MINUTES
FY2013 BUDGET REVIEW
COMMITTEE MEETING
May 15, 2012
Members Present: Chairperson Skip Henderson and Councilors Mike Baker, Glenn
Davis, Bruce Huff, Charles McDaniel, Jr., Judy W. Thomas, and Evelyn Woodson
were present. Also present were City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney
Clifton Fay, Deputy City Managers David Arrington and Lisa Goodwin, and Finance
Director Pam Hodge, and Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington.
Councilor Jerry Barnes took his seat at 9:08 a.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh took her seat at 9:09 a.m.
Councilor R. Gary Allen took his seat at 9:10 a.m.
Members Absent: No one was absent.
Call to Order: Chairperson Henderson called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
in the Council Chambers, Plaza Level, of the Government Center.
Chairperson Henderson explained that we have very few dates in this month
where we have an opportunity to review the budget. He said if we find ourselves
running short on time, we would schedule another meeting date toward to then of
the month.
Councilor Thomas pointed out that the flags around the building are at
half-staff for Peace Officers? Memorial Day. She said here in Columbus,
Georgia, we lost three retired officers over the weekend.
OVERVIEW:
Finance Director Pam Hodge explained that the schedule has been changed
because the Police Department and the Sheriff?s Department are participating in
the funerals of public safety personnel we lost over the weekend. She said the
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 budget review meeting has been changed to Monday, May 21,
2012 at 9:00 a.m., and the last scheduled date is May 29, 2012.
Ms. Hodge pointed out that included in packets provided to members of
Council are copies of presentations for today as well as the integrated waste
recommended fee increases for non-residential, and responses to questions from
Council from the last meeting.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET:
Expenditures $266,881,380
Revenues $259,978,307
Use of Fund Balances $ 6,903,073
- General Fund $6,430,848
- METRA $ 131,603
- Trade Center $ 340,622
ASSUMPTIONS
No change in the Millage Rates from FY12
USD #1 = 17.88 mills
USD #2 = 11.90 mills
USD #4 = 11.00 mills
2.00% Increase in the Digest
96% Collection Rate
No subsidy to Integrated Waste Fund or Civic Center
Subsidies to E911, Golf Courses, Parking Management and Naval Museum
Value of one mill (Operating) $4,353,252
Value of one mill (Debt) $4,814,414
Pay Plan advancement / adjustment included as Pension Reform offset
COLA included of 0.50% for active employees and 0.25% for retirees effective
January 5, 2013
Health Insurance - City increase of $250 ($5,400 to $5,650) and Employees
premium increases in January 2013
$0 included for post employment retiree benefits
MILLAGE SUMMARY
USD #1 USD #2 USD #4
Total Gen and Urban 8.18 6.13 5.98
METRA 0.82 0.82 0.82
Total Subject to cap 9.00 6.95 6.80
Stormwater (Sewer) 1.24 0.20 N/A
Paving 3.44 0.55 N/A
Medical Center 3.00 3.00 3.00
Economic Development 0.25 0.25 0.25
Debt Service 0.95 0.95 0.95
TOTAL 17.88 11.90 11.00
FY13 OPERATING BUDGET BY FUND:
General ? 57.82% Other LOST ? 13.11%
Stormwater ? 1.91% Paving ? 5.44%
Medical Center ? 5.12% Integrated Waste ? 3.82%
E-911 ? 1.33% Economic Development ? 0.39%
Debt Service ? 4.49% Transportation ? 2.24%
Parking Management ? 0.14% Trade Center ? 1.07%
Bull Creek ? 0.55% Oxbow Creek ? 0.20%
Civic Center ? 2.37%
FY13 REVENUES
General Property Tax ? 28.49% Intergovernmental ? 1.22%
Investment Income ? 0.53% Franchise Fees ? 7.23%
License & Permits ? 0.94% Miscellaneous ? 1.07%
Business & Other Taxes ? 8.66% Sales & Use Taxes ? 28.49%
Transfers In ? 4.80% Fund Balance ? 2.58%
Charges for Service ? 14.16% Fines & Forfeitures ? 1.82%
FY13 EXPENDITURES
Recreation & Culture ? 7.82% Public Services ? 10.42%
Community Service ? 10.03% Management Operations ? 6.81%
Mass Transit ? 2.25% Debt Service ? 4.65%
Non-Departmental ? 7.79% Capital Improvements ? 3.27%
Statutory, Boards & Commissions ? 1.54% Criminals Justice ? 5.65%
Public Safety ? 39.77%
FY13 OPERATING BUDGET BY TYPE
Personnel Services ? 57.37% Operating ? 36.39
Capital ? 2.68% 2% Pay Adjustment ? 0.87%
CIP ? 2.69%
2009 OTHER LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX
Revenues $35,000,000
Expenditures $35,000,000
Difference $0
2009 Other LOST Fund ? accounts for Other Local Option Sales Tax (OLOST), 70%
allocated to Public Safety, 30% allocated to Infrastructure.
2009 OTHER LOST ? Public Safety
Personnel $13,625,646 (55.6%)
Operating $ 1,893,766 (7.7%)
Capital $ 4,503,998 (18.4%)
Debt $ 117,998 (0.5%)
Reserve $ 3,500,000 (14.3%)
Transfer $ 858,592 (3.5%)
$24,500,00
2009 OTHER LOST ? PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL
Current Personnel
Police Department
- 100 Police Officers
- 9 E-911 Technicians
Solicitor General
- 2 Asst. Solicitor Generals
- 1 Deputy Clerk
Muscogee County Prison
- 2 Correctional Officers
- 1 Sergeant
Fire Department
- 6 Firefighters
District Attorney
- 1 Asst. District Attorney
Municipal Court Clerk
- 1 Senior Deputy Clerk
- 1 Deputy Clerk II
Marshal
- 5 Deputy Officers
Sheriff
- 10 Deputy Officers
- 2 Sergeants
- 9 Correctional Officers
- 2 Medical Technicians
- 2 Counselors
Recorder?s Court
- 2 Judicial Admin Technicians
Crime Prevention/Intervention
- Director
Probate Court
- 1 Deputy Clerk
$3,000 Annual Supplement for sworn Public Safety Officers in Public Safety
Departments.
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL
Marshal
- Junior Marshal Program Director
Crime Prevention/Parks & Recreation-Boxwood
- 1 Recreation Specialist
- 2 PT Recreation Center Leaders
Juvenile Drug Court
- Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator
Several members of Council and Mayor Tomlinson discussed the funding for
these items during which Councilor Thomas requested to place these items on the
Add/Delete list.
PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATING
Crime Prevention Program Grants $740,076
Crime Prevention Administration $12,000
Parks & Recreation ? Boxwood $18,240
Police Department $431,360
Fire Department $100,000
State Court Solicitor $14,000
Public Defender $124,974 (include one existing and one additional contract
public defender)
Cost Allocation/Risk Mgmt/Worker?s Comp $453,116
Councilor Thomas requested to delete the Parks & Recreation -Boxwood
$18,000, move the Fire Department as well as $24,500 for the Police Department
to the 30% Infrastructure side of the LOST. She also requested to delete the
State Court Solicitor?s funding.
PUBLIC SAFET CAPITAL
Police Department $2,221,000
- 30 Pursuit vehicles w/tech packages
- 15 Unmarked Police Vehicles
- 5 Harley Davidson Motorcycle with radar
- 4 Full Size SUVs
- In-car video system replacements
Fire Department $784,000
- EMS Software/Hardware Package
- 1 Ambulance
- 1 Engine
- 2 Sedans
Muscogee County Prison $100,000
- Rack Oven Replacement
- Heavy Duty Mixer Replacement
- Heavy Duty Gas Grill Replacement
- Detail Turn-out Building
Marshal $131,700
- 2 Pursuit Vehicles w/tech packages
- Protective Body Armor
- In-car Video System
Sheriff $1,042,298
- 13 Pursuit Vehicles w/technology packages
- 7 non-pursuit vehicles
- 1 SUV
- Inmate Van Replacement
- Jail Kitchen Dishwasher
- Jail Kitchen Tilting Kettle
- Jail Kitchen Steamer
- 165 Protective Body Armor
Coroner $25,000
- 1 SUV
Recorder?s Court $200,000
- E-Ticketing Printing System
Debt Service $117,998
Reserve $3,500,000
- $3,000,000 Jail Pre-construction cost/design
- $500,000 Future Jail Personnel
Transfer to E911 Fund $858,592
Councilor Thomas made some comments about the Transfer to E911 Fund, to
which Ms. Hodge responded that she could provide the details on additional
expenditures and reduction in revenues.
INTRASTRUCTURE CIP
30% Infrastructure $10,500,000
- Roads/Bridges $3,305,584
- Flood Abatement/Stormwater $750,000
- Technology Improvements $250,000
- Facility Improvement $800,000
- Debt Service $5,274,723
- Cost Allocation $44,638
- Engineering ? 1 Project Engineer $75,055
Councilor Henderson requested that Ms. Hodge include the formula in the cost
allocation as requested by Councilor Allen.
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PARKS & RECREATION:
Dr. James Worsley came forward and made the following presentation. He also
explained that what is being handed out to Council is a draft copy of the
natatorium business plan and a copy of today?s presentation, with attach
information sheet:
DIVISIONS WITHIN PARKS & RECREATION
PARKS & RECREATION REQUESTED BUDGET
FY13 Budget $10,516,454
- Personnel Services $7,314,990
- Operating $3,201,474
- Capital Outlay
DEPARTMENT CHALLENGES- Natatorium
Natatorium Review
MAYOR?S BUDGET
FY13 (April-June)
- Proposed 89 hour operational week
- Personnel Services - $119,847
- Operations - $193,665
- Natatorium Budget Total - $313,512
- Budget Reduced by $226,461
i. PT Administrative Clerks
ii. PT Lead Concessionaires
iii. PT Lifeguards & Concessionaires
NATATORIUM REVIEW
2 ADDITIONAL Natatorium Options
OPTION 1
Proceed with a 72-hour operational week
FY13 (April ? June)
Projected Expenditures - $264,258
Projected Revenue - $81,000
Projected Deficit - $183,258
OPTION 2
Proceed with a 60-hour operational week
FY13 (April-June)
Projected Expenditures - $233,154
Projected Revenue - $70,000
Projected Deficit - $163,154
Upon conclusion of Dr. Worsley?s presentation, he responded to questions
and comments from members of Council.
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INTERNAL AUDITOR
Mr. John Redmond, Internal Auditor came forward and presented the following
regarding his budget requests:
FY2013 PROPOSED BUDGET:
Proposed Budget Additions
? Add one additional Internal Auditor and related benefits - $66,180
? Continuing Professional Education & Related Travel - $2,002
? Office Supplies and Reference Materials - $1,600
? Local Mileage Reimbursement - $3,500
? Total $170,682 Internal Audit
? Total $266,881,380 City
? 0.064 % of Total City Budget
? Normal Internal Auditing Budget is 0.25% to .50% of Organizational Budget
Why More Audit Staff?
? To provide the necessary coverage to complete the Master Audit Plan within a
5-6 year cycle
? Prevent fraud and theft of city assets
? Enhance organizational efficiency
? Evaluate and recommend improved system of internal control
? During my interview process, Councilors stated that once I was on board and
established at audit plan, resources would be provided for additional audit
staffing
? Numerous comments by City Councilors acknowledging the need for additional
internal audit staff.
? Management Letter from External Auditors dated December 6, 2011 stating:
?Presently, the Consolidated Government has an Internal audit staff consisting
of one individual. In our opinion, and compared to other municipalities,
additional staff should be hired. Adequate staff should be in place to provide
monitoring and inspection of each area of the Consolidated Government on a
regular and on-going basis. The cost of hiring additional personnel would be
offset by increased accountability and improved operational efficiency. We
believe that implementing these items will enhance the overall transparency of
the Consolidated Government to its citizens.?
Mr. Redmond, at the request of Councilor Henderson further explained that
he has been here (employed with the city) for over four years and completed
four departmental audits and 35 payroll audits that have resulted in improved
efficiencies. He said anytime we can improve the controls and lessen the
likelihood of theft or fraud in our government, we are much better off
financially.
Following Mr. Redmond?s presentation, several members of Council commended
him for the work he has done and continues to do.
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COLUMBUS FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (Fire & EMS)
Chief Jeff Meyer came forward and made the following presentation:
2013 BUDGET CHANGES
FY 13 Budget Request $24,669,941
1. Current budget less than $317,011 from FY11 Budget
General Operating Budget Unchanged from FY 2012 Budget with the following
exceptions:
Bi-annual promotion process decrease $145,000
Increases in utilities $ 7,253
Other Operating decreases $ 168
Five-Year FIRE/EMS Responses & Revenue Collections
Emergency Responses ? 27.3% Increase
Revenue Increase 32%
Future Budget Considerations
Future Growth
Operating Budget
Increase Call Volume
Training Complex
Replacement Emergency Vehicle
Replacement Equipment
Swift Water Equipment & Training
Training Complex
Classrooms and Offices
Logistics Facility
Four Story Burn Tower
Rescue Tower
Driving Course
CPAT Building
Natural Gas Simulator
Pump Test Pit
Fitness Track
Flammable Fuel Pit
Total Cost Estimate $10,835,000
Chief Meyer showed the Council a few pictures of the current training facility,
highlighting specifics of the building with regard to the year it was
constructed, repairs conducted over the years, current condition of the
building, and future of the training facility. He said part of the strategic
plan is to incorporate all of the training into one site that would include
moving to a more modern way of training. He said this is not a request for this
year but it is something to think about for the future.
Whitewater Project Rescue Equipment
Chief Meyers pointed out that this is not included in the FY2013 budget and
is requesting it be added, if Council sees fit. Following a few minutes of
discussion with regard to funding, Councilor Henderson requested to add the
request of Chief Meyer to the Add/Delete Budget list.
Capital Projects
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MUSCOGEE COUNTY PRISON:
Warden Dwight Hamrick, Muscogee County Prison (MCP), came forward and
stated that with regard to MCP general fund, personnel services is down 0.21%
and operating is up .076%. He said he is not asking for any additional
personnel at this time but the total operational request is $11,586, which is
an overall increase for utilities, fuel, and printing services. He said last
October there was a surprise audit from Georgia Department of Corrections,
Office of Audit and Compliance in which the MCP did not fare very well, with 63
findings that translated to 63 policy violations. He said there were also 34
recommendations. He also explained that last week?s audit they had 11 findings
and said recommendations.
Warden Hamrick said there are kitchen equipment that are non-repairable
that have been sitting in the kitchen for over nine years. He provided some
additional information on the age of the equipment as well as the amount of
money that has been paid to repair said equipment, as well as the needed
equipment for the kitchen. Warden Hamrick also provided information on an
outside turnout (detail) building that has been requested in previous budget
years. He said $15,000 was approved for this building in FY2012 but the
building actually cost $50,000. The $15,000 only covered the expense for the
architect to draw it up; He said the wiring to the building was cut; the
building was destroyed and hauled away which made the electronic gates
inoperable. He said a pre-fabricated building was brought in and set on
concrete blocks for officers to use to keep up with inmates accountability but
the windows to this building has since rotted and wind comes into the building.
Responding to a question from Councilor Henderson, Warden Hamrick said the
request for this building is currently in the budget to be funded from the LOST.
Warden Hamrick also requested a walk-through metal detector, a cell phone
detection system, and a Boss Chair. Following some additional discussion
regarding Warden Hamrick?s requests, Councilor Barnes requested to place these
items on the add/delete list.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
Mr. Charles Tate, Director, Information Technology came forward and stated
that he does not have a presentation but he has six positions he would like to
have the salaries looked at. He said these are positions where he has had the
greatest turnover and he is willing to give up a position he currently has
vacant to cover the cost of the salaries in the budget.
Responding to a question from Councilor Thomas, Mr. Tate said over the
years he has had to lay people off, move positions, and try to do creative
management without adding people on.
Mayor Tomlinson pointed out that the positions mentioned by Mr. Tate has
been turned over to University of Georgia but has not come back. She further
commented on departments request for pay adjustments and reclassifications.
Following additional discussion by Council, Mayor Tomlinson, and Mr. Tate,
Councilor Woodson requested to place Mr. Tate?s requests on the add/delete
list, but she was informed that these positions are already included in the
recommended budget.
Councilor Henderson requested a list of funded but unfilled positions and
how long they have been unfilled.
Mr. Tate made some additional comments about concerns some members of
Council have regarding the allocation of the Other Local Option Sales Tax, with
Council requesting to move some of the public safety items over to the
infrastructure side of the LOST.
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MARSHAL DEPARTMENT:
Cpt. Lockette came forward and addressed the Council on behalf of Marshal
Countryman, who was out of town on training. Cpt. Lockette provided some
background information on the establishment of the Marshal?s Office, it?s
primary functions, as well as numbers of processes conducted in the last month.
He said their biggest challenge for the budget year is the Junior Marshal
Program that needs to be funded. He pointed out that the Crime Prevention Board
has not made a decision as yet as to funding for this program, but he
appreciates Council considerations in providing funding to this program. Cpt.
Lockette also made references to having a director in place to make sure the
program functions correctly.
Following Cpt. Lockette?s presentation, he responded to questions from
members of Council regarding sworn personnel salaries increase, overtime pay
for sworn personnel, and lateral promotion.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh asked Clifton Fay to provide the Council with
information that outlines salaries for departmental transfers.
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CORONER:
Mr. Bill Thrower came forward and stated that he is appreciative of the
Budget Review Committee for approving the purchase of one new vehicle as well
as an increase in the operating budget. He said the only addition he is
requesting is consideration for another vehicle to replace an older Malibu
because of mechanical trouble with the cranking device, which goes out on a
regular basis.
In response to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh, Ms. Hodge said
she would go back and look at the capital replacement program but she do
believe he had one vehicle that met the miles and years of service for
replacement, which was included in the budget. She said she would check on the
Malibu, but she does not believe it was schedule for replacement at this time.
She said when looking as replacement, we look at mileage, age, maintenance
schedule, and cost.
Mr. Thrower also pointed out that the size of the Malibu does not
accommodate the materials and equipment that coroners are required to carry
while out in the field. He said the trunk is very small and they have to carry
things in the back seat and this may become a safety issue for the driver
and/or passenger.
Following additional discussions regarding Mr. Thrower?s request, Councilor
Thomas then made a request to place the vehicle (SUV) requested by Mr. Thrower
on the add/delete list.
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CRIME PREVENTION:
Mr. Seth Brown, Crime Prevention Board Director came forward and explained
to the budget committee that 90% of his budget goes towards programming or
grant funded programs ($740,000) and the rest is ordinary office expense and
salary for the director. He then provided the committee with an update of the
program to date to include the number of organizations receiving funds and the
type of programs funded, working with other city departments, and the status of
the application from the Junior Marshal?s Program.
Following the presentation by Mr. Brown, he responded to questions and
comments from members of Council/budget committee.
Dr. Robert Wright, Chairperson for the Crime Prevention Board also came
forward and made a few comments about the Crime Prevention Program and goals of
the program moving forward.
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JUVENILE COURT/JUVENILE DRUG COURT:
Judge Warner Kennon came forward and thanked the Budget Committee and the
City for their support. He then turn the presentation over to Ms. Mary Bodie,
who provided an overview and the budget of the Juvenile Court and Juvenile Drug
Court. She also provided statistics as to the success of the program. She
explained that the Drug Court has been operational since October 2001 and all
the positions have been grant funded under federal grants through the U.S.
Department of Justice under Justice Programs. She said when she came onto the
program in July 2006, that grant had run out and they were in dire need of
trying to get the program funded. She said in July 2007, they were able to get
most of the staff funded through the city and she mentioned to the city that
she would continue to write grants to keep the Drug Court Program Director
position funded, which she had done and the program director position has been
funded this way for 11 years. She said when the federal grant expired in 2006,
the program director position was funded by way of a state grant through the
Judicial Counsel of Accountability Courts and every year that grant has reduced
in allocation amounts.
Ms. Bodie provided some additional information with regard to funding and
grant allocations, after which she requested the budget committee provide
funding for the Drug Court Program Director?s position. She said this is the
last position in the Drug Court that is grant funded- all other positions are
funded through the city. She also pointed out that the Juvenile Drug Court
would be receiving a national recognition over the next few months.
Responding to a question from Councilor Huff, Ms. Bodie said the salary for
the Drug Court Program Director (without benefits) is $38,574.00. Mayor
Tomlinson then pointed out that in the budget, this position is funded at
$55,331 (this includes benefits and pension impact).
Councilor Henderson said this is part of the other lost funds we asked to
be put on the delete list to send back to the crime prevention board to be
vetted to make sure it is acceptable.
Councilor Huff said if the Crime Prevention Board does not fund this
position, he would like for it to be added back to the City?s budget. After
Mayor Tomlinson explained that the Crime Prevention Board would not be able to
make a decision before this budget proceeding is complete, Councilor Huff then
requested to add the position of the director of the Juvenile Court back to the
city?s budget.
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PUBLIC DEFENDER:
Mr. Robert Wadkins, Public defender, came forward and explained that they
are the people who provide the checks and balances with the judges, which
guarantee the indigent people of this community a fair trial. He said they are
paid to be adversarial to Law Enforcement, Judges, and District Attorneys and
they appreciate what this Council has done and hope that they will adopt the
committee?s recommendations. Mr. Wadkins then provided some additional
information with regard to supplements, and the reason being is that they have
to see everyone that comes into the jail, within 72 hours ? make recommendation
to the drug court and mental health courts and remain with the individuals
until these courts have completed their jobs. He said the DA gets $50,000.00 in
supplements to do with as she sees fit to handle these things, even though we
(Public Defenfer?s Office) keep lawyers in the drug and mental health courts,
and participate in the process for the committee to approve or disapprove as
well as keeping investigators in the courts. He said his office does not
received a supplement and his lawyers are now stretched between two mental
health courts that runs a great deal of time, and a drug court that has gotten
very large and successful over time and they (Public Defender?s Office) are a
big part of that. He said their caseload has also increased and he thinks they
should receive the same amount to go into these special courts as the DA
because they do at least the same amount of work, if not more. He said he knows
they probably would not receive this funding this budget cycle but he hope the
Council would keep this in mind for the future because he does not know how
much longer they (Public Defender attorneys) can go without being reimbursed.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh asked how many Assistant DA?s we have, how much
is the supplement each of them receive, what is the $50,000.00 base on vs. how
many public defenders we have and what is their salaries? Mr. Wadkins then
provided an explanation of the funding the Public Defender?s Office receive
from other counties in the circuit, stating that the counties pay a percentage
base on the caseload. He said there was never any money provided to them in
these alternative courts. He said a few years the Council voted to provide them
with $16,000.00 in supplements but he has not seen any of it. Councilor
Henderson said they will follow-up on the missing supplement funding.
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CITY ATTORNEY:
City Attorney Fay pointed out that there is a handout being distributed
around Council?s table. He proceeded with his presentation pointing out that
his office has lost a lawyer and a paralegal in the last 12 months, but the
paralegal spot has since been filled at a Grade 15, that will be placed in the
budget ordinance to be formally reclassified at the pay grade 15. He pointed
out some information regarding the pay scale for Augusta/Richmond County,
Georgia and then requested that Council consider an increase for Mrs.
Radcliff?s position, based on her 20+ years of services of an additional
$1726.00 that will go to a (grade) 14F on the pay scale. He said he is not
asking for any capital equipment or car allowances, but what he is asking is
that the lawyers in the office be paid in a comparable manner as similar size
cities in Georgia. He said he hope this Council would also consider putting
Mrs. Sheftall?s pay grade at a 25D; pay the Assistant City Attorney just as
they pay the Deputy City Manager; and he is also asking for a 29A for his
position which is less than they pay the City Manager here or the City Attorney
in Augusta.
Upon completion of City Attorney Fay?s presentation, Councilor Barnes made
a few comments regarding City Attorney?s Office after which he requested to add
the requests for City Attorney Fay and that of Mrs. Radcliff to the add/delete
list. Councilor Barnes said he would also like to do something for general
government employees as well as employees who have been with us for a while.
Ms. Hodge then pointed out that this is the last department presentation
for today and the next Budget Review Session would be on Monday, May 21 at 9:00
a.m. Budget Chairperson Henderson noted this is a change from Tuesday because
there were some conflicts with other member of Council.
In response to a question from Councilor Woodson, Councilor Henderson
explained that there are a number of items that are yet to be discussed and
what they will do is take an assessment and see how many to start discussing
after Monday?s budget meeting and depends on how far we get, we may have to
call another meeting for the following Monday because we will only have one
more and meeting with which to go through the add/delete list. He also advised
those (Council) with items on the add/delete list to go ahead and request any
additional information from staff they may need to assist in balancing out the
changes.
Councilor Henderson then requested that Ms. Hodge add some time at the end
of Monday?s meeting for miscellaneous issues Council may have.
Ms. Hodge then pointed out that the Risk Management position was already on
the schedule to be addressed at next Monday?s meeting.
There were some additional discussions with regard to future budget
meetings, the pension and reserve funds, pension plan, and pension plan draft
ordinance for discussion purposes.
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With there being no further questions/comments regarding this session of
the budget proposal, the meeting was adjourned with the time being 1:50 P.M.
Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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