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QCommtttot port: mun z aub f irm tic 4Cammtttuz The September 24, 2001 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its chairperson, Council Member James Aranowski at 4:18 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Coleman, Varner, White, Pfeifer, Kirsits, Aranowski, King, and Kelly; Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, Tom Skarbek, Terry Bland of the $ A O Otttt$ tGt'thUUUt and Kathy Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Aranowski noted that Bill No. 76-01 which would levy taxes and fix the rate of taxation; Bill No. 77-01 which would appropriate monies in the designated Enterprise Funds for 2002; and Bill No. 78-01 which would appropriate monies for the Civil City budget for 2002 would be combined for purposes of the public hearing. Mayor Luecke thanked the Council for the many hours which they have spent in hearings on these three (3) Bills over the past several weeks. The Mayor stated that 3.5834 would be the figure for taxes being levied, noting that the City is attempting to capture the full 5%permitted by law. Following discussion, Council Member King made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill Nos. 76-01,77-01 and 78-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Mayor Luecke then presented Substitute Bill No. 79-01 which would establish salaries for appointed officers and non-bargaining employees for 2002. The Mayor noted that the substitute bill addresses changes for three (3) positions. The salary for the Director of the Morris Civic is recommended to be $ 60,000 in light of the additional responsibilities and expansion of duties. A new title is being recommended at the Century Center "Manager of Media Services"; and a paralegal position is being recommended in the legal department. The paralegal would work on economic development matters at the cost of $ 32,500 with TIF dollars being used to reimburse this position. Dr. Varner suggested that the titles not necessary in the budget be zeroed out if possible. Council President Pfeifer inquired why the attorney position in the Legal Department had not been filled. Mayor Luecke stated that he would have Mr. Leone report back to the Council on that question. Council Member King noted that Mr. Andres would have the opportunity to make much more money under the current situation and co-promoting. Council Member King noted that his dedication to the job and the energy which he brings is laudable. Council Member Kelly added that he served on the search committee who recommended the hiring of Mr. Andres. Dr. Varner noted that he appreciates the manner of addressing Mr. Andres situation since it avoids any appearance of a conflict of interest. Council Member King that made a motion seconded by Council Member White that Substitute Bill No. 79-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.