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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 1,1961 I I ROLL CALL 1961~62 Preliminary Budget SALARy INCREASE SALARY SURVEY 14:5358 H I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1, 1961 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in adjourned regular session in the Conference Room of the City Hall at 7:30 P.H., June 1, 1961. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen B~tterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser None The City Clerk, the City Controller and members of the Press were excused for a 25 minute executive session during which time the City Council held discussion on specific individuals only (not including department heads). Reconvened ~ 8:05 P.H, The City Manager summarized two surveys which he had previously submitted to the City Council, one reflecting across the board increases, the other including adjustments in individual insrances. Reference was made to salaries paid in other cities of comparable size, assessed valuation, etc.; the best method under which to grant salary increases, market conditions and increases based on meritorious service. Consensus being that it is desirable to retain efficient employees through fair consideration of remuneration and benefits. Salaries being paid in other cities were discussed at length, with the ~~nager stating in part that he would be in much better position to recommend after July 1st, at which time pertinent data regarding compensation paid by other cities would be available. After lengthy discussion of the material provided by the Manager, it was moved by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councillnan Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council approve the five per- cent across the board increase for all departments including Library personnel and four employees in the Water Department, and 7~% for the Police, Fire and Water Departments (excluding said four employees) provid- ing that ~ study follow; AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None The completion date for said study discussed, with the Manager explaining ways and means of obtaining an accurate survey. It was moved by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Camphouse and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council request the City Manager, with the assistance of the Personnel and Library Boards, to make a salary survey to be completed by November 1, 1961: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Camphouse, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None At 10:00 P,M. another executive session was held for the purpose of discussing salaries of department heads. Reconvened - 10:25 P.M, 1. 6-1-61 ~ 14:5359 Tax structure and revenue functions discussed. The following budgetary changes were ~uthori~ed: 1, Assessed Valu~tion Estimate - Unsecured Property Increase from $5,700,000 to $5,900,000. 2, Est. Business Licenses Revenue Increase from $85,000 to $90,000, TAX RATE 3.. Est, Building Permit Revenue Decrease from $42,000 to $39,000. 4. Bridge Class Revenue (Recreation Fund) Increase from $4,560 to $4,760. I It being the concensus of the City Council that the present tax rate be maintained, it was moved by Councilman Camphouse, seconded by Councilman Reibold, and carried on roll call vote as follows that the existing tax rate of $1.10 per $100 assessed..valuation be maintained; ( > AYES: Councilmen Butterworth~,Camphouse. Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: . None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT At 11:10 P.M. the meeting was adjourned. Cfi~7;;;;/7k ~ City Clerk :;):~ Ij ", I 2. 6-1-61 iii..