HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 16, 2005 SMLODI CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005
A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The Special City Council meeting of May 16, 2005, was called to order by Mayor Beckman at
5:36 p.m.
Present: Council Members — Hansen, Hitchcock (arrived at 5:45 p.m.), Johnson, Mounce (arrived
at 5:49 p.m.), and Mayor Beckman
Absent: Council Members — None
Also Present: City Attorney Schwabauer and City Clerk Blackston
Note: City Manager King was excused from attending the meeting by Mayor Beckman.
B. CLOSED SESSION
At 5:36 p.m., Mayor Beckman adjourned the Special City Council meeting to a Closed Session to
discuss the following matter:
B-1 Review of Council Appointees — City Clerk and City Attorney (Government Code §54957)
The Closed Session adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
C. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION
At 7:22 p.m., Mayor Beckman reconvened the Special City Council meeting and disclosed that no
reportable action was taken in closed session.
D. REGULAR CALENDAR
D-1 "Discussion of Council Appointee compensation and benefits — City Clerk and City Attorney
(Government Code §54957)"
MOTION #1 / VOTE:
The City Council, on motion of Mayor Beckman, Hansen second, unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2005-98 amending Section 14, "Severance Pay," of the employment
contract with City Attorney Schwabauer to continue to pay health insurance benefits upon
the same terms set forth in the agreement for six months from date of termination.
Council Member Hansen reported fiat the City Attorney recognized the City's financial
position and requested not to be granted a salary increase this year. Mr. Hansen
commented that it was commendable and a reflection of his character. In regard to the City
Clerk, Mr. Hansen stated that, in terms of benefit analysis with other comparable positions
in the City, her salary is insufficient and she is deserving of a raise. He believed that it was
a reflection of Ms. Blackston's commitment to the City that she also requested not to
receive a salary increase.
MOTION #2:
Council Member Hansen made a motion, Mounce second, to allow City Clerk Blackston to
sell 40 hours of Administrative Leave on a one-time basis.
DISCUSSION:
Mayor Pro Tempore Hitchcock expressed concern regarding setting a precedent related to
selling back leave time. She agreed with Mr. Hansen that the City Clerk's salary is
deficient compared to other positions. She asked that the motion be substituted with a 5%
salary increase.
Continued May 16, 2005
The request to amend the motion was declined. Council Member Hansen commented that
when the financial condition of the City stabilizes there should be significant salary
increases granted to the City Clerk.
Council Member Johnson stated that the City Clerk was an excellent employee; however, in
light of current circumstances and his unwillingness to set a precedent, he would oppose
the motion.
VOTE:
The above motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members — Hitchcock, Hansen, Mounce, and Mayor Beckman
Noes: Council Members — Johnson
Absent: Council Members — None
E. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35
p.m.
ATTEST:
Susan J. Blackston
City Clerk
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