HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-28-67MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF UKIAH AUGUST 28, 1967
The City Council convened in adjourned regular session in the
Council Chambers at 8:03 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen
Scotto, Crook, and Harlowe present. Councilman Henderson was
absent.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
The City Manager reported the items to be discussed at this meet-
ing were to set the 1967-68 tax rate and to consider further the
personnel recommendations.
DISCUSSION OF CIVIL SERVICE
BOARD'S PERSONNEL STUDY &
RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. George Dunning was present in the audience to report that he
would answer questions from the Council regarding the personnel
study and recommendations previously submitted to the Council by
the Civil Service Board.
COUNCILMAN HENDERSON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:06 P.M.
Each Councilman commented by giving their opinion of the proposal
submitted by the Board. The recommended inclusion of a merit
system for the City was favorable to the Council. I.t was agreed
the proposed system will require a great deal of study but that a
committee could be appointed to make this study so that it could
be incorporated in next years' budget.
DISCUSSION OF CITY MANAGER'S
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Each Councilman commented on the personnel recommendations re-
commended to them by the City Manager and stated their opinion of
the recommendations.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson,
it was carried by a majority vote each employee of the City be
given a 5% increase in pay plus the fringe benefits and individual
increases as recommended by the City Manager.
It was suggested that the City Manager obtain the cost to in-
Crease the life insurance of employees to $5000 so this added
benefit to the employee may be considered at a later date.
Mr. Dunning asked specific requests of the Council which were in-
cluded in the Civil Service Board recommendations and excluded
from the above motion. The motion remained as originally stated.
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried a committee be appointed no later than
September 9, 1967 to develop a comprehensive, workable merit system
and to report back to the ~:ouncil within ninety days so that it
may be incorporated in next years' budget to be considered no
later than March 31, 1968.
FURTHER DISCUSSION OF
PROPOSED 1967-68 BUDGET
A discussion of bridges, culverts, drainage construction and
street construction as proposed in the 1967-68 budget were dis-
cussed. Each Councilman then asked the City Manager for clarifi-
cation of various sections of the budget. Requests for clarifi-
cation included capital outlay for the Swimming Pool, capital out-
lay in the Garage Account, Electric Department expenditures, Park-
ing District, amount for Special General Fund, City Managerls
salary, salary of the Golf Pro, and the Airport Account.
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OF UKIAH AUGUST 28, 1967 - PAGE 2
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
SCOTTY & JEAN CANNON
Scotty and Jean Cannon, who had been present at the previous budget
discussions, were present in 'the audience and asked various and
sundry questions of the City Hanager and Council concerning the
proposed budget.
MONTHLY SEWER SERVICE
CHARGE INCREASED
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Allen were present in the audience to obtain an
explanation of the Council's intention regarding t~proposed
increase in the monthly sewer service charge. CoUncilman Crook
made this explanation.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be authorized to
prepare an ordinance to increase the monthly sewer service charge
to $2.75.
RES. NO. 68-10 DETERMINING AMOUNT
OF REVENUE NECESSARY FROM PROPERTY
TAXES AND FIXING TAX RATES
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried the tax rate for thd 1948 Improvement
Bond in Tax District No. 1 and No. 2 be increased to $.11 per
$100 valuation and the Parking District No. 1 tax rate be de-
creased to $.24 per $100 valuation.
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman
Scotto it was unanimously carried the General Fund tax rate
remain at $.85 per $100 valuation.
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 68-10 be adopted and
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution
Determining Amount of Revenue Necessary From Property Taxes, and
Fixing Tax Rates, (1967-1968)."
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Norgard adjourned the
meeting at 11:57 P.M. to meet again September 6, 1967.
MAYOR/
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
