City of Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee met April 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
The Finance & Safety Services Committee Members Present: Aldermen Potthoff, Ferrari, Radtke and Payton present; Mayor Harl present.
Other Persons Present: City Clerk Dave Bartley, ASM/Police Chief Doug Bernabei, PSM/Fire Chief Jeff King, City Engineer Eric Carls, Finance Officer Justin Miller and Human Resource Manager Kim Reese
Matters Discussed
Alderman Potthoff made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 29, 2017 Finance & Safety Services Meeting and the Closed Session minutes of June 22, 2016 and July 20, 2016. Alderman Payton seconded the motion; motion carried.
The Committee reviewed and approved the disbursements for payment on April 19, 2017.
Presentation
Old Business
City Engineer Eric Carls addressed the committee requesting removal of 3 acres at the entry of Veteran’s Park for a grindings pile and eventual parking area. City Engineer Eric Carls asked for a motion to be placed on the next regular agenda.
Human Resource Manger Kim Reese provided the following update:
Health Insurance Contributions
• Increase to 20% health insurance contribution effective 5/1/17. Human Recourse Manager Kim Reese informed committee that she needed to alert the non-union employees regarding the increase.
WAGE ORDINANCE & HANDBOOK
• Email a draft of wage ordinance to all council members for review. Will discuss Monday at Committee of a Whole Meeting
Collective Bargaining
• Next FOP Meeting Friday, April 21st
• Discuss FOP’s proposal on Monday at Committee of a Whole Meeting
• Local 150 Negotiations scheduled for Tuesday, May 2nd
Finance Officer Justin Miller provided the following update:
Finance Report- 04/12/2017
1. Fiscal Year 2018 Budget
➢ Timeline
o Final - 4/12 o Presentation
▪ Infrastructure Investment
• Splash Pad breakout
▪ Pension Contributions
▪ Conservative nature o Vote- 4/17 (FY17 Amendments)
2. Expense Reimbursement and Credit Card Policy
➢ Update and further define policy
o Final draft after budget approved
3. Azavar Audit
➢ Sales Tax and Property Tax Audit
o Waiting on contract to review and discuss with council
4. Pension Modeler
➢ Actuarial study with variable data figures
o Received- 4/11 o Walkthrough- 4/26
▪ Pick dates for Jason Franken to present
New Business
PSM/Fire Chief Jeff King reported on the replacement of the fire department copy machine. The Committee discussed a consolidated copier program.
The Committee discussed the resignation of Recreation Director Lynda Kasik and options for replacement.
Public Comment
Closed Session
Alderman Ferrari made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Payton seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m.
https://www.peru.il.us/departments/city-government/forms-and-documents/minutes/finance-and-safety-services-minutes/2017-fs-1/3581-finance-and-safety-services-minutes-04-12-17/file
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