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Home My WebLink About1985-07-15 City Council Special MinutesCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JULY 15,1985 The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on July 15,1985,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL 'TO ORDER Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 public. Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Taylor, Councilman Eidson,Councilman Baljo,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl, Mayor Hill City Manager Michael J.McNulty City Clerk Kathleen Connelly Controller Keith Lewis Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Director of Public Works Rich Broman City Attorney David Alexander Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Superintendent of Community Services Jeff Bell )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the City Manager Michael J.McNulty stated that in accordance with the City Code,a proposed budget for the fiscal year 1985-86 has been submitted to the City Council,with a total of $6,512,982.00,which contrasts with last years budget of $6,674,715.00 with a decrease of $161,797.00 or 2%.Mr.McNulty explained that there are a number of requests of additions in personnel,a 4% cost -of -living adjustment for employees,and a requested change in the merit system. Discussion was held by Council- members on the proposed budget to include the proposed change in the merit system,salaries,reclassifications of employees,and line items in individual departmental budgets. Mayor Hill asked i f anyone wished to speak in regards to the proposed budget.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Mayor Hill recessed the meeting. Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting at 8:17 p.m. City Attorney David Alexander clarified that a sum of $20,000 or less is the maximum amount that may be appropriated for the Chamber of Commerce in response to a question from the Council. FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS public. )Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Mr.McNulty addressed the Council, stating that a carry-over of $132,836 in Federal Revenue Sharing funds,is included in the proposed budget in General Government,Public Safety,Public Works,and Contingency. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak on this issue.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-20, TENTATIVE BUDGET ADOPTION )Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.85-20,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1985-86,HEREWITH SETTING FORTH THE TENTATIVE ESTIMATES OF THE MONIES NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC EXPENSES FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1985-86,AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TAXPAYERS FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES,IF SUCH CHANGES ARE NOT ALREADY REFLECTED IN THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY MANAGER ON THIS DATE: CITY MANAGER,SALARY ESTIMATED AT $52,500 PLUS PAYROLL BURDEN CITY MANAGER,DELETE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION PLUS PAYROLL BURDEN CITY CLERK,SALARY ESTIMATED AT $35,430.72 PLUS PAYROLL BURDEN CITY CLERK,PROVISION FOR TWO FULL-TIME CLERK/RECEPTIONISTS PLUS PAYROLL BURDEN FINANCE,CONTROLLER SALARY ESTIMATED AT $35,430.72 PLUS PAYROLL BURDEN NON -DEPARTMENTAL,REQUEST FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE BE ESTABLISHED AT $20,000 PLANNING,THAT THE SALARY FOR THE ASSOCIATE PLANNER/DEPUTY DIRECTOR BE ESTABLISHED AT $29,862.56 PLUS PAYROLL BURDEN (PENDING SALARY SURVEY TO BE CONDUCTED BY CITY MANAGER) COMMUNITY SERVICES,ADD THE PROVISION OF $12,000 FOR JAYCEE PARK IMPROVEMENTS IF NOT ALREADY SO PROVIDED PUBLIC SAFETY,PROVISION FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF NOT MORE THAN $20,000 FOR THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURE OF A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE PUBLIC SAFETY,THAT THE SALARY FOR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY BE ESTABLISHED AT $48,642.88 PLUS THE APPROPRIATE PAYROLL BURDEN PUBLIC WORKS,THAT THE SALARY FOR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS BE ESTABLISHED AT $47,480.16 PLUS THE APPROPRIATE PAYROLL BURDEN PUBLIC WORKS,THAT THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 BE ADDED FOR A WATER CONTAMINATION STUDY FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THAT THIS AMOUNT BE ADDED UNDER "OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: A.THAT THE ASSOCIATE PLANNER POSITION FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND THAT THE SAID POSITION BE RECLASSIFIED AS "ASSOCIATE PLANNER/DEPUTY DIRECTOR"AND TAHT THE RANGE AND STEP FOR SAID POSITION BE SET AT NO LESS THAN 37B (PENDING SALARY STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED BY CITY MANAGER). B.THAT THE CITY CLERK POSITION FOR THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DUTIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY MANAGER AND THAT SAID POSITION BE RECLASSIFIED AS "CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT"AND THAT THE •RANGE AND STEP BE SET AT NO LESS THAN 46C. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 15,1985 PAGE 2 C.THAT THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY BE CLASSIFIED AT 55F ON THE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL SALARY SCHEDULE OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. D.THAT FOR RANGES 48 THROUGH 55 ON THE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL SALARY SCHEDULE,THAT PAY STEPS G THROUGH H BE ELIMINATED. E.THAT THE BUDGET TOTALS,BY DEPARTMENT,BE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT THE CHANGES LISTED ABOVE AND THAT ANY EXCESS FUNDS RESULTING FROM DELETED AND ADJUSTED ITEMS BE ADDED TO THE NON -DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT #001-105-513-14-31. F.THAT THE CITY CLERK BE GIVEN DIRECTION TO PREPARE ANY ORDINANCE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CHANGES TO TITLE OF POSITIONS, RECLASSIFICATIONS,AND MODIFICATIONS OF THE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL SALARY SCHEDULE AS CONTAINED HEREIN. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo made asprimary amendment to theinotiOn THAT ANY AND ALL SALARY SCHEDULE CHANGES AND PERSONNEL CHANGES OF ANY KIND BE HELD PENDINGA SALARY SURVEY TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE CITY MANAGER. Discussion was held on the primary amendment by the Councilmembers,with Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson, and Councilwoman Taylor feeling that no changes should be made until a salary survey is conducted. Councilwoman Taylor .seconded the primary amendment. Councilman Baljo amended the primary amendment by making a motion THAT THERE BE A FREEZE ON HIRING FOR THREE MONTHS,EXCEPT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PATROL AND ANIMAL CONTROL, AND NEW POSITIONS SET BY BUDGET NOT BE FILLED FOR THREE MONTHS AND THAT SALARY SAVINGS BE IN NON -DEPARTMENTAL CONTRACTURAL SERVICES AND BE USED TO CONDUCT A SALARY SURVEY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PATROL AND ANIMAL CONTROL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THIS AMENDMENT. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the amendment to the primary amendment. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl amended the amendment to the primary amendment with a motion THAT A SALARY SURVEY NOT INCLUDE THE PRIVATE SECTOR. The motion made by Vice Mayor Bakkedahl amending the amendment to the primary amendment failed for lack of a second. VOTE (on amendment to primary,amendment): In Favor:Councilwoman Taylor, Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Gardner, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilman Jimenez The motion carried. VOTE (on the primary amendment): In Favor:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Eidson, Councilman Eidson SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 15,1985 PAGE 3 Opposed:Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill The motion failed. (Note:Even though the motion to amend the primary amendment carried,i t does not have any effect since i t amended an amendment which failed. Councilman Baljo amended the motion THAT TENTATIVE BUDGET BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE $15,000 IN NON -DEPARTMENTAL FOR PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING SALARY SURVEY AND THAT SALARY,RECLASSIFICATIONS AND PERSONNEL. RELATED AMENDMENTS BE POSTPONED UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THE SALARY SURVEY IS COMPLETED. motion. budgetary changes. Councilman Eidson seconded the Councilwoman Gardner commented on Councilman Baljo commented on the decrease in the budget since last year. VOTE (on amendment to the original motion): In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Baljo, Councilwoman Taylor Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Jimenez, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill The motion failed. VOTE (original motion):In Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Jimenez, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson, Councilwoman Taylor The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly informed the Council that included in the adopted Resolution No.85-20,the date and time for the Final Budget Adoption was set for Monday,July 29,1985,at 7:00 p.m.,in the City Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:31 P.M. motion. )Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE Councilwoman Gardner seconded the Mr.McNulty thanked the Council and public for thinking of him while he was in the hospital. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Gardner, Councilman Jimenez,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo The motion carried. ACCEPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF AUGUST ,1985,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY'OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SPECIAL MEETING:0F THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 15,1985 PAGE 4 Ba,ve-kg-gea.2 Vcce-Alq,yer- Norman S.Hill Mayor ATTEST: X - /rt - k e " r 4h1^^.Kathleen Connelly City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 15,1985 PAGE 5