be funded for 90 days in the 2007 budget. After 90 days, a City car will be furnished to the Mayor. Seventh, there will be a change in policy in which any new position is paid more ...
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