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PERSONNEL & FINANCE FEBRUARY 23.2015 4:00 P.M. <br />Committee Members Present: Karen White, Valerie Schey, Derek Dieter, Dr. Fred Ferlic <br />Citizen Members Present: Valerie Moore <br />Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis (AB), <br />Gavin Ferlic <br />Others Present: Phil St. Clair, Jim Gardner <br />Agenda: Bill 15 -11 Oppose Senate Bill 198 and House Bill 109 which <br />would repeal the Common Construction Wage Law <br />The Personal & Finance Committee under the leadership of Karen white held a hearing to consider a bill <br />that expresses opposition to the state legislature's initiative to repeal the Common Construction Wage <br />Law. <br />Henry Davis, primary sponsor of the bill, made the presentation. He said the common wage law had <br />been in effort since 1935. Henry said the bill protects the local economy assuring fair wages for local <br />tradesmen. <br />Following Henry was Jim Gardner, President of the local building trades, who in addition to echoing <br />Henry's comments about the repercussions to the local economy if repealed, went on to describe other <br />negative effects such as threatening the apprenticeship program. <br />During the Council question portion both Karen White and David Varner asked questions about the <br />process of the current wage setting board. Dr. Fred Ferlic and Gavin Ferlic both voiced support for the <br />current wage process saying it works. <br />Derek Dieter motioned for a favorable recommendation. Valerie Schey seconded and it received <br />unanimous support. <br />Karen White adjourned the meeting at 4:17 P.M. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Karen White, Chairperson <br />Personnel & Finance Committee <br />